Eliminate Sun Glare from Hood Bulge?

[chuck s]

Anyone have a suggestion how to eliminate the sun glare from the hood bulge in front of the driver? I know I can paint part of the area flat black. Hoping someone has done this and can show where to place it and what it looks like.

Paint recommendations? Alternatives?

-- Chuck

 

[hueyf4i]

Anyone have a suggestion how to eliminate the sun glare from the hood bulge in front of the driver? I know I can paint part of the area flat black. Hoping someone has done this and can show where to place it and what it looks like.

Paint recommendations? Alternatives?

-- Chuck

Polarized sunglasses......cheaper and will look better than a spot of flat paint on your hood. Sorry if my answer is over simplistic.

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[fidget247]

I had my windshield tinted. Love how it looks outside and how it cuts the glare day and night.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I thought about some flat black vinyl but then I just got some polarized sunglasses and the problem went away.

 

[Plati]

keeping your windshield super clean (inside & out) helps

 

[chuck s]

Haven't worn sun glasses since the 1970's... Too much hassle.

-- Chuck

 

[Munkiebunz3]

There's always the non-skid tape you can buy for exterior staircases. Run it like you got racing stripes.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Haven't worn sun glasses since the 1970's... Too much hassle.

-- Chuck

I still have a pair of aviator sunglasses that I used to wear back in the early 70. I found them in my tool box. I've worn them a couple of times, they aren't polarized so I bought some new ones.

 

[chuck s]

My daughter has my aviator Ray Bans that I stopped wearing when I tossed my contact lenses decades ago. I looked kooler than Tom Cruise wearing them, of course.

-- Chuck

 

[Muddy Bean]

A lot people just plasti-dip their hood to stop this. Especially those with bright light bars. It works. Not exactly the most beautiful mod tho.




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[chuck s]

Thanks! Rather than "dipping" the hood I think I'll investigate flat black vinyl wrap over just the offending areas at the bulge. The wrap is inexpensive. Just need to find someone who knows how to apply it.

-- Chuck

 

[Trainmaster]

Just to set the record straight, Ford calls this feature the "Powerdome".

 

[JExpedition07]

Just to set the record straight, Ford calls this feature the "Powerdome".

This is the proper term for the raised hood. I like the styling of the power dome and the glare has never bothered me. I too wear polarized sunglasses.

 

[bobmbx]

Just to set the record straight, Ford calls this feature the "Powerdome".

"Two liters enter, one liter leaves"

 

[JExpedition07]

"Two liters enter, one liter leaves"

lol

 

[JExpedition07]

I vote for the vinyl mentioned, prob would look cool too.

 

[lbv150]

Never noticed a problem with my '16 and I keep it clean and polished.

 

[Boostedbus]

Just to set the record straight, Ford calls this feature the "Powerdome".

That sounds a lot cooler than what they call the engine cover inside my van.....”the dog house” ....lol.... come on ....my ol 2valve ain’t no dog!

 

[chuck s]

Not sure why the Power Dome is there other than making the hood rigid. No honking giant air cleaner under there like in the 1960s. Sun glare only hits me with the low sun angles. Reminds me why airplanes have flat black surfaces just outside the windows (despite the kool Ray Bans).

-- Chuck

 

[Muddy Bean]

Btw chuck,

Do you realize how easy it is to use plasti-dip? The stuff is really amazing. I’ve used it several times for different applications and it works well. No drama trying to get your vinyl wrap to lay flat with no wrinkles, just tape off the area you want to apply, then spray the stuff down out of a can just like spray paint. Spray a good few layers so it’s laid nice and thick, remove your tape before it’s dry and you’re done. If you don’t like it, let it dry for a day and then simply peel it off. One can would do the trick and you’re all done. Seriously, try it. You’ll be surprised.


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