Tacoma WeatherTech Stone & Bug Deflector Performance

Tacoma WeatherTech Stone & Bug Deflector Performance. I installed the WeatherTech deflector on my Tacoma a few weeks ago and this is how it's performing. Is it really protecting my Tacoma from stones and bugs? Have a look and let me know what you think.
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[@mrleewong1]

I had one installed on my 2000 Tundra when it was brand new. The deflector have since cracked and trashed but... the 3M adhesive is still stuck on my hood. It even took some paint off. I would never use adhesive ever again .

[@RobMotive]

Yeah!! That’s my fear with the adhesive version!😬

[@JesseRizo]

Thanks for the shout out :)!!! Awesome to see you still have the og channel sticker ;)!! Great video rob 🔥🔥🔥 left a like I agree with u about the look after being installed lol

[@RobMotive]

Yup! Repping the Rizo on the lift👍

[@TheWoodLab]

Agree with your thinking on the bumper things. I've been looking at these for my Ram 1500 and wife's RAV4 and I would also put the bumpers on the deflector, not the hood itself.

[@johnoye6218]

I had one on my 92 Toyota pickup... it worked great!!!

[@ChristopherStandardTime]

i'm headed home to the valley in a few months to pick up an '11 Sierra... and you've sold me on the deflector. it'll help with the long drive back to seattle. thanks, and stay safe.

[@RobMotive]

Seems to be doing the trick for me👍

[@victorgarcia1430]

Thanks for the update, truck is looking better and better!!!👍

[@RobMotive]

Thanks Victor!!👍

[@wsandford1]

Looks great with your Voodoo Blue Rob. I'm just not ready to place it on my hood because of a bad experience in the past. If I lived in your area, I wouldn't hesitate. Changing subject... Received and installed my Spotter mirrors today. I learned a few days ago they recently released mirrors that have the BSM and heat connections. Easy install. I'm very pleased with the look and functionality. Keep up the great videos!

[@RobMotive]

Thanks Bill. I’ve heard those mirrors are pretty good 👍

[@ampalxsportlb2061]

Picked up my bed mat yesterday. For the new Tacoma. Bug shield sitting in the garage just waiting for me... Definitely worth the money. In the past my has saved me dozens of times. Glove box organizer 10 stop's away... Thanks from the wife, Mrs. Platinum lol$$$

[@RobMotive]

Lol!! Just think of it as economic aid!!👍

[@markafletcher2042]

Hey man, great video; factual & straight talk…no fluff!

[@RobMotive]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@oldmanhare]

We have the "love bugs" here in Florida. That is my main need for this. Good vid.

[@RobMotive]

I remember those! Crazy!!😬

[@ballinguy3848]

Good thing you installed it. Just getting on the expressway here and dodging stones is brutal. This at least gives you a little more protection for the Taco. Have had no issues with mine whatsoever.

[@RobMotive]

I know right! It’s always a gamble on the freeways here!!!!😁

[@stevenpaschall9747]

Hey Rob - Have you driven in heavy rain? Does the deflected wind change wiper performance? Have you noticed less bug splats? Any wind noise or any noticeable changes?

[@RobMotive]

I have not driven it in heavy rain (seldom rains here). No wind noise or any related changes👍

[@AlaskanGoldMiner]

Thanks for the recap, Rob. It looks great. I just ordered the AVS version for my white 2019 TRD (not the stick-on version). This truck is still my pavement princess, so no way am I’m sticking anything to the paint! FYI - I still have the original bug deflector on my 2001 Chevy 2500 and, knock on wood, zero noticeable windshield chips or cracks in 19 years and 110,000 miles.

