Are bug deflecotors tacky? - Page 2

FordeatinZ71 · 07-23-2008, 03:05 PM

lol, that's awesome. i saw one with EVOM GNIKCUF on it...

ksukats57 · 07-23-2008, 03:20 PM

[quote=90Z71Stepside]should it go?
[quote]

YES

TheBigRedZ71 · 07-23-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordeatinZ71

lol, that's awesome. i saw one with EVOM GNIKCUF on it...

id rock that!!!!!

other than that, theyre horrible and should be illegal. I have yet to see one that looks good

90Z71Stepside · 07-23-2008, 04:06 PM

I think I am going to leave it on until I repaint it in the spring.

MAACO $899

wsigo · 07-23-2008, 06:33 PM

I'm still keeping mine. Well, until I get a cowl hood. Oh the well, here's my rig just for giggles.

Stevens07 · 07-23-2008, 06:36 PM

I think if you do alot of driving especially in the winter, they do their job. In Pa, they put alot of rock salt/ash down on the roads for skid protection, and wow, does it beat up a trucks paint. But if you don't, then loose it.

Steven

19doug90 · 07-23-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevens07

I think if you do alot of driving especially in the winter, they do their job. In Pa, they put alot of rock salt/ash down on the roads for skid protection, and wow, does it beat up a trucks paint. But if you don't, then loose it.

Steven

i drive a ton during the winter, and would never use one of those. New paint is easier to buy then your dignity back.

Stevens07 · 07-23-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19doug90

i drive a ton during the winter, and would never use one of those. New paint is easier to buy then your dignity back.

Yeah,.. $5-$700 bucks for a paint job rather than using one for a few months for $50 worth of protection. That makes sense.

Each to their own I guess.

Steven

19doug90 · 07-23-2008, 06:42 PM

lol im just being a jerk, they are ugly tho

are you using them just to keep all the sand that gets kicked up at the truck from damaging the paint?

Stevens07 · 07-23-2008, 07:00 PM

It's all good brother.

When I was commuting to work, (75 miles round trip) My trucks always got tore up. The bug sheilds were the only thing that kept the front from being all chipped up. I agree, they are ugly but they do their job (most cases)

About once a year, I lost a windshield too.. but insurance always covered that.

KDM86 · 07-23-2008, 07:09 PM

I had a low profile one on my 2001 but it was so small that it was useless and did nothing, so I don't think I would get another one....

Jaymez · 07-23-2008, 07:12 PM

My last car was chipped to hell on the leading edge and I hate painting. My truck's got one and if I can find one that doesn't look like the old 80's style, my 87 will have one, too. Hell, I don't care what anyone thinks of it. I'm making the payments on it and not them.

Abes · 07-23-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wsigo

If you like the bug sheild, keep it. Who cares what others think!

EXACTLY!!!

buggybluescom · 07-23-2008, 07:35 PM

all my driving is highway and before I painted my truck my hood was destroyed with chips when I get some money I will probably go with the cowl hood and no bug shield but I have noticed that I haven't got any new rock chips in my hood or windshield in the last month and my friends that help me redo the truck said that the cowl hoods take a beating on the highway and I had a 700 mile ride back home with fresh paint. I will say I like the look painted to match the truck thou.

ice2500HD · 07-24-2008, 07:34 PM

Go for the smooth 3m paint shield protector

overall

90Z71Stepside · 07-25-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ice2500HD

Go for the smooth 3m paint shield protector

overall

I have never seen that before. Probably because I can barely see it on your truck even after you pointed it out.

BlackBeauty91 · 07-25-2008, 05:13 PM

The one on my old truck saved the windshield from rocks a time or two.

1SIK02 · 07-25-2008, 05:24 PM

I think they llok like crap. depends on what truck though, my dads avalanche has one and it looks alright. but i took mine off the truck when i got it.

