Bug shield/deflector
5th Wheeling
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I stopped in at my Ford dealer yesterday to pick one up for my '23. They had two types, one smooth with the debossed lettering and the other one without lettering that was textured. Both had 3M high bond tape around the perimeter that adhered to the hood. I have a few other SuperDuties and they all have Ford brand lexan bug shields with tabs that attach to the underside of the hood with screws. There is no way I am going to stick a deflector down to my hood with VHB tape. Hopefully someone will come along with a solution. The pre-2023 ones will not work as the hood is a total new design.
Cargo Master
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I have the similar model on my 2019. It's a nice shield and I have no complaints. I put them on all our trucks.
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Not sure about year fitment. But I've used AVS Aeroskins on my trucks for many years. They're tape on but have never loosened or come off through many years of automatic car washes and many NY/Canada border winters. In fact they're on so securely that I just let them go if I trade trucks. Pretty sure I'd break them trying to remove.
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Mountain Pass
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Never used one of these. Do they only protect the front of the hood or are they supposed to deflect bugs and other debris up and over the windshield at highway speeds? Would it help keep my windshield cleaner?
Thanks.
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Tuned
Joined: Mar 2023
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From: NJ
Good question. I'm looking at this to protect the big bullnose on my front end from wear and tear. If it actually keeps my windshield cleaner would be a bonus.
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Mountain Pass
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That does look nice. I'd have to sacrifice my TuSkinz up front, though I wonder if I could place them onto the screen...
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2023
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From: NJ
For those that have the taped variety, what do you do w/ the inevitable dirt/grime that gets between the shield and the hood? I assume its easier to clean the ones that install w/ the gap, and easier to remove as well if needed?
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Hard to tell from the photo but kshoop's Aeroskin looks to be like mine, which is kind of a crinkle finish matte black. Haven't shopped in a while but AVS also made the smooth smoke color if you wanted something more suitable for graphics.