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Old 11-24-2013, 10:48 PM
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What do you folks think are the advantages of a bug deflector or hood shield?

If a good idea, who makes a good looking, durable item?

Thanks in advance.
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I think that it is one of the best investments I made for my new truck. it was literally the first thing I ordered the same night I bought my truck. I drive a good bit for work and on the highway, so I could stand to think of tearing up my hood. I have already found a few small chips and scratches on the bug deflector that could have been my hood.

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I like my chrome one a lot!!

My King Ranch has the PTM grill surround. I thought I wanted to get an all chrome grill, but when I installed the chrome air deflector I stepped back and looked and decided that was enough bling up there!!!

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I've been think of getting one too

I like the Ford one with the F150 logo but they are overpriced.
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Bought mine for $90 off eBay...I like it a lot.
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Originally Posted by Doubleg71
Bought mine for $90 off eBay...I like it a lot.
How was it to install?
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Takes like fifteen minutes to put it on, even a monkey could do it.

I like them, I just painted one on with two cans of plastidip (thicker for impact).
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Love mine, actually makes it easier to identify the front corners of the truck in those made for import parking lots too. A supercrew with a 6.5 box can be a bit much to park in tight spaces. My bug deflector helps me (my girlfriend more) judge front end swing. Also eliminates those damn stone chips.
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If you can afford it, I'd suggest going with a clear bra (Xpel or 3M) - they're much more effective and cover a much larger area on the entire front of the truck.
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Originally Posted by Jcprentice
What do you folks think are the advantages of a bug deflector or hood shield? If a good idea, who makes a good looking, durable item? Thanks in advance.
Looks good, deflects bugs, looks good!
Stampede - available at Amazon and other places.
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