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Splat! Guards That Work
By Matthew Keegan

If you are a regular driver and one accustomed to driving throughout the southern US, you know that your vehicle will soon become well acquainted with insects. Lots of them! "Truck Bug Shield" Your windshield can get clouded over by bug splatter within minutes. Without a Truck Bug Shield in place you will be running your wipers and using up your windshield washer fluid in no time.

Bug splatter is not only an inconvenience, but a dangerous distraction. You can outfit your vehicle with this simple to install Truck Bug Shields to protect your windshield and paint from bug juice.

CUSTOM-FIT BUGFLECTOR STONE & BUG SHEILD

A bug shield or bug deflector -- as some call it -- is one of the easiest devices to install on your vehicle. A properly installed Truck Bug Shields will help shield bugs as well as rocks saving the hood of your vehicle from damaging chips and splatter. With a Truck Bug Shields properly in place you will be able to complete your journeys without needless distraction.

Installation of Truck Bug Shields can be accomplished in minutes especially if you have a second person on hand to help you line up the Truck Bug Shields correctly. Before you start, you will need to thoroughly wash and dry your vehicle taking extra care to clean the area where the Truck Bug Shields will be mounted. Most Truck Bug Shields come with an alcohol pad to wipe away residual debris. You will then dry that area with a soft cloth.

After cleaning your vehicle, you will be ready to install the Truck Bug Shields. Most shields are fastened with heavy duty double sided 3M tape, so there is no drilling involved. Next, remove the backing of the tape and line up the shield with your hood. This is why a second person can be so handy: you’ll have the added assurance of making sure the shield is properly centered. You may need to use a marking pencil for exact placement, but don’t worry you can wash the marks away when installation has been completed.

Once you have adhered the shield to the proper place on your vehicle, you will then attach two small clear rubber bumpers to place on the hood behind the bug shield. Place them in the areas where the hood and bug shield will come in contact with each other during high speed driving.

That's it! Installation is a breeze and can be accomplished in 15-20 minutes.

Manufacturers have created some awesome looking bug deflectors that not only protect your car but give it a really “cool” look. Bug shields are made from either scratch resistant acrylic or with stainless steel. Any sized car or truck can be outfitted with a shield; shop online to find one that is right for your vehicle.

Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for Car Parts Stuff.

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