I am wanting to buy a bug guard. I am debating on the LUND Interceptor and have it painted on the back, or buy a BUGFLECTOR II color matched. I have heard from those with painted to match bug guards.

Anyone have the color matched from autoventshade BUGFLECTOR II?

If so does it match good?

Has it faded?

Has it warped?

Thanks

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

E-MAIL: SCOOBY14B@AOL.com

 

Not sure what you mean by color matched Bugflector II. I bought a clear Bugflector II and painted the back myself. It was pretty simple, I just lightly sanded the back and sprayed it the same color as my truck, then clearcoated it. It has held up with no problems for more than a year now.

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Y2K Lariat Flareside SC
5.4, 3.55 Limited Slip
Class III Towing Package
6 Disc CD Changer
Leather Captains Chairs
Bright Red over Silver


MODS:
Bugflector II
Herculiner Bedliner
Clear Corner Lenses
Ford Oval Hitch Cover
Steel Horse SS Nerf Bars
Custom Scratched Tailgate


Future mods:

Superchip and Airaid FIPK. (on hold until I return from Iceland)

 

What I mean by color matched is that you can order it by paint code.

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

E-MAIL: SCOOBY14B@AOL.com

 

I have a BugII. It came clear and the dealer painted it. I don't like the scratches that I can see through it from where they "roughed it up" on the back side, and my hood barely closes. I've had to slam it with both hands since they put it on.
It looks good, but I hope it lives through the slamming.

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2001 SuperCrew, Gen. II
**Dealer installed propane conversion.
Silver XLT 4x4, 5.4L: power driver's seat, captain's chairs, lim. slip, skids, tow pack, cage, moonroof.
Additions:
-16x8" Galaxy Centerlines with 265/75/16 Big O all terrain XT's,
-Waag wheel to wheel nerf bars (black with chrome steps)
-Trenz billet grill
-Sprayed black rubberized undercoating on axles, etc.
-Ford locking gas cap
-Gray Husky liners, front & rear
-Husky mudflaps
-Black/chrome pedals
-Charcoal sprayed-in Inyati bedliner
-tinted windows
-47 piece carbon fiber dash kit
-01' Lightning tails (plugged all holes from mud with polyurethane foam)
-Bug shield, painted
-Rust converter is being placed on all rusty areas
-Pioneer stereo/cd controller, Pioneer 12-disc changer, 4-channel Profile amp in parrallel runs 6 1/2" Infinity Kappa's in rear & stocks in front (will replace with components) & 10" MTX 6000 subwoofer box
Future: exhaust, FIPK, graphics, cap

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photopoint.com/j/View?u=1715031&a=13190608&p=49963880[/img]

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photopoint.com/j/View?u=1715031&a=13190608&p=49963877[/img]

 

I have one and have not had any problems with it. The paint match was good and the quality was good.

They paint the backside so there is no chipping from rocks.

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2001 F150 XLT Supercab
Deep Wedgewood
V6 4.2L
3.55LS
K&N filter
Remote entry
Bedliner
Captains Chairs
Valley Hitch
Bug Deflector II
(color matched)
No mods yet

 

I have had a bugdelfector II on my truck for a couple of months. I have not had any problems with it. I like it because it looks good and I did not have to deal with getting it painted.

<A HREF="http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~jcraveir/bugII.jpg" TARGET=_blank> </A>

Here is a shot of the hood clearence:

<A HREF="http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~jcraveir/bugIIback.jpg" TARGET=_blank> </A>

Jason

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2001 Bright Red SCab, 5.4, XLT, 4X4

From the factory:

• 5.4L Triton V8
• 4 Wheel Drive
• Off Road Package
• Rear Slider (I'm trying to get rid of)

Added Accesories:

• Snuglid bed cover
• Bugdeflector II painted to match
• Keypad mod (waiting...)
• Extensive body work after collision
• Numerous Malibu Boat stickers

[This message has been edited by skicrave (edited 06-21-2001).]

 

Skicrave:

How does it mount?

What paint code did you buy (E4)?

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

E-MAIL: SCOOBY14B@AOL.com

 

Here is a picture of how it mounts to the underside of the hood.

<A HREF="http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~jcraveir/bugIIattach.jpg" TARGET=_blank> </A>

It uses expanding plastic clips that mount in holes that are already there from the factory. It works kind of like a drywall screw mount. As you push the screw up through the plastic devise it expands against the back side of the hood and holds the shield in place. It is solid enough for me. There are 6 mounts total. I supose if you wanted to you could use some bolts to hold it on.

Sorry I forgot to mention that the paint code for bright red is E4.

Jason

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2001 Bright Red SCab, 5.4, XLT, 4X4

From the factory:

• 5.4L Triton V8
• 4 Wheel Drive
• Off Road Package
• Rear Slider (I'm trying to get rid of)

Added Accesories:

• Snuglid bed cover
• Bugdeflector II painted to match
• Keypad mod (waiting...)
• Extensive body work after collision
• Numerous Malibu Boat stickers

[This message has been edited by skicrave (edited 06-21-2001).]

 

Thanks skicrave...you helped me make up my mind!!!

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

E-MAIL: SCOOBY14B@AOL.com

 

You shouldn't have to slam it, sounds like something is out of adjustment. You will also want to make sure you put the little rubber bumpers on top of the grill surround where the BugII contacts it, otherwise it will rub the paint off.

 

No problem, it's a solid product. Like 2000Lariat said, make sure you put the little bump stops on the body itself. It's tempting to put them on the shield so you don't have to stick anything on your truck, but they will rub against that paint that way.

Jason

 

I have an oxford white Bugflector II. It is molded from a white plastic (not painted)and the color match is perfect. It blends in so well with color and the lines of the truck, it easily goes unnoticed.
I saw a smoked Lund shield in the parking lot the other day and it had weathered terribly. Hopefully mine will not.

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2001 XL Sport,StdCab
V-6 / Manual

 

SCOOBY14B,

I have a Buggflector II on my truck which is the dark smoke so I didn't have to paint it. It fits verry well and is very rigid compared to the "Flimsey" Lund. My dad has a Lund on his Truck and it flexes and waves as he drives down the road. Definitely go with the Buggflector II.

My $.02

Thanks,
Here is a pic of my truck with the Buggflector II on it.

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Phil
http://phildac.www8.50megs.com

[This message has been edited by phildacf150 (edited 06-23-2001).]

 

where did y'all get your color matched guards?

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
Built 5/14/01
Shipped 5/15/01
Delivered to dealer- 5/23/01
Accepted - 5/25/01
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX M/S tires

MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
Lightning headlights, corners and tails (they look great on red)
RAVIN Z-55's exiting out the rear @ 45 degree angle. LOVE IT!!!

Keep it looking good with:
KLASSE AIO
KLASSE SG
Blitz wax
EF Hi-intensity
Vinylex
Eagle 1 QD
Microfiber and 100% cotton towels

FUTURE MODS:
LINE-X liner
front tint

E-MAIL: SCOOBY14B@AOL.com

 

Get ahold of a JC Whittney catalog. $79.00.