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Every time the sun is in that one spot...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PirateMica, Mar 17, 2024.

  1. Mar 17, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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    PirateMica

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    Do the other generations do this, or are we the only ones who get blinded by this crease in the hood?

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  2. Mar 17, 2024 at 8:47 AM
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    Gamma11

    Gamma11 ((‘)) yea, i like the taste

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    They make sunglasses for this very issue:D but the third gen has the same issue
     
  3. Mar 17, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    Agoldxj

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    It’s even worse on the scooped hood.
     
  4. Mar 17, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Matte decals make it not a problem.

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  5. Mar 17, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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    Agoldxj

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    Was thinking about that but not sure if I’d like it on the blue, it looks better on darker colors.
     
  6. Mar 17, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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    With the matte black wheels you have? It'll look good.

    It's not even noticable on mine. Most people don't know it's there - not enough contrast between black and gray.
     
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  7. Mar 17, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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    Thanks, maybe I’ll give it a shot.
     
  8. Mar 17, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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    Jaxonlyra

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    Been thinking about getting my hood scoop wrapped matte black for this very reason not sure how it’d look though
     
  9. Mar 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    Decal. Solar panel.
     
  10. Mar 18, 2024 at 4:00 AM
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    PirateMica

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    Does someone sell them already pre-cut?
     
  11. Mar 18, 2024 at 5:27 AM
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    I found mine on Etsy. Other specialty shops have them as well
     
  12. Mar 18, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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    ace_10

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    If you're being blinded by the reflection, does it really matter about the cosmetics of the solution?

    I have black vinyl on my silver Disco 2's hood. Would not be able to drive that truck at certain hours of the day without it.
     
  13. Mar 18, 2024 at 6:56 AM
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    2015WhiteOR

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    It's just as bad as driving behind certain cars where their back window focuses the sun beam right on your face lol
     

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