10-03-2019, 10:03 AM
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I tried one of those precuts from eBay but just don't have the skill to apply it correctly. So I went to a local shop here in SoCal Home — ELEVANCE
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10-03-2019, 10:27 AM
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You probably didn't think this through did ya? I don't think anyone is going to want a random dark tint square in the middle of their windshield.
I ordered a hood scoop decal from ebay that should be here soon. That's the easiest option.
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10-03-2019, 10:54 AM
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Yea I'd also like to know where you guys get these things. Anything pre-cut that we just need to apply? That would be nice and convenient lol
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Another user shared this one, which I actually like the looks of it a lot.
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I purchased this one but it hasn't arrived yet:
Toyota 4Runner Off Road Trail TRD Pro Hood Scoop Decal USA SELLER AntiGlare | eBay
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10-03-2019, 01:00 PM
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That's the exact one I ordered from Ebay. The install wasn't too bad at all. I Just needed an extra person though when taking the decal off of the paper backing and laying it down on the hood.
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10-03-2019, 02:47 PM
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Wow they want $55. I bought a 3'x5' piece of VVivid matte black vinyl from Amazon $25, could have bought the 1.5'x5' for $14. I placed a newspaper sized piece of paper over the scoop and traced the shape I wanted, cut the paper then transferred the template onto the vinyl and cut. I have found the Vvivid vinyl to be very easy to install and quite forgiving. Applied a little heat with a hair dryer and never a problem after 2 years. This was my first attempt with vinyl and I could not be happier. The 3'x5' was enough for two scoops and I still had enough to do the lower doors along the rocker panel.
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10-03-2019, 05:44 PM
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There's been a lot of talk about hood scoop laser beams burning folks' eyeballs. I have to dodge it myself from time to time. I'm wondering: has anyone tried placing a small rectangle of dark window tint in the right spot on the inside of the windshield to reduce that glare?
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I have a Garmin GPS mounted to the left of the clock. I did this on my 2009 hood scoop. The unit will block the reflection.
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10-03-2019, 07:25 PM
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Anyone know the size of the hood? is it 5x6 or larger? I have wanted to wrap the whole hood and not the scoop.
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10-03-2019, 07:32 PM
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I have a Garmin GPS mounted to the left of the clock. I did this on my 2009 hood scoop. The unit will block the reflection.
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Ah, something besides wrapping the scoop. Though I may not go that route, placing something there is a thought.
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10-03-2019, 08:29 PM
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Mutant, what is this table of which you speak?
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The hood. It's bedlined. So, I can throw stuff up on it when convenient to do so.
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10-03-2019, 09:58 PM
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Where did you buy this and how much did it cost? TIA I am pretty confident I can install this myself. I just need to buy the decal. This one is the one I want, perfect size.
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This is same buyer from Tacomaworld I bought it from. BTW the hood scoop from the 2nd gen Tacoma is exactly like our 5th gen 4Runner. I have one on my Tacoma and on the 4Runner.
Toyota Tacoma 2012-2015 TRD Pro Hood Scoop Decal Graphics USA SELLER AntiGlare | eBay
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10-03-2019, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDTommy
That's the exact one I ordered from Ebay. The install wasn't too bad at all. I Just needed an extra person though when taking the decal off of the paper backing and laying it down on the hood.
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The key to doing it by yourself is spray some soapy water on the sticky backside of the decal. Use a credit card or a squeegee to push out the water and bubbles. It gives you time to finalize the placement of the decal at exactly where you want it.
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I’ve thought about the tint. It would only need to about 6” tall and 18-24” wide when placed at the bottom/ center of the window. Here it would be illegal, but I don’t think I’d get hassled too much, except inspection every other year.
Right now I’m using a baseball hat. I move it around on the dash to block the glare and it works well. I live in a rural wooded area and I’m only dealing glare in a few places I drive through regularly. I could see it being a pain to move the hat around a lot depending on where you live. When I have my cowboy hat up there, it will take care of all but a few angles, so you could line up 2 or 3 baseball hats.
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10-03-2019, 10:48 PM
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The hood. It's bedlined. So, I can throw stuff up on it when convenient to do so.
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Sweet - I hadn't even considered that. Thx!
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My fix to the hood glare:
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Curious, what happened to your hood? Looks like you got attacked by a cougar.
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