DO NOT install a Bug Guard on your X

[dak-rt-2a-XR]

holy crap...is it that hard to clean bugs off? thats more in painters tape that a car wash would cost!

 

[07SWB]

when i had my X i taped the front bumper and the mirrors when i went to Vegas just to be sure i didnt get any nasty rock chips in it.. i couldnt care less about some bugs lol

 

[blastap]

yah i have chips and it bothers me something awful.

 

[braves011]

didn't he do that to keep bugs off on the way to X fest

haha no that was AnthonyF, i haven't seen this picture before lol

 

[BSP06XRU]

haha no that was AnthonyF, i haven't seen this picture before lol

AnthonyF's X was SWB. this one is RR. I don't remember who's X it was. Maybe someone who went to that Hoorter meet can chime in?

Dug up another picture of it:

Pics were from BobbyB

 

[T0LLPHR33]

^...that XR secretly wants to be a SWB...:laugh:

 

[Edgeman]

You can always use blue painters tape!:top::laugh:

Glad I bought a SWB!

Thanks for the warning. I purchased a Toyota bug deflector (because bug deflectors work), but I wasn't pleased with the way it attached. It's still sitting in my den, since I haven't decided what to do with it. If I install it, I'll definitely put additional protection to protect the paint!

 

[tyashley13]

Mine had one on it also and when i took it off i freaked. I will never put one back on.

 

[JiNsEiGaNaI]

I have been running a bug guard n it was strictly for rock chips, but just read this, took my bug guard off n it was a little damaged but not too bad! So i was wondering, i want AND NEED one! So i was wondering whats a good one??? Anyone have the weather tech bug deflector? Since i have window deflectors, figured it would b gud n coolnto have same company

 

[Canadian Girl]

I have the same problem.... I was thinking the same ...but doubt they will fix it for me

 

[JiNsEiGaNaI]

Well some guys on here said avs is good but wondering wat about the weathertech bug deflectors

 

[prsoldier]

My bugshield is attached underneath the hood, no protective strips anywhere on painted surfaces, no corrosion. Looks like the one you bought was cheap.

 

[K2]

The one shown in the pics at the beginning of this thread came on my truck (dealer installed) when I bought it. I'm glad you dug up this thread though b/c the paint job that Toyota did on the hood is complete shit --- fading terribly --- and I'm having to get it repainted (on my dime) by a reputable paint shop in the next few weeks. :thumbdown:

 

[prsoldier]

Hope it comes out OK, If you are going to purchase another bug shield I recommend one that attaches with screws underneath the hood.

 

[JiNsEiGaNaI]

All of them do i believe! Mine had screws underneth hood, but factory toyota one! Check ur brand

 

[X-FREAK]

from my experience with the factory guards is nothing but problems, paint damage, wind noise, etc.