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Keeping the rear window clean - rear wind deflector?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by waytolatetothegame, Feb 10, 2020.

  1. Feb 10, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    waytolatetothegame

    waytolatetothegame [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I had a SnugTop Rebel installed last month and I love it. The only major issue I'm running into is dirt, dust, splashback, etc collecting on the rear window. I've looked around for a rear wind deflector but haven't found one for sale in the US.

    Has anyone found a proper solution to this issue?
     
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  2. Feb 10, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    pres91

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    Interested as well!
     
  3. Feb 10, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    Have you looked into getting a accordion gasket? They go from the cab window to the topper window and seal the area up pretty well. A lot of people will use them in older trucks where they remove both windows and just make a big pass through.
     
  4. Feb 10, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    Subd! But I think he’s asking about the rear window of the topper? Or rear window of the truck cab? Can be read both ways...
     
  5. Feb 10, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    Aquatic Tacoma

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    I know your problem. I run toppers on all my trucks. I haven't seen a deflector in the market. Years ago I picked up one off a 1st gen S-10 Blazer from the yard which fit well on the rear of the topper of my 1st gen Tacoma. It worked better than nothing. I think the recycle yard is your only option.
     
  6. Feb 11, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    You could pull one off of a 3rd gen 4runner.
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  7. Feb 11, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    You have to make sure it doesn't interfere with the opening of the rear window. When I notice it's dirty I just use the windshield squeegee brush at the gas station when I fill up.
     
  8. Feb 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Shell back glass is always dirty. I would love a solution. I have a Leer XQ, and they just came out with a new XQ Sport model with a built in deflector. Unfortunately I don't believe it can be added later, and the cost of the new shell is crazy expensive. I would think the aftermarket could come up with a solution.

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  9. Feb 11, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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