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AVS Bugshield

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by scsiguru, Nov 20, 2020.

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  1. Nov 20, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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    I just purchased a 2021 Tacoma SR5 Access Cab and thinking about getting a bugshield. I was checking the AVS website and didn't see a matte version that fits my truck. Just wondering if anyone has a matte version (from another company) and how it looks. If I can't find a decent looking matte version I guess I'll just get the regular (shiny) version.
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Something like this one?42F2A20D-EAFD-4675-9172-4E6CA563A678.jpgIt’s the avs smoke one. It’s good for small rocks and prevents paint chips on the hood but still get bugs.
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2020 at 7:44 AM
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    Yes...that's what I'm looking for. Do you know the exact model number?
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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  5. Nov 20, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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  6. Nov 20, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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  7. Nov 20, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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  8. Nov 20, 2020 at 1:48 PM
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    Not a front shot, but I love my AVS bug shield

    56D0F7A7-39E8-44CA-A09D-D06CC234AE2E.jpg
     
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    The only one AVS has in matte is the aeroskin version that sticks on with 3M tape.
    I wasn't a fan of the aeroskin on my '18. Had several areas along the contours where the tape lifted slightly and pine needles and such would try to slide under.
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    I want one and like the idea. But they just look ugly to me on QS.
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  11. Nov 20, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    I scored both my hood shield and the window vents from Amazon warehouse for like $13 bucks. Worth scanning there if your in the market
     
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  12. Nov 22, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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  13. Nov 22, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    Dark smoke on Silver Tacoma you say?

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    i cant figure out if i like the way it looks or hate it.
     
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  16. Nov 24, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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    That looks pretty nice on a Silver Tacoma...
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2020 at 1:12 PM
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    Do they actually do anything beside looks?
     
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  18. Dec 3, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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    Yeah wondering the same thing.

    Do folks with these not have bugs hit the windsheild?
     
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  19. Dec 3, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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    Wow! What a sharp looking truck!
     
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    I have one and I have NO CLUE if it works or not. I mainly have it because I like the look, and I wanted an easy way to tell mine and my father in-law's apart since we both got the same exact truck and color the same day. I've done a few more things with mine since day one.

    But, with that being said.... in the 3 months or so I've had my truck, I've only ever had 1 tiny little bug splat. This weekend we're driving from Vegas (where I live) to our cabin in Utah so I'll compare my windshield to my father in laws and see if they're the same or if mine has less splats lol
     
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