Hood decals to reduce glare

[SAcobra427]

Here is what I did and now its 1000 times better than what it was. The OP has his tape along the sides of the raised hood sections but I found it comes from the high points on the top edges of the fenders too. And yes it is the worst from Fall thru Spring because of the low sun angle. Got the Bronco in June and didnt really notice anything until Fall rolled around. Its just some black
satin 3M wrap

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[RSH]

Wrapping the hood in flat black or possibly carbon fiber wrap, except the later could have a poser look to it.

 

[Big Brody]

Here is what I did and now its 1000 times better than what it was. The OP has his tape along the sides of the raised hood sections but I found it comes from the high points on the top edges of the fenders too. And yes it is the worst from Fall thru Spring because of the low sun angle. Got the Bronco in June and didnt really notice anything until Fall rolled around. Its just some black
satin 3M wrap

The 3m wrap looks good. Was that a heat shrink? Did you have issues with bubbles?

 

[endrMinr]

I had the entire hood wrapped in matte black for exactly this reason.

 

[SAcobra427]

Big B
I used 3M Scotchcal with "Comply" adhesive. It goes on pretty easy on its own but I did use the wifes hairdryer at a few spots to help stretch it here and there. Its my understanding that this stuff breaths and lets the air trapped underneath escape stopping it from getting the bubbles.

 

[Tawnygal]

I would be interested in black or clear. It's an awful glare with the right (wrong) conditions. I'm not sure if there are differences in hoods though. I have an FE.

 

[DBBLTAP]

So the glare I keep hearing about is just from the spots where the blue tape are? I figured if it's an issue I'd just do two matte black stripes over the bumps. Figured it'd look ok on the Green. Decals would be much easier than just painting them on.

Agree. Sunlight reflecting off the hood is Not the issue: It's the bumps. More specifically the inboard edges of the bumps. I'll give my Tint Shop a call to ask if they have any ideas .... can't be much more difficult than fitting a vinyl bra on the front of the hood.

 

[Uncle Buck]

I have been working on hood decals to reduce the glare off the bumps. I scanned the hood and I have worked a few prototypes and almost have it complete. The blue vinyl I used here is to have it show up against the (dirty) black better, but I could do any color. I plan to use black on the final decal.
Would anyone else be interested in buying these?

If you want to look into satin vinyl, you might check out Xpel paint protection film. I have their local dealer install it on all surfaces forward of the A-pillar on our 22 Badlands. The gloss clear is totally invisible, so not what you want, but he used the satin on the grill to preserve the less-glossy appearance and it is perfect. I did a good amount of research before landing on Xpel, but I was getting it mostly to guard against rock chips because we tend to keep cars 12+ years.
Hope this is helpful.

 

[Saboga]

The glare is annoying. I'd be interested in the decals.

 

[IdahoDirtFarmer]

I see it mostly from those edges facing the driver.

Good to know. Thank you.

 

[IdahoDirtFarmer]

Agree. Sunlight reflecting off the hood is Not the issue: It's the bumps. More specifically the inboard edges of the bumps. I'll give my Tint Shop a call to ask if they have any ideas .... can't be much more difficult than fitting a vinyl bra on the front of the hood.

Cool. I'll have to look mine over when it arrives and decide what will look best as far as adding black.

 

[NMhunter]

It is irritating, and my polarized glasses help but don't stop the glare. I'd be interested if the price is reasonable.

 

[Big Brody]

Thanks for all the comments and feedback. I am finalizing the design and setting up my website so I can sell them. I'd be willing to send a few pairs out for people to try for free. Let me know who is interested. All that I ask is I get some feedback on how to make them better.

 

[Meanderthal]

Thanks for all the comments and feedback. I am finalizing the design and setting up my website so I can sell them. I'd be willing to send a few pairs out for people to try for free. Let me know who is interested. All that I ask is I get some feedback on how to make them better.

I’m in Denver and would be willing to do a test fit.

 

[Big Brody]

I’m in Denver and would be willing to do a test fit.

That makes it easy.

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