I installed an OEM Honda Hood Deflector over the weekend. I regret buying it because it doesn't even cover the entire width of the hood, yet it was expensive AF. How much are you American guys paying for one of these from your dealer on average?
Pics below. If anyone wants to take a shot at installing it, feel free to ask me Qs and I'll help, I got it done pretty easily and it looks good overall, but wish it spanned the entire width of the hood.
I think it would look unbalanced and overwhelming if it was the entire width of the hood. It obviously is made to work where the bugs hit you, which is directly across the front.
Nice job- it looks great & should help. I already have a little ping on my hood from small rock. Am considering having my tint shop install a clear bra, but since my car is white I am concerned about it yellowing.
I did mine within the first few weeks of ownership. The shop told me most 'yellowing' is actually the result of not keeping it clean. I wash my car more than my bride would like, but after 3 years it still looks clear, unlike the rock guards near the rear fender wells. That tells me the glue used on the back of the Honda applied material is junk. So, go for it. I actually had them do the mirrors and door handle inserts on the front doors at the same time.
I did mine within the first few weeks of ownership. The shop told me most 'yellowing' is actually the result of not keeping it clean. I wash my car more than my bride would like, but after 3 years it still looks clear, unlike the rock guards near the rear fender wells. That tells me the glue used on the back of the Honda applied material is junk. So, go for it. I actually had them do the mirrors and door handle inserts on the front doors at the same time.
Thanks!- the clear bra I had on my Honda Fit for over 8 years never yellowed, but it was on a light blue car- so I imagine the same stuff will stay clear on the white pearl.
I installed an OEM Honda Hood Deflector over the weekend. I regret buying it because it doesn't even cover the entire width of the hood, yet it was expensive AF. How much are you American guys paying for one of these from your dealer on average?
Pics below. If anyone wants to take a shot at installing it, feel free to ask me Qs and I'll help, I got it done pretty easily and it looks good overall, but wish it spanned the entire width of the hood.
I just purchased a 2021 hrv sport. I would like to install the front bug guard on it. Has anyone installed the one from Honda??? Do you like it??? Was installation easy???
my hood has Expel protective film and the little clear tabs. I am sure it will not hurt my hood by rubbing through. I think even with a non wrapped hood, as long as everything is tightened down correctly it should be fine.
Yes it works perfect. I had the entire front end done to include the mirrors, roof and A-pillars. I do it to ALL of my vehicles and after driving them for 5 years there are (0) marks on them.
Well I just installed the bug deflector on my 2021 hrv sport. It looks great. Not to thrilled about the tape and the brackets I just hope over time they do not mess up the paint on the hood...but overall the OEM Honda piece looks good...
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