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Bug Shield/ deflectors- Looking for input

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Old 07-29-2009, 04:43 PM
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Default Bug Shield/ deflectors- Looking for input

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I am trying to decide if I want a bug shield/deflector on my 2009 JK. I do a lot of evening driving and the windshield is just getting pummeled by the bugs. If you use a bug shield/deflector on your JK can you post pics of what they look like on them and if they really work or just a waste of $60.

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Old 07-29-2009, 04:46 PM
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I just keep some Bug remover in the windshield washer and windex in the back for when it gets bad.
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I think my Wade Automotive bug shield works pretty good, granted bugs are still gona get on the windshield, but the bugs that hit mine tend to be more toward the upper half of the windshield and also they arent as abundant as they were pre-bugdeflector, here is a link to some pics...[IMG][/IMG]
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I'm more concerned about deflecting stones than bugs. Bugs will wipe off. Here is the one I got from Weathertech (no screws)

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Originally Posted by daggo66
I'm more concerned about deflecting stones than bugs. Bugs will wipe off. Here is the one I got from Weathertech (no screws)

Does it work? I had the nose-piece bra on my TJ with the little air-dam and it seemed to be a benefit.
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Are any of those the one in the Quadratec catalog? They have one in there for 40 bucks. I think it didn't use screws and it sat up from the hood.
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Just say no!
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I think a little bug remover in the windshield washer will be better... I personally like the clean look of the jeep from the front...
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Just to clarify...the second smily is entitled "yucky"


No offense, but it is a Jeep...
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It's all a personal preferance thing when it comes to the looks. Personally I like mine, while bugs do still get on the windshield it seems to keep some off and the ones that do make it seem to hit higher and helps with rock nicks. It also seems to make the hood bounce around less on the high way. It is the Bugflector II by Auto Ventshade. I don't have a pic of mine right now but here is the one from site I orderd it from.



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