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Might anyone have some firsthand experience with one that actually works, and doesn't look too hideous on one of these new trucks?

 

I usually install these devices on all my trucks. Bugs are horrible. With this new hood design, I wasn't sure how well a bug flipper would work, and I suspect it'll need to be stuck down with tape. So I just installed some clear bra. The friggin bugs however are just too much. I need to install a bug flipper/hood protector.

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There are two types of hood deflectors for our trucks.

 

Your typical high profile hood deflector

 

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http://www.shopchevyparts.com/exterior/2014-sierra-1500-molder-hood-deflector-smoke/19302684-p-92278135.html

 

 

 

And a low profile design that is installed via some 3M double sided tape

 

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http://www.shopchevyparts.com/exterior/2014-sierra-1500-molder-hood-deflector-low-profile-smoke/19302683-p-92278134.html

 

 

I personally have the low profile design. It honestly does not do good job at keeping bugs away from my windshield, but it does protect the front of the hood against rock chips, which I already had a few of. Honestly though I don't think either design will really help keep bugs off the windshield, if that's what you are looking for.

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Like WendysOrBust mentioned, I too went with the lower profile on my 2014 Silverado after I suffered a rock chip. I seriously doubt anything but a lot of washer fluid will help with the bugs. I got the smoked AVS Hoodflector, on my black truck, you don't see it a first glance. Install was very easy.

 

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The taller one doesn't look right. .... bummer. Thanks fellas.

  • 3 months later...
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I've been looking at all of the available bugshield-hoodshields available specifically for the '14-newer GMC Sierra. (Shields for Silverado's typically mount differently than the Sierra)

 

Not crazy about the AVS Aeroskin as I'd like protection of the hood & front fenders above the lights.

 

Most shields require use of 2-sided tape and some clips, and now after contacting EGR about their Superguard shield for the Sierra, found they only use "friction fit" clips, no 2-sided tape for installation.

 

Has anyone installed or used one of these shields?

Not sure why they didn't make it wider to add protection for the fender tips.

 

Here's a picture of a clear shield which allows you to see the clips & rubber bumpers. With a smoke-colored shield, these wouldn't be so easily seen.

 

 

Another shield that I'm considering is the AVS Hoodflector low-profile shield-just haven't seen a good photo of one on a '14-'15 GMC Sierra and no local shops stock them.

 

 

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I have a stamped on my hood. Best one I could find. It doesn't use the clips on hood edge to install it. You open hood, remove plastic hardware used to hold weather stripping on hood, remove weather stripping, line deflector up with holes in bottom of hood, use new plastic hardware that fits in existing weather strip holes. Also put weather stripping on after lining deflector with hood holes.

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I have a stamped on my hood. Best one I could find. It doesn't use the clips on hood edge to install it. You open hood, remove plastic hardware used to hold weather stripping on hood, remove weather stripping, line deflector up with holes in bottom of hood, use new plastic hardware that fits in existing weather strip holes. Also put weather stripping on after lining deflector with hood holes.

Installing one on a Silverado is different than a Sierra due to the design/shape of the hood-the ones made for the Silverado are truly a "bolt-on" whereas for the Sierra it's 2-sided tape and or clips so far.

 

I am awaiting a Wade bug shield for my Sierra as the Wade rep says it doesn't use 2-sided tape or clips-we shall see.

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Installing one on a Silverado is different than a Sierra due to the design/shape of the hood-the ones made for the Silverado are truly a "bolt-on" whereas for the Sierra it's 2-sided tape and or clips so far.I am awaiting a Wade bug shield for my Sierra as the Wade rep says it doesn't use 2-sided tape or clips-we shall see.

Oh my bad. I didn't realize they were different. I know I looked for a couple months before I found the stamped one didn't require that tape and clips for a Silverado. I just don't trust them. Hope the Wade works out for you.

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I went with the higher profile AVS shield. I was concern about the low profile ones and not being able to easily wash the salt out from under it in the winter. With the higher profile one it can easily be washed right out.

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I received the Wade Platinum bug shield a week ago, only to find out you would need to drill holes on the underside of the hood to install it.

 

I contacted the Westin Automotive company who makes the shield under the Wade name to find out what the deal was with the shield.

 

I took some pictures showing them the underside of my hood with their shield held in postion - their mounting tabs not even close to the OEM GMC holes, and their hardware consisted of 4 sheet metal screws and 4 washers. Waited a few days and never heard from them, called them and the guy says "Yeah, you will need to drill holes to install it."

 

Not sure why they go through the work to produce the shield witth molded in mounting areas but yet it isn't a simple bolt on like their shield for a Silverado.

 

Why does GMC put those square holes in the underside panel of the hood on the Sierra? I have yet to find a shield that utilizes them for mounting.

 

Attached are a couple pics, one showing the 4 square holes in the underside hood panel, and the others show where the Wade shield fits in relation to the holes in the hood.

 

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