Hood protector/ Bug deflector recommendations

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DiscoCam

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I have a 2016 SR5 and I would like to buy a hood protector on it to protect against stone chips. Any recommendations on brand? Considering OEM, AVS, and WeatherTech. Would like to get one that can't potentially harm the paint on the leading edge of the hood (I hear the OEM one does that sometimes but I'm not sure).

Thanks
 
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Bug deflectors don't offer much in protection in my opinion. I feel like they send whatever bounces off them right into your windshield. Go with a clear bra or a hood wrap. That will act as a layer of protection and if you go with a wrap, you can help get rid of the hood glare as well and its easily removable and does a pretty good job of protecting the paint.
 
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I have a 2016 SR5 and I would like to buy a hood protector on it to protect against stone chips. Any recommendations on brand? Considering OEM, AVS, and WeatherTech. Would like to get one that can't potentially harm the paint on the leading edge of the hood (I hear the OEM one does that sometimes but I'm not sure).

Thanks
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I have the one I took off my truck on the first day.

$50 plus shipping
 
I've always used them to protect the leading edge of the hood from stone chips and the ensuing rust/corrosion.

That being said my runner has a weathertech deflector on. The first thing I noticed was the mounting hardware. They supplied plastic grommets and stainless screws which is light years better than the plastic mounting plugs that came with the previous deflector I had on my Ram, which eventually loosened and couldn't be tightened again.


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Clear bra. There's a lot more paint up front to be chipped other that the front edge of the hood. The clear bra can cover almost all of it. They can deteriorate over time and look like cheap, but then you just remove or replace it.
 
I bought the AVS one off of Amazon for a little less than $40.

Mounting is super easy. Took maybe 1 min and nothing is rubbing. I removed the AVS sticker badge so it looks OEM.
 
I'm gonna do 3M paint protection film on the bumper and grill surround. Glad to hear nothing about the deflector damaging the paint. So I'm buying the AVS deflector only because it's the cheapest. Thank you everyone
 
Just installed the protector today and I really like it. Pretty much exactly what I was looking for as it doesn't touch the paint at all. Got the AVS Bug Deflector II btw. Will post pics soon.
 
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I had my front and partial hood wrapped by XPell clear bra and than added an AVS bug deflector. The Xpel does a gray job of keeping the front end and headlights from getting nicks and dings.
Not sure if the bug deflector is actaully helping or not, but I can't see it doing any harm so I keep it on.
 
I've been running the AVS for two years now. I love it. A clear bra will certainly provide better overall protection but these do serve a function. The fit and finish is right on par.


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DiscoCam said:
I have a 2016 SR5 and I would like to buy a hood protector on it to protect against stone chips. Any recommendations on brand? Considering OEM, AVS, and WeatherTech. Would like to get one that can't potentially harm the paint on the leading edge of the hood (I hear the OEM one does that sometimes but I'm not sure).

Thanks
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I had AVS and got a great deal with Toyota OEM.. I like how the oem is not as bulky as the AVS...

I have the AVS sitting here.. 20 bucks plus shipping paid by you I will be willing to send it out?

Let me know..
 
Tried finding the post a couple months back where the 4Runner owner said his AVS hood deflector II was rubbing on the paint on the surround around the grill. Just checked mine and took it off because it was also resting on the paint on the grille surround below the front of edge of the hood. Its true it doesn't touch the paint on the hood itself but it does touch the grille surround under it.

Looked and looked for the post but could not find. The forum member even posted pictures of the paint damage that he was going to the dealer about.

So thanks whoever you were for the heads up.

Does anyone know if the oem deflector touches the paint on the grille surround? Thanks Jim
 
I have a AVS on my 2016 SR5. I didnt think it really did much for bugs or rocks until...a construction big rig dropped a rock, (little smaller than a golf ball) and was deflected by the AVS from hitting my windshield. Lucky I guess
 
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