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Any ideas for reducing glare off hood scoop

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bugslinger, Sep 23, 2015.

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  1. Sep 23, 2015 at 6:42 AM
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    Hi guys, new to the forum. Was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for reducing the glare or reflection that comes of the hood scoop? I thought about trying to buy a matte finish decal or sticker, but would like to hear of any other ideas people have.
     
    Bugslinger, Sep 23, 2015
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  2. Sep 23, 2015 at 6:44 AM
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    I have my GPS, and Ultragauge mounted close to the Dash hump so it is in the way of the glare. The new 16's I guess can get a matte sticker
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2015 at 6:59 AM
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  4. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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    does turning tires to black wall out count? How bout added snug top rebel.
    Trade someone for a non scooped hood?
     
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  5. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    You can get some vinyl wrap and do your own racing stripe or something.
     
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  6. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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    OME 3" lift MK6 wheels 285 Fierce MTs & 4.88s!!
    You should be able to pound the scoop flat with a rubber mallet.
     
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  7. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:09 AM
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  8. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:14 AM
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    I painted the raised portion of the hood with bedliner at the body line. I can post pics when I'm by the computer. Clear coat over it and it will be easier to clean / still refracts light in multiple directions.
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:15 AM
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    Neat idea!
     
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  10. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:21 AM
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    Black it out however you see fit. I think I am just gonna paint mine because i have the same problem.
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2015 at 7:27 AM
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    I love how people think that only scooped hoods get glare and if you get a flat hood it miraculously goes away. You still get glare just at different angles & different times of the day. Simple geometry. I speak from experience because I've had my truck for about 4 years now and it came with a flat hood which I changed to a scooped hood about two years after getting it. Same frequency and intensity of glare. It's not rocket surgery folks.
     
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    Actually, the best way I know of to "reduce glare from the hood" is to apply a thick healthy coating of MUD and/or DIRT!
     
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    This. Then you can choose whatever shape and colour you want, and easily remove it any time you want to change it up.
     
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    Plasti Derp it! We've all Derped it before...:anonymous:
     
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
    wut?
     
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    Traded for a non-scooped hood personally. It does make a BIG difference. Any means of applying a dark matte finish is a good option too.
     
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    I want a scoop! Hell, I've been trying to trade my hood + $400 with no luck. :(
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