BUG/HOOD DEFLECTOR revisited

[Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary]

Has anyone found a bug deflector that doesn't require a little bending with a heat gun? I've read a bunch of threads, some over a year old, and most of what I have seen either say there is one, bend it with a heat gun, or the website is no longer available. Also saw one on a Ford site but the shipping is more than the part and it looks like the same one from Aeroskin that has to be bent.

-Ford part: https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-hood-protector-aeroskin-black-smoke-vm2dz16c900a
-Broaddict: https://broaddict.com/products/broa...ronco-2021-23-hood-guard-shield-bug-deflector

Update: I purchased the one from Broaddict because it was basically the same as what is available from Ford but cheaper. Fit was good except for the ends. Used a good bit of painter's tape to make alignment guides and protect paint. Used a heat gun, off the hood, to heat the deflector just enough to make it moldable. Then used large spring clamps to reshape the deflector to the hood. It's not perfect but looks good and the wife is happy. Will add a pic later.

 

[95BK9]

I have not seen any updates either.

 

[Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary]

I have not seen any updates either.

Retired 5812. When did you go through Lackland?

 

[95BK9]

July 1980

 

[jlc64uk]

There really isn't much bending. It's more like pressing it into the curvature of the edge of the hood so that the adhesive will stick the deflector to the hood. I used a hair dryer to warm it up so it would flex enough to adhere. I hope that makes sense.

 

[Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary]

There really isn't much bending. It's more like pressing it into the curvature of the edge of the hood so that the adhesive will stick the deflector to the hood. I used a hair dryer to warm it up so it would flex enough to adhere. I hope that makes sense.

It does, thanks.

 

[RedTailHawk]

There really isn't much bending. It's more like pressing it into the curvature of the edge of the hood so that the adhesive will stick the deflector to the hood. I used a hair dryer to warm it up so it would flex enough to adhere. I hope that makes sense.

got a link for the deflector you used?

 

[95BK9]

This is what I used, no the fit is not perfect.

Bronco 2021-2025 Aeroskin Black Smoke Hood Deflector​

 

[jlc64uk]

got a link for the deflector you used?

it was the Ford Aeroskin from Ford accessories website. $89 i think

 

[mlbraptor]

If they made one specifically for the Raptor, I would get one.

 

[Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary]

got a link for the deflector you used?

Hood Deflector Hood Protector

Manufacturer Broaddict Color Black Material ABS Plastic Product Dimensions ‎57.4 x 10 x 3.25 inches Item weight ‎3.64 pounds Condition 100% Brand New Mounting Handre Include Yes COMPABILITY: Hood protector fit for Ford Bronco 4-Door & 2-Door 2021 2022 2023, CAN’T fit for Ford Bronco Sport...

broaddict.com

 

[Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary]

Here is the finished product. Bought the Broaddict deflector. Definitely need to heat the ends to assist in molding the deflector to the hood. Heavy spring clamps from harbor freight came in handy to hold it on the hood while heating. Clamps were also useful holding pressure on the ends when the plastic was hot.
https://broaddict.com/products/broa...ronco-2021-23-hood-guard-shield-bug-deflector

Also added a set of Steinjager shackles to the front bumper points.