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Old 04-09-2014, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by schissler
I think clear 3M wrap on the front of the truck is the new deflector/rock guard
I like that idea also! The only thing I don't like about mine is getting my big hands down between the hood and deflector but I did find a nice sponge that works great for washing it is just the waxing part that is a little pitb!
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I have one on mine. I'm 29.
Old 04-09-2014, 09:49 AM
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I'm an old man that still puts the bug shields on my trucks. I like the look and there may be some benefit with bug and rock deflection.
No drilling for this one either.
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Old 04-09-2014, 09:50 AM
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I am not a huge fan of the look, and I think the 3M wraps & similar protective films do a good job accomplishing the same task.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bojangles
No, it bolts right up. I don't think it does much for bugs, but it keeps that area clear of stone chips.
yeah that's why i put it on. my 09 had lots of rock chips.
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It's a bit of an 80s look, but I warmed up to the AVS one which sticks on.
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Originally Posted by ZBoater
It's a bit of an 80s look, but I warmed up to the AVS one which sticks on.

That type looks far better on a Raptor than the regular F150. I guess its the front hoodline.....
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that looks nice...
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I'm interested. From your experience do the reflectors help keep bugs off the windshield also. We're taking our Plat on a cross country trip in August, and the bugs out west can be as big as a helicopter. Makes a mess out of the windshield. Thanks in advance.
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Not from my experience. I don't think this shield creates enough of a wind effect to push bugs over the top of the windshield. Anything that does that is likely to create a lot of drag, and mpgs are bad enough as it is...
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