3wbdriver
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Mine is a Weathertech, but I think the only difference is the logo. I could be wrong though.
Best bug/ rock deflector?
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Mine is a Weathertech, but I think the only difference is the logo. I could be wrong though.
Knight-Errant
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I have AVS, and I'd say they look identical.
No bug deflector here, but I do have my windshield "clear" tinted and while it doesn't stop rocks from damaging the wind shield, the cracks do not propagate at all. I have two chips on mine and went thru all WA winter without them spreading/propagating and the chips are barely visible.
Just a different idea to stop replacing windshields...plus it keeps your car cooler in summer if you live in a hot/sunny area.
Just a different idea to stop replacing windshields...plus it keeps your car cooler in summer if you live in a hot/sunny area.
1engineer
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??? How did you even make that jump?
Scrubber3
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Here's the deal: I understand it will not stop all incoming objects from making contact with my windshield. I know objectively that isn't possible. I appreciate everyone's subject experience input on this subject. I really do.
I drove my 2013 taco around for a while sans deflector. I drove out around for a while with a deflector. I noticed a very positive difference on what I ended up cleaning off of my windshield.
I know it will not keep a certain amount of bugs and rocks off my windshield, but I know objectively that it will lessen the amount of bugs that end up on it and lower the chances(ever so slightly) of getting another chip in the windshield.
I thank everyone for their opinions on the effectiveness of a deflector. I was asking who produced the best quality one though.
Thanks to all.
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I drove my 2013 taco around for a while sans deflector. I drove out around for a while with a deflector. I noticed a very positive difference on what I ended up cleaning off of my windshield.
I know it will not keep a certain amount of bugs and rocks off my windshield, but I know objectively that it will lessen the amount of bugs that end up on it and lower the chances(ever so slightly) of getting another chip in the windshield.
I thank everyone for their opinions on the effectiveness of a deflector. I was asking who produced the best quality one though.
Thanks to all.
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Knight-Errant
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I don't have any experience with the aftermarket ones, but the factory deflector that came on my 2017 LE (which I'd planned to remove immediately on delivery) looks nice and fits well. After seeing it in person, my wife and I agreed that we should keep it on. I think the dealer price is crazy, but if it could be found at a price competitive with the aftermarket models, I'd do the Toyota one again.
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Scrubber3
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Thank you