[@RobMotive]

That’s awesome. I hope mine works that well👍

[@christophergomez3440]

Thank you rob love your videos and helpful tips I’m definitely going to order one for my Tacoma 👍

[@RobMotive]

Thanks Christopher and thanks for watching 👍

[@FivexxXxx5]

I like the look of the low profile one . Keep the mods coming rob

[@RobMotive]

For sure👍

[@davidmkey]

Great video. How does it do with bugs? Thank you

[@OfficialAing]

I like it, I feel like it’s something you don’t need until you do. Better safe than sorry 👍

[@RobMotive]

True👍

[@glenndavis8771]

i checked out the low profile one also but was not to hip about applying the tape to my paint..So far my one you have is doing a superb job.. :)

[@RobMotive]

I agree. Much prefer the version I went with👍

[@johnforce6658]

I added same one to my 20, I loved the easy install and it does look great on my Cement Grey!

[@RobMotive]

Right on!👍

[@michaelmiller9096]

Have you had any issues with the safety sensors? Toyota told me this product would cause issues

[@RobMotive]

Never had any issues with the TSS👍

[@checkeredpast13]

I found your channel to fit my weathertech in track window deflectors for my 21, which in that video you had the 21, seems you like to get the new year each year lol. But I was wondering about the bug guard for the hood and would you look at that... you're giving a live review lol, my window guards went in flawless, thanks for making these videos, made it less painful having to bend them into the channel. Had I NOT SEEN your video, I'd sworn I'd gotten the wrong ones lol

[@RobMotive]

Glad I could help👍

[@rickteeden8656]

I'm picking up my White 2021Tacoma Sport Longed with the black badging package this week and I wonder how this deflector would look with the hood scoop

[@RobMotive]

I think it would look great with the blacked out theme👍

[@Lance.R]

Great video. I have to get on for my Tacoma

[@RobMotive]

I really like it👍

[@dragonite986]

I have the same one. If you haven’t noticed yet, the air flow goes above the hood so if there’s any water on you hood, it stays there and doesn’t move. Also I used some adhesive weather stripping to prevent the vibration and squeaking it makes, try it out. If you shake it a little, it squeaks a bit.

[@RobMotive]

Hmm...No squeak in mine. At least not yet.

[@marvinelder3828]

Good review. I also am not keen about taped objects on my paint. Thinking about one for my 2018 Ford f-150. I like that it has mechanical fasteners instead of tape.

[@RobMotive]

Absolutely 👍

[@ronjerris1942]

Rob, what is the part number of the Weather Tech stone and bug deflector you installed on your Tacoma. I want to make sure I order the correct one for my 2020 Tacoma. Thanks in advance, Ron

[@RobMotive]

Have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_GeoR-m82HqJY

[@amn120577]

I’m in the rgv as well and came up with your video. Question is if you have had any issues with the item.

[@RobMotive]

I never had any issues with it.

[@davidwelday3276]

I like the look, even if they don't do much. Texas windshield- cracks and chips. I've replaced sooooo many windshields. I'm getting good at using a home repair kit.

[@RobMotive]

It’s horrible here for windshields! Took a hit yesterday in the Santa Cruz 😡

[@Ts-zy4bw]

Once mounted does it contact the hood at all? For example the front edge of the hood?

[@RobMotive]

Underneath across the front edge possibly.

[@kennethcollins148]

how do you unstick them after? one side of mine needs adjusted but once it touches it is STUCK!

[@RobMotive]

You’re have to replace it I imagine!

[@bobl.7264]

i like it i never had one on my trucks yet but i do drive a lot in the country here and always getting bugs on the windshield. i carry glass cleaner and microfiber towels with me. I got my new headlight today gonna do the install this weekend. i'm debating removing the grill or not it can be done without removing it

[@RobMotive]

I bet you’ll have to remove it🤔. Sounds like a fun project!!!😬

[@Oxford322]

I like that a lot !

[@RobMotive]

Functional and it looks good👍

[@coma4by]

Does the deflector contact the top of the grill at all?

[@RobMotive]

No it does not. Have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_GeoR-m82HqJY

[@MrMikey1273]

That looks pretty much like the AVS one I put on my truck the day I brought it home. Had one on my Jeep Liberty too for over 10 years and never had to replace the windshield on that.

