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The Bug Shields / Hood Protectors Learning Center

Hood Protectors (also known as bug shields) have been around for a long time. In the beginning they were just tall flat pieces of plexiglas attached to the front end of a vehicle. . . Effective, but not much to look at! Now we have a much better understanding of aerodynamics and know that taller isn't necessarily better, it's the shape that matters. The hood protectors we make are designed to compliment the look of the vehicle while still providing maximum protection.

Features:

• Stand Away Design for easy cleaning
• Scratch Resistant
• Durable and UV Stable

Why Bug Shields Are Important

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Today's bug shields are no longer the unwieldy pieces of plastic that stick up unattractively from the front of your car and are not only unsightly, but create aerodynamic drag. To the contrary, modern bug shields feature sleek styling that complements the appearance of your truck, van, car or SUV, and are designed to be aerodynamic as well. Our bug deflectors and bug shields protect the leading edge of your hood from stone chips, bug residue, and other road debris, but they do it IN STYLE and in keeping with the aerodynamics of your vehicle. Bug shields are an important accessory for protecting your truck, car, van or SUV. Bug Deflectors also provide an important safety feature by deflecting bugs so they don't splatter against your windshield, blocking your vision or causing you to swerve. Bug Shields also keep rocks, stones, and road debris away from your windshield, minimizing cracking, breakage, pitting and again, most importantly, a dangerous reaction while driving.

Imagine your reaction when a rock, stone, road gravel, a sizable bug, or other debris from the road or from a vehicle in front of you comes flying toward you while you’re driving. Your automatic reaction might be to duck, shield your face, brake or swerve – all of which are completely natural reactions but, depending on the situation, can be quite dangerous. Not to mention the danger of impaired visibility or worse, a rock or stone actually cracking your windshield. This safety aspect of rock, stone, wind or bug deflectors is their most important feature. But it’s not all they do.

Protection

In addition to protecting your visibility and the integrity of your windshield, bug deflectors also protect the finish of your hood. Not only will your hood deflector keep rocks, stones, road gravel and other road debris from pitting, denting or scratching your hood, but by deflecting bugs, your bug shield is also protecting your vehicle's finish because dead bugs fuse to the paint and etch and pit your vehicle’s finish in a way that can be as damaging as rocks.

How Bug Shields Work

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Bug shields on the front of your car, truck, van or SUV actually alters the aerodynamics of your vehicle, so that the wind path shifts up and over your vehicle's front end, and up and over your windshield. Bug deflectors and bug shields shift the wind current so that objects are not directed into your windshield but are deflected up, over and away from your windshield, thereby maintaining your visibility and keeping your windshield relatively clean and clear. This is why they are also commonly called wind deflectors as well as bug shields.

Protection

In addition to protecting your visibility and the integrity of your windshield, bug deflectors also protect the finish of your hood. Not only will your hood deflector keep rocks, stones, road gravel and other road debris from pitting, denting or scratching your hood, but by deflecting bugs, your bug shield is also protecting your vehicle’s finish because dead bugs fuse to the paint and etch and pit your vehicle’s finish in a way that can be as damaging as rocks.

Bug Shield Installation

Our wind deflectors are mounted on the leading-edge of your vehicle’s hood. Truck Champ bug shields are easy to install with NO DRILLING REQUIRED.

Bug Deflector Materials

Mounted on the front of your hood, you can imagine the strength they need to be in order to withstand wind force and flying debris that they encounter in that leading-edge position. Not to worry. Our bug deflectors are made from premium-grade acrylic with molded-in aero styling to provide excellent strength and durability, not to mention top-notch protection without interfering with the aerodynamics of your vehicle.

Appearance

All our bug shields look great and are EASY TO CLEAN. You can go conservative with one of our clear bug shields. Or choose our paintable bug deflectors which can be painted to match or accent your vehicle’s color. A snazzier approach is to choose a chrome finish wind deflector to complement your truck’s, car’s or SUV’s chrome accessories. But to really spiff up and customize your vehicle, choose one of our specialty bug deflector . . . such as the Inferno Flame, Patriot (flag pattern), Skull or other cool bug deflector styles to add some real stylin’ to your ride!

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