I live in the midwest where flying insects are abundant, and the deflectors do help a lot. I have had one on my 2012 Tacoma since new. Also, stopping stones and rocks is a myth, it doesn't happen
I just finished a 800 mile round trip road trip. I had installed the weathertech deflector about a week ago. From what I found on the road trip is it's about 60% function to prevent bugs splattering on the windshield and 40% looks, (and it looks great). I like the contrast of the dark color against the barcelona red of my Tacoma. Bottom line, to me it's worth the money.
I have the same weathertec air deflector like you on my 2017 Tacoma. So far I ha e not had any issues. It has been on the truck since 2017. I can tell on windy and non windy days, I can see the air flow coming up and going over the deflector. Especially seeing bugs go over the deflector the fly up over the front window without touching the glass. Good product will not stop everything.. another great product by weathertec
I found that mine didn’t work at all. I don’t really have stones flying around in my area, but we do have an extreme amount of bugs. One drive to and from work and my windshield is plastered. I got this air deflector to see if it would reduce it a little and it didn’t at all. I took it off and it’s sitting in my basement.
I have the same deflector on my Tacoma. With that being said they just tared and chipped the roads in my area, I now have a bullseye chip in my windshield about the size of a thumbnail. I used rainx windshield repair and I have to say it worked very well. The bullseye is gone and all that remains is a slight watermark type blemish hardly even noticable. Great vids Rob 👍
I have one of these and it doesnt seem to work very well. I have a couple of chips in my windshield....... Not sure who made it, it was on the truck when I got it from the dealer.
Geez, that sux, so many rocks on your roads! Not so bad here in Iowa, but I have had rocks thrown at my windshield while traveling. I should probably invest in that WeatherTech!
Since I own a wrangler and since 2017 have replaced 4 windshields on the jeep . Jeeps with that flat windshield are nothing but rock magnets I replaced a windshield before I had removed the tape off the pillars it`s that bad . So am going to try out the Rugged Ridge bug and rock deflector and see if it`s all hype or not .I hope your wrong on your hypothesis that they don`t work because Gorilla Glass is my next step and a windshield in that costs $ 800+
Hey Rib, great haircut! 😋 Got a question regarding the bug shield. So, I don't have any meteoric chips o the hood or front facing bumper area, but I DO have them right where to top of the windshield meets the roof area. Do you think the bug shield may help with this. I don't tailgate or anything, but here in CO, they utilize sand/dirt during the winter season. Thoughts? I'd appreciate the feedback. Take care and hope all is well.
I'm here in San Antonio Texas and I have that same deflector on my 2021 tacoma and unfortunately I have not just one crack but two in my windshield and a small ding in my hood where a rock hit it 🥺 it's raining rocks in South Texas
I got lucky on the repair kit! Had a stone leave a circular break in the windshield... used the kit and only a slight blemish remains in one section of the break! If I didn’t know it was there I would never notice it. Most stone damage in Vermont occurs in the winter from the “sand” that road crews spread on snow and ice!
@@RobMotive like I said, I was lucky because that break was big... like the diameter of a nickel which I think is about as large as they recommend that anyone try fixing
Three road trips, and only 6k on my truck. Well worth it! When we get back it's covered with bug splats ... No chips on paint or window! And it looks good on the truck! My Tundra, same, had chips in the window and paint... Of course no deflector!
Bugs did not stop hiting my windshield by having bug deflector BUT I noticed, based on my previous vehicles, I never get stone chips on my hood and windshield. Either I’m lucky or it works to deflect stone chips🤷🏻♂️
I have the AVS low Profile version but can’t say if it really is effective because , like you Rob, I don’t put a lot of miles on the truck to really tell if effective. The only true test would be a long highway trip at night and to see at the end how many bug splatters on the glass. Maybe a video idea you should make in the future to see?
