How Bad Is The Reflection From The Front Hood When Driving?

[JohnnyBronco]

Mine was wheeled out and cerama coated. Never heard of such a issue.

Just offering any reason why s hood would be more reflective on a Bronco than on any other vehicle. Too much shine for the OP, maybe they never had a waxed vehicle before? Maybe they need to buy those Tactical shades advertised on TV. Or move further north (or extreme south as in Argentina) where the Sun never gets over a certain height which would cause reflection. I think the closer to the equator the higher the reflection. Trade Alabama (I have no clue where he lives) for Ontario and see the reflection drop

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[buzpro]

I'm still deciding on what color I want to get and saw this video:



Is the reflection from the hood as bad as it is in this video? Does it bother anyone? I think it would bother me after about 10 seconds of driving and my eyes would keep trying to ignore it but I would just end up glancing at it even more.

Would some colors have less reflection? I'm deciding between Iconic Silver, Cyber Orange and Red Hot Pepper.

I just use it as a gauge to admire my hard work in detailing it in our balmy Arizona climate..... other than that I haven't noticed any glare discomfort in my one year in the Cactus Grey

 

[Saw4Fire]

I'm still deciding on what color I want to get and saw this video:

Is the reflection from the hood as bad as it is in this video? Does it bother anyone? I think it would bother me after about 10 seconds of driving and my eyes would keep trying to ignore it but I would just end up glancing at it even more.

Would some colors have less reflection? I'm deciding between Iconic Silver, Cyber Orange and Red Hot Pepper.

Cyber Orange is gone in MY2023.

I have had five big Broncos over the years. All were white. One was a two-tone with a grey hood. It was such an improvement that I started having the white hoods painted gray, as you can see in my avatar.

 

[FatRat250]

I'm still deciding on what color I want to get and saw this video:



Is the reflection from the hood as bad as it is in this video? Does it bother anyone? I think it would bother me after about 10 seconds of driving and my eyes would keep trying to ignore it but I would just end up glancing at it even more.

Would some colors have less reflection? I'm deciding between Iconic Silver, Cyber Orange and Red Hot Pepper.

It’s worse. Now that the sun sets earlier, on my western pointing drives, the sun is in your eyes thru the windshield and also bounces off the hood. Visor solves the direct glare, need a hand to block the glare off the flat hood. Annoying - looking for a solution like a matte finish decal or something.

 

[FatRat250]

You'll notice it but its not crazy bad and you'll get used to it. I just spent the $63 and got some vinyl wrap and did the hood and sides. Took about 3hrs by myself, wish i had an extra set of hands, but no more reflection

You did a great job - looks good!

 

[vzqhsg]

I'm still deciding on what color I want to get and saw this video:



Is the reflection from the hood as bad as it is in this video? Does it bother anyone? I think it would bother me after about 10 seconds of driving and my eyes would keep trying to ignore it but I would just end up glancing at it even more.

Would some colors have less reflection? I'm deciding between Iconic Silver, Cyber Orange and Red Hot Pepper.

Why would you be looking at the hood when driving on the e-way, or any other road for that matter. Pay more attention to your phone and this problem will go away!!

 

[Ashallyb96]

Driving east at 7:30am can be painful lol.

 

[fallguy]

A51, blinding when sun is low and in front of me. Literally hold up my hand to block it when it is at its worst.

 

[BHD2012]

You'll notice it but its not crazy bad and you'll get used to it. I just spent the $63 and got some vinyl wrap and did the hood and sides. Took about 3hrs by myself, wish i had an extra set of hands, but no more reflection

This looks great. Awesome job!

 

[djp]

This looks great. Awesome job!

thx.. seriously anyone can do it just watch some you tube vids . About 1000x easier with 2 peeps, prolly an hour job with 2. Took me 3hrs alone for hood and sides with stripe

was only $63 total

 

[Grumpy]

You'll notice it but its not crazy bad and you'll get used to it. I just spent the $63 and got some vinyl wrap and did the hood and sides. Took about 3hrs by myself, wish i had an extra set of hands, but no more reflection

Wish I could take my top off like that and drive right out with it suspended. I can't even get my Bronco in the garage, too damn tall. Great idea though.

 

[BHD2012]

thx.. seriously anyone can do it just watch some you tube vids . About 1000x easier with 2 peeps, prolly an hour job with 2. Took me 3hrs alone for hood and sides with stripe

was only $63 total

Where did you buy the vinyl? Amazon? I think I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!

 

[Shazamalingo]

Not an issue.

 

[djp]

Where did you buy the vinyl? Amazon? I think I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!

This is what I purchased:
Make sure you have a heat gun and blade

Amazon

(1) VViViD+ Satin Black Premium Adhesive Vinyl Wrap Film (6ft x 5ft)
(1) VViViD+ Satin Finish Premium Adhesive Vinyl Wrap Film (4ft x 5ft (Black))

.... or a single 10x5 would do it all

Amazon

(1) heat gun: $18
Genesis GHG1500A 12.5 Amp Dual-Temperature Heat Gun Kit with High and Low Settings, Air Reduction Nozzle, Reflector Nozzle, and Two Deflector Nozzles

(1) vinyl kit $8 (knife, cutter, zippy, etc..)
Vehicle Vinyl Wrap Window Tint Film Tool Kit Include 4 Inch Felt Squeegee, Retractable 9mm Utility Knife and Snap-off Blades, Zippy Vinyl Cutter and M

 

[djp]

This is what I purchased:
Make sure you have a heat gun and blade

Amazon

(1) VViViD+ Satin Black Premium Adhesive Vinyl Wrap Film (6ft x 5ft)
(HOOD)

(1) VViViD+ Satin Finish Premium Adhesive Vinyl Wrap Film (4ft x 5ft (Black))
(CUT in 1/2 for each side)


(1) heat gun: $18
Genesis GHG1500A 12.5 Amp Dual-Temperature Heat Gun Kit with High and Low Settings, Air Reduction Nozzle, Reflector Nozzle, and Two Deflector Nozzles

(1) vinyl kit $8 (knife, cutter, zippy, etc..)
Vehicle Vinyl Wrap Window Tint Film Tool Kit Include 4 Inch Felt Squeegee, Retractable 9mm Utility Knife and Snap-off Blades, Zippy Vinyl Cutter and M

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