Another option from Ford

 

I have the stick on one and it has the SUPER DUTY raised and I added the tuffskiz letters (chrome) added to it. I like it, holds up well

 

I heard that people were having problems with the stick on bug shields, that grit was getting on the 3m tape and leaving marks on the paint due to vibrations. Not sure if that's true or not. The one that I ordered(which is going back on Monday) has Super Duty recessed in the shield. Looks like the one I ordered had been repacked, has a lot of marks on it. If it had been 50.00 I wouldn't care as much but for the money I paid I get to mark it up.

 

I haven't noticed that but could see it happening.
Mine had a film over the shield so it didn't get scratched in shipping. I would have sent it back also.

 

Fordhas halted selling this one until new hardware that doesnt rust is provided with the product.

 

[QUOTE=Smoking Joe;17484143]Fordhas halted selling this one until new hardware that doesnt rust is provided with the product.

Just took the one I had gotten on Friday due to marks all over the bug screen and they are ordering me a new one, wonder if this one has the upgraded hardware?

 

The no-drill chrome one I got about 10 days ago has some kind of black plating on the brackets. Are these the ones that rust or did I get the updated version?

 

[QUOTE=2ksteeda;17485970]The no-drill chrome one I got about 10 days ago has some kind of black plating on the brackets. Are these the ones that rust or did I get the updated version?[/Quote

The bug shield I got on Friday had black hardware but just looked like paint not like a plating. You have a photo by chance?

 

[QUOTE=Treker58;17486044]
I took a picture. I thought the brackets looked plated black before, but in the bright sun today I think it could be paint. I also didn't realize how bad the plastic bracket bites into the hood. I guess if it leaves a mark no one will see it.

 

Well the second bug shield arrived at the Ford dealer ( HC3Z-16C900C) what a joke they are. Who ever is molding these for Ford should stop. I think a high school shop class could do a lot better. Guys in the parts department said I should not accept it even before I saw it. Its like they never clean the molds while making these. Cloudy imperfections through out. Time to fine a different one.

 

The contact with the hood was bugging me so i took the shield off and cut the points off that were hitting in the 1st pic.

I would advise anyone installing one to check that area. I got lucky and it didnt leave any permanent marks yet. I did flip the clear protector tape around so the punctured side was underneath the hood before re-installing.

When you install this, leave the metal brackets off until you work the shield into place. Start from one side and slowly get the plastic mounts under the weather seal from end to end. Then snap the brackets in and install the T20 torx screws.

 

Hope yours works out for you, the two that came to my ford parts department were a mess. Guess some people luck out and get a good one I sure didn't.

 

Took mine off to paint the rusting brackets, mine has a rubber in the center that goes against the hood, dirt got in there and started sanding the paint off.

 

If you find something you think looks like it will work without causing future problems give a shout. I am still looking but still haven't seen anything yet.

 

Hood Protector by Lund - Aeroskin
Part No.: VHC3Z-16C900-C
Discontinued
Leading edge protection with a touch of style.
Precision engineered for a custom fit.
3M automotive grade tape, no drilling, no hardware.
Smooth, smoke acrylic finish

Pulled from the market for causing damage to the paint in multiple places when removed.