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Oct 26, 2021 | 11:37 AM

Misn 1

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King Ranch Accessories

Just purchased a 2018 King Ranch. Looking to install window vent visors and a hood bug deflector. I plan to get the “in-channel” vent visors. For the hood deflector I’ve seen 2 types; one that mounts underneath the hood and does not contact the front edge, and one that tapes to the top edge of the hood. I really like the look of the low profile (taped) style, but I’m concerned at taping something to the hood. Does anybody have any experiences, good or bad with them?

Oct 26, 2021 | 07:34 PM

Fat Ford Boy

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The dealership that I use to work for, sold one of the tape on shields, a week later, the customer went down the road, the shield came off, and broke his windshield !! FWIW

Oct 26, 2021 | 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Ford Boy

The dealership that I use to work for, sold one of the tape on shields, a week later, the customer went down the road, the shield came off, and broke his windshield !! FWIW

They don't look good on newer trucks either.

Oct 26, 2021 | 07:58 PM

Fat Ford Boy

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We bought the "STAMPEDE" brand. The clear ones and had them match painted to our trucks.

Oct 26, 2021 | 08:18 PM

KJ Smith

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I think that's something you buy about a week before you sell your truck.
It will cover up all the dings you acquire during ownership.

Oct 27, 2021 | 08:00 AM

wingrider75

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I put one of the tape on ones on my Raptor, and it's still going strong at 30K+ miles. Sounds like the dealer screwed up the mount on that one.

Oct 27, 2021 | 10:27 AM

JKBrad

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You have to clean the paint surface well with rubbing alcohol on the areas where the mounting tape sticks. Then you have to press firmly to make sure that the entire surface of the tape is sticking to the paint. If you stick one one a waxed or ceramic coated hood, it will come off.