Hey Rob, get both the deflector and the insurance (full glass.) its not a lot of money and if you ever break a side window thats where the real expense comes in
I got progressive ins and they don`t offer it as separate ins it`s included in your deductible .So if you have a $500 deductible you end up paying for the windshield out of pocket
Hey Rob, I'm thinking of getting the trd pro grille on my voodoo blue off road, I see you used to have it and switched back to the offroad grille with the raptor lights. Looks great! But any reason why?
I say they are effective..in the summer time I’ve had plenty of bugs splattered on mine. Much better than hitting my hood paint. I also haven’t had any rock chips in the windshield but that could just be luck for that.
I don’t carry a glass rider on my vehicle’s insurance and I’ve saved enough over the years to replace my windshield several times over. Also, I certainly hope you don’t get a crack in your windshield now that you made this video. And, I’m glad that this device brings you peace of mind from magic rocks and stones. The ones that might hit the leading edge of your vehicle and bounce off at just the right angle to impact the windshield with still enough force to crack it. I do know for sure this device protects your paint from chips on the leading edge and in my opinion that is enough justification to buy one of these ugly looking things. 😬 Now if you will excuse me, I think I’ll go inspect the from of my truck for chips. 🤔
I don’t mind the look of it at all on your truck. And if it works even just once from a stone, then it’s worth it. Also I have a 2017 4Runner with 3M on the front. Stone went right through the 3M right where your deflect is mounted. Would have saved me there. Damn it! Lol
I went with the low-profile avs on my taco due to it being a 0ff road 2020 it has the matte black side flares an I don't know if it's really helping but adds to the customization look I think an I like that part since I will be waiting on mods I figured no reason spend all that money an switch out all the stock gear that I had pay top dollar for.so till its done its job an ready be replaced
I disagree with sticking the rubber nub on the deflector instead of the paint. The hood vibrates and the nub will rub on your paint. And a little dirt behind the nub, your paint starts wearing away. If you stick it on the paint, it will rub on the deflector instead. I learned this the hard way.
Nice video Sir Rob. My whole front end is wrapped in PPF, however it is a peeve of mine to have a clean truck with damn bugs smashed all over the windshield. Ima buy one these. 👍
Well guess it doesn’t help much that 95% of truck owners in Texas has 2 to 4 inch mud terrains poking out of the fenders and flicking stones behind ,making a recipe for disaster.🤔🤷♂️
I live in the midwest where flying insects are abundant, and the deflectors do help a lot. I have had one on my 2012 Tacoma since new. Also, stopping stones and rocks is a myth, it doesn't happen
I just finished a 800 mile round trip road trip. I had installed the weathertech deflector about a week ago. From what I found on the road trip is it's about 60% function to prevent bugs splattering on the windshield and 40% looks, (and it looks great). I like the contrast of the dark color against the barcelona red of my Tacoma. Bottom line, to me it's worth the money.
Anything that helps is great I think👍
I have the same weathertec air deflector like you on my 2017 Tacoma. So far I ha e not had any issues. It has been on the truck since 2017. I can tell on windy and non windy days, I can see the air flow coming up and going over the deflector. Especially seeing bugs go over the deflector the fly up over the front window without touching the glass. Good product will not stop everything.. another great product by weathertec
Just one less rock or giant bug on the windshield is a win for me👍👍
I got mine last year because of your recommendation, it only makes sense!
If you look around the net they also make clear ones for around the same price. I have a white Ram and it’s perfect.
I have a black 21 TRD Sport with he deflector on it. It works great and you really have to look to see it. It hides perfectly.
I bet it blends really well with the black👍
I found that mine didn’t work at all. I don’t really have stones flying around in my area, but we do have an extreme amount of bugs.
One drive to and from work and my windshield is plastered. I got this air deflector to see if it would reduce it a little and it didn’t at all.
I took it off and it’s sitting in my basement.
That’s a bummer😐
I have the same deflector on my Tacoma. With that being said they just tared and chipped the roads in my area, I now have a bullseye chip in my windshield about the size of a thumbnail. I used rainx windshield repair and I have to say it worked very well. The bullseye is gone and all that remains is a slight watermark type blemish hardly even noticable. Great vids Rob 👍
That’s great! You had much better luck than I👍
I've used the rain x repair kit works very well. Highly recommended.