FordeatinZ71 · 07-25-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigRedZ71

id rock that!!!!!

other than that, theyre horrible and should be illegal. I have yet to see one that looks good

i agree man. i still have the one off my old '83 in the shed...i meant to give it to the guy but forgot...

07-23-2008, 03:05 PM	#21
FordeatinZ71 FSC Drunkin Teem Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2002 Member ID: 2427 Pics: My Gallery Location: Hooks, Texas...i keep working closer and closer to 'Bama! Age: 25 Posts: 2,882	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? lol, that's awesome. i saw one with EVOM GNIKCUF on it... <---thanks 454SS!! 1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 extended cab, 350, 700R4 with shift kit, exhaust work...in need of body work...lol... 1983 GMC Sierra K1500 sold...

07-23-2008, 03:20 PM	#22
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07-23-2008, 04:06 PM	#24
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07-23-2008, 06:33 PM	#25
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07-23-2008, 06:36 PM	#26
Stevens07 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2003 Member ID: 5321 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bellefonte, Pa Age: 40 Posts: 633	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? I think if you do alot of driving especially in the winter, they do their job. In Pa, they put alot of rock salt/ash down on the roads for skid protection, and wow, does it beat up a trucks paint. But if you don't, then loose it. Steven 2007 GMC Sierra SLT Vmax. 4.10 gears, Bedrug, Boss MT100 20x8.5 wheels/Kumho STX tires, Extang Bed cover, Line of Fire, Denali Grill, GM Performance Intake and DiabloSport Predator. Last edited by Stevens07 : 07-23-2008 at 06:36 PM.


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19doug90 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Member ID: 41094 Pics: My Gallery Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 531	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? lol im just being a jerk, they are ugly tho are you using them just to keep all the sand that gets kicked up at the truck from damaging the paint?

07-23-2008, 07:00 PM	#30
Stevens07 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2003 Member ID: 5321 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bellefonte, Pa Age: 40 Posts: 633	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? It's all good brother. When I was commuting to work, (75 miles round trip) My trucks always got tore up. The bug sheilds were the only thing that kept the front from being all chipped up. I agree, they are ugly but they do their job (most cases) About once a year, I lost a windshield too.. but insurance always covered that. 2007 GMC Sierra SLT Vmax. 4.10 gears, Bedrug, Boss MT100 20x8.5 wheels/Kumho STX tires, Extang Bed cover, Line of Fire, Denali Grill, GM Performance Intake and DiabloSport Predator. Last edited by Stevens07 : 07-23-2008 at 07:00 PM.

07-23-2008, 07:09 PM	#31
KDM86 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2008 Member ID: 87006 Pics: My Gallery Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 133	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? I had a low profile one on my 2001 but it was so small that it was useless and did nothing, so I don't think I would get another one.... "in a state where the relative positions of subsystems do not vary over time"

07-23-2008, 07:12 PM	#32
Jaymez Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2007 Member ID: 78768 Pics: My Gallery Location: Watertown, CT Age: 26 Posts: 402	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? My last car was chipped to hell on the leading edge and I hate painting. My truck's got one and if I can find one that doesn't look like the old 80's style, my 87 will have one, too. Hell, I don't care what anyone thinks of it. I'm making the payments on it and not them. The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong. FOR SALE 8ft Fisher Plow before snow falls? PM me!

07-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#34
buggybluescom Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2006 Member ID: 42013 Pics: My Gallery Location: n. charleston SC Posts: 25	Re: Are bug deflecotors tacky? all my driving is highway and before I painted my truck my hood was destroyed with chips when I get some money I will probably go with the cowl hood and no bug shield but I have noticed that I haven't got any new rock chips in my hood or windshield in the last month and my friends that help me redo the truck said that the cowl hoods take a beating on the highway and I had a 700 mile ride back home with fresh paint. I will say I like the look painted to match the truck thou.

07-24-2008, 07:34 PM	#35
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07-25-2008, 05:13 PM	#37
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07-25-2008, 05:24 PM	#38
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