Those with BUGFLECTOR II please read...
#1
Those with bug deflectors please read...
I installed a bugflector II (color matched) last night. It seems to be rubbing slightly on the grill around the center of the hood. Is this normal. I have installed masking tape to try to limit to rubbing. Is there anything I can do to eliminate this. I just got my truck back yesterday from having the grill painted from scratches that I put on while installing my L lights. I dont wanna do it again.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by SCOOBY14B; 07-13-2001 at 11:50 PM.
#3
#4
#5
#6
You need to install the rubber pads to the top of the grill!!!! Just ask me...i didn't at first until i found out the nnot-so-nice paint removal that was occuring. After i put the pads on, no more rubbing. Otherwise the velcro or a heavy foam weather stipping along the entire top works great too.
Tony
Tony
#7
Trending Topics
#8
#11
Had a bug deflector on mine. It was there when I bought the truck. I have since removed it. I think it looks better w/o it. There are spots on the grill where it was rubbing. Can't remember what brand it is but I have it sitting in the bed of the truck and I have no idea how long it will be there.
Last edited by King James; 07-20-2001 at 06:33 PM.
#12
Mine too rubs a little. At the ends and a little in the center. I agree, they give you the bumper pads for a reason. I finally put mine on after the scuffing.
By the way, anyone have one crack? Mine has started cracking from near a screw, up around to the top. Not moving much but I've never seen one do that. Oh well, at about $35 I'll replace it if I need to.
By the way, anyone have one crack? Mine has started cracking from near a screw, up around to the top. Not moving much but I've never seen one do that. Oh well, at about $35 I'll replace it if I need to.
#13
I know its not polite to "dis" what other people have on their vehicles, but on my 98 F-150 I had a bugflector II bug deflector and I found the quality to be very poor, as well as similar paint rubbing. I could not relocate it so it wouldn't rub off the paint on the hood, and eventually got pissed, uninstalled it, snapped it in tow, and threw it at the garbage can.
ANYWAYS... I couldn't relocate or place anything in the way to stop the rubbing that wouldn't damage the hood itself. I ended up selling that truck minus the bug deflector with the paint touched up, and on my new F-150 I installed a Lund which I've been quite pleased with. On my Explorer I installed the bugflector II bug deflector and found it to be a piece of crap as well. It's currently sitting in the garage, next to the trash can, just waiting ot be tossed. Live and learn.
ANYWAYS... I couldn't relocate or place anything in the way to stop the rubbing that wouldn't damage the hood itself. I ended up selling that truck minus the bug deflector with the paint touched up, and on my new F-150 I installed a Lund which I've been quite pleased with. On my Explorer I installed the bugflector II bug deflector and found it to be a piece of crap as well. It's currently sitting in the garage, next to the trash can, just waiting ot be tossed. Live and learn.
#14
#15
The first Bugflector II (color matched)that I got was the one with the 2 sided tape and screws. It had cracks out of the box and would not fit right. The hood would not close at all. I sent it back and they sent me another one that was designed to fit in factory holes already in the hood (under 2 minutes to install) with some plastic grommets. It fits perfect and does not rub.