I tried that one too…not so good for me😬
I have one of these and it doesnt seem to work very well. I have a couple of chips in my windshield.......
Not sure who made it, it was on the truck when I got it from the dealer.
Bummer😐
It kind of does the job but I think it’s more for looks
Geez, that sux, so many rocks on your roads! Not so bad here in Iowa, but I have had rocks thrown at my windshield while traveling. I should probably invest in that WeatherTech!
It’s a drag! I worry about it every time I hit the roads down here😬
Since I own a wrangler and since 2017 have replaced 4 windshields on the jeep . Jeeps with that flat windshield are nothing but rock magnets I replaced a windshield before I had removed the tape off the pillars it`s that bad . So am going to try out the Rugged Ridge bug and rock deflector and see if it`s all hype or not .I hope your wrong on your hypothesis that they don`t work because Gorilla Glass is my next step and a windshield in that costs $ 800+
I wish you luck👍
Rob. Deflector help MPG’s???
Not that I noticed.
Hey Rib, great haircut! 😋 Got a question regarding the bug shield. So, I don't have any meteoric chips o the hood or front facing bumper area, but I DO have them right where to top of the windshield meets the roof area. Do you think the bug shield may help with this. I don't tailgate or anything, but here in CO, they utilize sand/dirt during the winter season. Thoughts? I'd appreciate the feedback. Take care and hope all is well.
Can't say for sure...but for the money, I'd give it a try🤔
@@RobMotiveThanks, I think I'll give it a whirl. And, apologies for the typo....I do know your name is Rob.....not Rib.
Lol! I make that same typo all the time😬
When will you get another Gladiator my brother?
Any thoughts on who has the edge on quality, AVS or WeatherTech?
I’ve had both and they’re pretty close.
I'm here in San Antonio Texas and I have that same deflector on my 2021 tacoma and unfortunately I have not just one crack but two in my windshield and a small ding in my hood where a rock hit it 🥺 it's raining rocks in South Texas
Oh it won't stop them all...but you may have had twice that number without it! I've never lived in a place that had so many flying rocks as Texas!!
I got lucky on the repair kit! Had a stone leave a circular break in the windshield... used the kit and only a slight blemish remains in one section of the break! If I didn’t know it was there I would never notice it.
Most stone damage in Vermont occurs in the winter from the “sand” that road crews spread on snow and ice!
That's great. I've never been able to get it to work as advertised😬
@@RobMotive like I said, I was lucky because that break was big... like the diameter of a nickel which I think is about as large as they recommend that anyone try fixing
hey prompts for me for letting you know about this product .. lol glad its doing what you wanted it for .. :)
Three road trips, and only 6k on my truck. Well worth it! When we get back it's covered with bug splats ... No chips on paint or window! And it looks good on the truck! My Tundra, same, had chips in the window and paint... Of course no deflector!
That’s great to hear! 👍👍
It works.
Bugs did not stop hiting my windshield by having bug deflector BUT I noticed, based on my previous vehicles, I never get stone chips on my hood and windshield. Either I’m lucky or it works to deflect stone chips🤷🏻♂️
Who knows! But, as long as it keeps the chips and cracks away👍
I have the AVS low Profile version but can’t say if it really is effective because , like you Rob, I don’t put a lot of miles on the truck to really tell if effective. The only true test would be a long highway trip at night and to see at the end how many bug splatters on the glass. Maybe a video idea you should make in the future to see?
I’ll have to do that it a long distance trip comes up👍
The real test would be buying two trucks and take them for a long drive side by side 😂
Hey Rob, get both the deflector and the insurance (full glass.) its not a lot of money and if you ever break a side window thats where the real expense comes in
Oh yeah...I've heard the side (and rear) windows are very expensive😬
I got progressive ins and they don`t offer it as separate ins it`s included in your deductible .So if you have a $500 deductible you end up paying for the windshield out of pocket
It gives your Tacoma a😇🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍 meaner appearance, but it keeps your Tacoma from serious damages that may cause.
