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Bug Shields/Hood Protectors - Pics and Comments

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by oly51, Apr 12, 2019.

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  1. Apr 14, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    AVS. Added 3hp and 2mpg.
    The bugs and the birds love it.

    14A11808-0387-4E76-ACC5-27ED20A3EAB3.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 15, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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  3. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    Hey ICU1, What is the model # of that?
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:42 AM
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    I had forgotten about the birds using it for a roost and crapping on the hood. Thanks for the reminder. :thumbsup:
     
    Tullie D, Apr 16, 2019
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  5. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:24 AM
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    Avs bug deflector 2, dealer installed 3m clear all over the place helps a lot too
     
    AmericanDrug, Apr 16, 2019
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  6. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    darkfader Will this fit without rubbing?

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    Does the original Aeroskin have the raised portion or is it flat all the way across. I’d like to add one just for paint protection but I’d rather not have the spoiler like the Aeroskin II. Thanks for info if anyone knows
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    I put them on all my vehicles when new - I usually get a genuine OEM thrown in on the deal (probably made by another manufacturer but fits good and a OEM part number). Our Honda Civic had a large stone bounce off it which left a gouge on the bug shield but missed the windshield was saved. Civic's are famous for getting chipped hoods but mine has very few. These shields can save you a lot of money over the life of your vehicle and don't really look that bad if you get a good one and really not that expensive.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    It’s a windex commercial waiting to happen
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    I bought it almost three years ago from Auto Everything. Sorry, I don’t have the model #
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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    Aeroskin
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    Aeroskin II
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  11. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    It is flat. If you can find one in matte black that would be the way to go. I had the original Aeroskin (Smoke color) on a 2015 chebby colorado and it showed scratches real bad.
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    Sent you a couple messages..
     
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  13. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    Question guys... do you prefer the smoke or matte black style for both hood and window bug and rain shields? I’m inclining towards matte but haven’t seen many pictures on the matte finish. My Taco is a white TRD off road.
     
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  14. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    I just looked thru the last 10 pages on the White Tacoma thread and didn't see nary a hood protector on a white truck. LOL! I have the matte black color Aeroskin II "Hood Protector" on my truck.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-white-tacomas-post-them-up.393669/page-306
     
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  15. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    I ended up getting the Aeroskin II. After an 800 mile trip last month, there were a lot more bugs on my mirrors than on the windshield. That lip on the deflector must be working.
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    Pick you up a bottle of Protect All back in the RV section at your local Walmart or buy it on Amazon. You can take bugs right off with this stuff. Read the reviews on Amazon. Scott recommends it also.

    $16 Protect All 62016 All-Surface Care Cleaner, Wax, Polisher and Protector - Interior and exterior use, 16 fl.oz.
    https://www.amazon.com/Protect-All-62016-All-Surface-Protector/dp/B0002UHWEK

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UExgda_XzpA
     
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  17. Jun 12, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    I have been detailing for years and came across this product a while back. Around here it was only available on line. I must say I agree with you, it's an awesome product, I haven't used it in a while. I'm happy you reminded me about it and I went out and bought 4 bottles from Walmart.
     
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  18. Jun 12, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    I use Protect all on the outside of my motorhome, I wont use anything else.
     
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    That is what was on the shelf at my local Walmart. 4 bottles.
     
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