Concensus on the Best Hood protector/ Bug deflector - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

AlaskaCub · #1 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:09 AM

Well its been long enough that someone has had to find a good Hood protector/Bug deflector that doesn't fly off on the highway, doesn't look tacky and actually fits the truck well. What are you guys buying and a pic would be nice. I had one on everlasting back order from Toyota and with the latest info I got, I cancelled the order. Thanks

mxsjw · #2 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:17 AM

I'll bite...
This is the FormFit
$65.00
I installed it in April 07
The center section feels a bit flimsy, by that I mean, I can grab it and pull it away from the clamps if I wanted to, but it stays put otherwise.
It has a lifetime warranty from my dealership parts counter, so If I ever feel like it is going to fail, I can trade it for a new one.
I drive a min. of 60 miles per day and in the 6++ months it has been on there, I have one tiny rock chip on the curved part of the hood, so it has done it's job well. I have never found myself cleaning the bugs off my windshield at the service station, so it works well in that area too.
Install write up is here...Bug Deflector

blaster21996 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mxsjw

I'll bite...
This is the FormFit
$65.00
I installed it in April 07
The center section feels a bit flimsy, by that I mean, I can grab it and pull it away from the clamps if I wanted to, but it stays put otherwise.
It has a lifetime warranty from my dealership parts counter, so If I ever feel like it is going to fail, I can trade it for a new one.
I drive a min. of 60 miles per day and in the 6++ months it has been on there, I have one tiny rock chip on the curved part of the hood, so it has done it's job well. I have never found myself cleaning the bugs off my windshield at the service station, so it works well in that area too.
Install write up is here...Bug Deflector

how about a link?

mxsjw · #4 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by blaster21996

how about a link?

I got it from my local dealer, but they sell over the phone or internet, it is just not a fancy (click to buy) site. Toyota of Puyallup serving the Seattle, Tacoma, Puyallup area Toyota Dealership offering new and used Toyotas, a Toyota Dealer Cars, Trucks and SUVs

blaster21996 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mxsjw

I got it from my local dealer, but they sell over the phone or internet, it is just not a fancy (click to buy) site. Toyota of Puyallup serving the Seattle, Tacoma, Puyallup area Toyota Dealership offering new and used Toyotas, a Toyota Dealer Cars, Trucks and SUVs

Thanks. I will call them in the AM. I like them on your Tundra.

Alberta60 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:04 PM

I went with the stock Toyota deflector and have 20000 miles on it so far and it still seems fine to me.

rthistle2 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 11:53 AM

Clear Bra.....never breaks or rattles or falls off and protects better

benbeaux · #8 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rthistle2

Clear Bra.....never breaks or rattles or falls off and protects better

+1 for clear bra. Oh, and it doesn't collect crap behind it like leaves & acorns.

Meka · #9 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 07:40 AM

Where did you purchase your clear bra from? Does it help with bug deflection?

Thanks.
Meka

speed25 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 08:47 AM

+2 on the clear bra, and I've had it since 2001! I've never found a "bug-deflector" to ever actually deflect any bugs over the windshield. I would always find the same bugs on the glass as on the "deflector."

Try the link in my signature for the clear bras.

benbeaux · #11 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Meka

Where did you purchase your clear bra from? Does it help with bug deflection?

Thanks.
Meka

I bought a kit off fleabay & installed it myself. Others got to a local tint place to have it done.

I've never seen a bug deflector do that. The one on my T100 was eaten by lovebugs & they still covered my windshield. It caught crap behind it & I had to remove it every time I detailed the truck. The first one broke off at one corner when I slammed the hood shut on a real cold day after checking the oil. It also made my hood shake real bad when I went over 65mph.

The 3m material will take a beating & when it gets to the point I can't buff out the bug guts, I'll pull it off & put on a new piece.

WXMotorSports · #12 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 01:28 PM

AVS Bug Deflector. I also have the paint protection on as I like the look of the bug guard as well.

I sell both.

Paul Gilley · #13 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AlaskaCub

Well its been long enough that someone has had to find a good Hood protector/Bug deflector that doesn't fly off on the highway, doesn't look tacky and actually fits the truck well. What are you guys buying and a pic would be nice. I had one on everlasting back order from Toyota and with the latest info I got, I cancelled the order. Thanks

Try J.C.Whitney for a Lund bug guard. Fit is good, installation is fairly simple and it stays on. Price was really good at the time I ordered. Don't remember exact cost. Think it was about $60.00 including shipping. Will try for a picture of my Tundra with the guard.

molecule · #14 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 12:05 PM

I agree ; I have the Lund best part it doesn't touch the hood .

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Originally Posted by Paul Gilley

Try J.C.Whitney for a Lund bug guard. Fit is good, installation is fairly simple and it stays on. Price was really good at the time I ordered. Don't remember exact cost. Think it was about $60.00 including shipping. Will try for a picture of my Tundra with the guard.

dave1xyz · #15 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 09:57 AM

I have used the Toyota hood deflector on my 2002 Camry SE and now my 2007 Camry XLE. Was never sure if it was effective and whether or not I looked the appearance.
So...I have removed it from my 07 to try it. First, I like the look without the deflector. Second, I discovered the dealer had not used the anti-abrasion strips to protect the hood paint. As a result I have four nasty paint scars on the hood. The dealer has offered to paint the hood.