[@RobMotive]

That's good to hear! Hopefully I fare as well!!!!👍

[@MrMikey1273]

@@RobMotive let's hope. Sounds like you all have more loose stones than we do in PA.

[@RobMotive]

I’ve never seen it as bad as here!!😬

[@kathy0698]

I would definitely rather screw a deflector on, than use an adhesive. Looks pretty good on your truck!

[@RobMotive]

The double sided tapes of today are very strong👍

[@FishermanATX]

How about the bugs Robert? Do you have less bugs smashed on your windshield while traveling long distance? Sometimes I get so many bugs on the way to the coast of Texas, that I have to pull to a gas station to clean it up. I wonder how effective they are for the bugs. 🤔

[@RobMotive]

Can’t say yet. Haven’t taken any long trips lately🤔

[@rickteeden8656]

Up here in RI we call them HVIC's (High Velocity Insect Collisions)

[@CamaronesFuegos]

Any updates on bugs? Notice any difference in bugs hitting the windshield with it on vs off?

[@RobMotive]

Seems better to me. No chips👍

[@CamaronesFuegos]

@@RobMotive awesome, I drive thru a swampy area to work and hate having to clean the million little bugs off my windshield everyday, especially when it gets caked on

[@walter8373]

The Tacoma looks so mean!!😈

[@RobMotive]

She does have an attitude!!!!😄

[@RobMotive]

Of course it is! I treat all my vehicles like royalty!! 👸

[@Hansaman58]

Will the deflector fit 2023 Tacoma?

[@RobMotive]

I don’t see why not, but you should check with your vendor👍

[@MPGunther1]

👍

[@sergeisuslov3859]

What's going on if/when you wash the hood?

[@RobMotive]

I don’t understand??

[@sergeisuslov3859]

@@RobMotive is the water staying behind the deflector? Do you have to wipe it out?

[@RobMotive]

Good question... I haven’t washed it since adding the deflector🤔

[@chenchomatapuercos9934]

Hi, Does it hit the headlights?

[@RobMotive]

No👍

[@chenchomatapuercos9934]

@@RobMotive Thanks Rob! Will order in the morning!

[@arielrosado4944]

Where do I get one

[@RobMotive]

Have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_GeoR-m82HqJY

[@anns.5033]

How would this hold up in an automated carwash?

[@RobMotive]

Can’t say? I don’t go thru automated car washes🤔

[@roberttorrence4799]

Go to get me one thanks

[@terrancetatum7599]

LOL, I think if those things provided any protection to your windshield, auto manufacturers would be increasing the height of the leading edge of their hoods and market chip-less windshield vehicles. Also, I couldn't help but notice that WeatherTech made no windshield protection claim on their website. Only hood protection. Now if you just like the dang thing, then I do too. It's just not for me or my truck.

[@RobMotive]

If it prevents one chip or replacement worthy windshield I'll be happy. Either way, I like the looks of it too👍

[@breastmeatonly]

You know what makes a truck look aged? Rock chips.

[@RobMotive]

One of the many😐

[@ahkeen]

I would like to see under how it was clipped on.

[@RobMotive]

Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_GeoR-m82HqJY

[@stevenpaschall9747]

No wind tunnel test??? Lol

[@RobMotive]

Normally yes. However, mine is down for maintenance....😬

[@kevenkokos1388]

I’m not sure how much you can judge after only a few weeks. Let’s see at 6 months and 1 year how it held up.

[@RobMotive]

Count on it👍

[@asaffarfar1529]

You must be sweating a lot..

[@RobMotive]

Oh you know it!!!!

[@chavajaimes2978]

First

[@RobMotive]

Thanks for watching👍

[@taurus66]

You can tell the Tacoma look so American made with that big ass front end. Is not even Japanese that’s a shame.

[@RobMotive]

Shame? I like it👍