Splat! Bug Deflectors That Work
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! Your
windshield can get clouded over by bug splatter within minutes.
Without a bug deflector 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 device to protect your windshield and paint from bug
juice.
A bug
deflector or bug shield -- as some call it -- is one of
the easiest devices to install on your vehicle. A properly
installed shield will help deflect bugs as well as rocks saving
the hood of your vehicle from damaging chips and splatter. With
a bug deflector properly in place you will be able to complete
your journeys without needless distraction.
Installation can be accomplished in minutes especially if you
have a second person on hand to help you line up the bug
shield correctly. Before you start, you will need to
thoroughly wash and dry your vehicle taking extra care to clean
the area where the deflector will be mounted. Most deflectors
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
bug deflector. Most deflectors 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