Absolutely 👍
Hey Rob, I'm thinking of getting the trd pro grille on my voodoo blue off road, I see you used to have it and switched back to the offroad grille with the raptor lights. Looks great! But any reason why?
No reason other than I like the OEM version too. I’ll probably alternate between the two 👍
@@RobMotive agreed!
I say they are effective..in the summer time I’ve had plenty of bugs splattered on mine. Much better than hitting my hood paint. I also haven’t had any rock chips in the windshield but that could just be luck for that.
Anything that helps is a win in my book👍
What’s the part number.
What is ur channel for the tundra?
Here you go: th-cam.com/users/robmotivefst
Thank u. Can’t wait for the up grades u do for it
There have been a few already👍👍
I don’t carry a glass rider on my vehicle’s insurance and I’ve saved enough over the years to replace my windshield several times over. Also, I certainly hope you don’t get a crack in your windshield now that you made this video. And, I’m glad that this device brings you peace of mind from magic rocks and stones. The ones that might hit the leading edge of your vehicle and bounce off at just the right angle to impact the windshield with still enough force to crack it. I do know for sure this device protects your paint from chips on the leading edge and in my opinion that is enough justification to buy one of these ugly looking things. 😬 Now if you will excuse me, I think I’ll go inspect the from of my truck for chips. 🤔
Lol! Wish you luck😬
I don’t mind the look of it at all on your truck. And if it works even just once from a stone, then it’s worth it.
Also I have a 2017 4Runner with 3M on the front. Stone went right through the 3M right where your deflect is mounted. Would have saved me there. Damn it! Lol
Definitely worth it IMO👍
I have the same brand as yur so far so good fingers cross
Anything that helps is a win for me👍
I went with the low-profile avs on my taco due to it being a 0ff road 2020 it has the matte black side flares an I don't know if it's really helping but adds to the customization look I think an I like that part since I will be waiting on mods I figured no reason spend all that money an switch out all the stock gear that I had pay top dollar for.so till its done its job an ready be replaced
Now that's a smart way to go! Get your money's worth first👍
I disagree with sticking the rubber nub on the deflector instead of the paint. The hood vibrates and the nub will rub on your paint. And a little dirt behind the nub, your paint starts wearing away. If you stick it on the paint, it will rub on the deflector instead. I learned this the hard way.
Actually, mine doesn’t make contact either way. Regardless, always go with what you’re comfortable with 👍👍
Good morning Rob. Another day in paradise. That's a mod I would most definitely consider.
Cheap and seemingly effective. It’s a win for me👍
I just had to replace my windshield for 500 dollars. The rock flew in way over any deflector on the HWY, so yeah just a gimmick. I was super upset.
That’s a bummer😐
Most of the time the rocks hit lower of it or at the window lol
You should just a Ford Deflector! 😜😅
Lol! No need….just pass them on by😁
Not a gimmick, deflects most bugs.
✔👍
I bought a Weathertech deflector for my 2022 Tacoma and it rested and rubbed on the headlights. Not good !!! So I gave it away. What a waste of money.
Bummer.
Nice video Sir Rob. My whole front end is wrapped in PPF, however it is a peeve of mine to have a clean truck with damn bugs smashed all over the windshield. Ima buy one these. 👍
Bugs are the scourge of the planet when it comes to vehicles 😬 🪰
My hood has a lot of divots. Lol.
Bummer 😬
Well guess it doesn’t help much that 95% of truck owners in Texas has 2 to 4 inch mud terrains poking out of the fenders and flicking stones behind ,making a recipe for disaster.🤔🤷♂️
My chips/cracks have mostly come from 18-wheelers. The one passenger vehicle that I can recall was an SUV with a stock setup.
@@RobMotive for me and in Ontario it’s mostly gravel and dump trucks 🤬