Bug Shield - anyone getting one? Do they work?

[BigTex22]

I’ve never installed a bug shield on a previous vehicle, but am considering one for my new KR. Do these work? Any ‘gotchas’ I should be aware of? TIA.

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[Predator]

 

[BigTex22]

Looks sharp. Which brand?

 

[Knickell]

I don't intend on getting one, but will have PPF (paint protection film) for the full front.

 

[ellnemm]

I don't intend on getting one, but will have PPF (paint protection film) for the full front.

I plan to have the 3M paint protection film installed during the pre-delivery visit at the dealer. 8 inches at the leading edge of the hood and roof. $240 CDN IMO is a fair price for the 2 strips. I prefer the film over the plastic guard as we had the guard on a previous truck and debris collected underneath it causing corrosion.

 

[Predator]

Looks sharp. Which brand?

Its an oem part and was installed as part of a northern package. There is a 1/2 in gap so it doesn't touch the paint

 

[Norris McCarty]

No and no

 

[DirtFreak]

The only thing a bug deflector deflects, Is the money out of your wallet. Had one on a truck and still got bug splats on my windshield.

 

[BigTex22]

Good feedback. Appreciate any other comments on the effectiveness of these.

 

[HMG2Ford]

I've had one on my 1997 F150 and does an excellent job of protecting leading edge and easy to install but this was before I learned about doing a clear bra, which I prefer. I'm putting PPF on all frontal surfaces including headlights, mirrors and misc. other areas. I think it works better but truly more expensive.

 

[laujoyjoy]

My experience with bug deflector (Not F-150 specific) is it doesn't really reduce bugs on your windshield, but it does protect your hood from rock chips pretty well.

 

[Predator]

My experience with bug deflector (Not F-150 specific) is it doesn't really reduce bugs on your windshield, but it does protect your hood from rock chips pretty well.

 

[Norheat]

I have had the aeroskin hood guard on my trucks. I am waiting for a chrome one for my 2021 but they are unavailable at the moment. The bug deflector that is raised off the surface, I found it hummed and made lots of noise while driving. Went back to the Aeroskin flat on the leading surface and have had no problems with them.

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