Hood glare on 379, thinking of painting it matt or flat black

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  1. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    Two words: polarized sunglasses
     
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    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    Two words: polarized sunglasses
     
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  4. '88K100

    '88K100 Road Train Member

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    Geez I thought I was cheap. :D
    I would knock the clear or top coat down to a matte finish with 400 grit
     
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  5. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    THAT’S funny stuff !!
     
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  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I’ve often considered painting the top flat black. If your paints all good, maybe matte black vinyl is better. It will protect the current paint from fading. Change your mind take it off. Ever sell the Truck, paints still good.
     
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  7. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Have not tried as far as a hood only wrap. fairly sure it would work well
     
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  8. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    I throw a baseball hat on the dash to block the glare. Only get the glare occasionally.
     
  9. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    No wonder I’ve never noticed, that’s because I do t have it. Took this today, this is what I see at eye level, just my hood ornament like I mentioned b4.:D IMG_8551.jpeg
     
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