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Hood bug deflector

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ksdindy, Feb 24, 2016.

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  1. Feb 25, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    I love the look. Funny I never put one on my 2001, not sure yet if it deflects bugs, only been on about a month and not many bugs out yet. On the 2001, where the bug deflector would of been, lots of little nicks and scratches, I'm sure this will help with the small rocks and bugs!!
     
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  2. Feb 25, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    Did the WeatherTech rep tell you what type of mounting they are using (brackets, screws, tape)? I live close to their factory so maybe I could pick one up and report back this weekend. I am a little leery on using tape on no matter what brand it is.
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2016 at 5:04 AM
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  4. Feb 26, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    Thank Picturethis! These are perfect. It looks really good on the silver.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    Looks great. Don't know if you would know if car wash places would damage it or not
     
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  6. Apr 20, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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  7. Apr 20, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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  8. Apr 21, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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  9. Apr 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM
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    Another example of an AVS hood deflector (dealer installed as part deal)(dealer cost as option in Canada is $240) ..... not drilling and no contact with the hood finish as they do contain rubber bumpers on the underside of the deflector ....... also had AVS vent visors installed at the same time by dealer .... no wind noise with them ......living in a rural environment with gravel roads the deflector sure helps reduce stone chipping, can't say they really keep bugs off ........IMG_3427.jpg IMG_3430.jpg
     
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  10. Apr 23, 2016 at 5:55 AM
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    I am thinking of adding a hood deflector to my 2016 Taco but there has been issues raised on some of them. Right now I'm thinking of ordering the AVS 11 instead of the weather tech. Anyone with comments I would welcome. Thanks.
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2016 at 6:03 AM
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    Easily solvable yes. Didn't know dealership didn't put a pad on from the start. Had I known I would of modified. Instead I have chipped paint where the brackets mounted on the hood.
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2017 at 4:49 AM
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    I would get the "matte" as the "smoke" shows scratches real bad. Had one on the '15 Colorado I traded off.
     
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  15. Jan 1, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    They do help, you know you have about a foot past the deflector. Maybe helpful for shorter people.
     
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  16. Jan 1, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    From everything i've read the bug deflector does not do its job of deflecting bugs .. several reviews say its useless. The only plus about the AVS one mentioned above is it does not attach directly to painted surface of hood ... the matte black one attaches using double sided tape directly to the hood. I had a Lund bug deflector on my last truck but have decided not to put one on my new Tacoma
     
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    Just added a AVS Aeroskin. It Is very low profile and the matte matches the look of the rest of the truck. I got it to protect against rock chips. Not sure how effective it would be as a bug deflector.

     
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  18. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    Been looking on the web sites for the AVS Areoskin hood protector in the "matte" finish but all I can find are the "smoke." You have a link where you got yours?
     
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  19. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    I think I paid a little more than what you can find on autoanything but I'm impatient and wanted the one day shipping and Saturday delivery.

    $85 Auto Ventshade [AVS] Aeroskin Hood Protector | 2016 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma, Low Profile/Flush - Matte Black | 377079 69.75"
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BYJHSQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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