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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 03:39 PM
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My assumption is they are all the same and do the same thing but looking for suggestions as to which brands and/or models you've gone with and what you think about them. I'm looking at putting one on to minimize the amount of rock chips i get on that part of my hood. Pics would be great too, especially if you've got a black '15 sport. Thanks
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 03:43 PM
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Go for the aero skins...I’ve got the weather tech version and I’m not really satisfied
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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I have an AVS Aeroskin, but didn't put it on. It came damaged, lots of small scratches, but, they let me keep it for free.
It fits well, but I didn't like it's dull black finish against my black paint.
It also is just a paint guard. I have had actual bug deflectors on other trucks, and definately had a much cleaner windshield after putting them on. The angle on some of them really does "deflect" bugs and rock up and over.
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by AlaskaFordF150
I'm looking at putting one on to minimize the amount of rock chips i get on that part of my hood.
Very satisfied with the AVS AeroSkin II (model 436096). Lots of double-sided tape for good adhesion and similar texture to the black pieces on the sides of the license plate area.




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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 04:03 PM
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Very satisfied with the AVS AeroSkin II (model 436096). Lots of double-sided tape for good adhesion and similar texture to the black pieces on the sides of the license plate area.



I seriously considered(and still am)buying this kind, as it has an actual deflector on it.
It also has a better looking finish on it. Do you have any full side pictures of it?
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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Do you have any full side pictures of it?
Assuming you want to see what the profile of it looks like...


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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sixpack577
I have an AVS Aeroskin, but didn't put it on. It came damaged, lots of small scratches, but, they let me keep it for free.
It fits well, but I didn't like it's dull black finish against my black paint.
It also is just a paint guard. I have had actual bug deflectors on other trucks, and definately had a much cleaner windshield after putting them on. The angle on some of them really does "deflect" bugs and rock up and over.
I had an OEM one that sits about 1.5 to 2 inches above the front of the hood, didn't like the flimsiness of it, only 2 of the 5 clips held onto the edge of the hood really tight. I didn't find it really deflected bugs and stones, so the AeroSkin II does the job of stone chip protection and keeping rain water from dumping onto the windshield when I stopped.
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Originally Posted by Motorsports One
Assuming you want to see what the profile of it looks like...

Yes, thank you sir!
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sixpack577
I have an AVS Aeroskin, but didn't put it on. It came damaged, lots of small scratches, but, they let me keep it for free.
It fits well, but I didn't like it's dull black finish against my black paint.
It also is just a paint guard. I have had actual bug deflectors on other trucks, and definately had a much cleaner windshield after putting them on. The angle on some of them really does "deflect" bugs and rock up and over.
Do you have any pics with your black truck?
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AlaskaFordF150
Do you have any pics with your black truck?
Its not on it, never was, didn't even peel the tape.
But, I can set it on there, or double over some masking tape to hold it.
I'll go take some pictures now, and post them shortly.
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