bug/stone deflector

iron_786 · January 22, 2018

got an 18 Silverado and want to put a deflector on... just was curious what everyone was using. and hopefully some pics? so many options out there now days. avs is prbly one of the bigger brands? had putco chromes on my last truck they were nice but slowly got salt pitted. and im not going the chrome route on this truck....so lets see what you guys have?

FSU1985 · January 22, 2018

I went with the AVS Aeroskin color match deflector. I’ve only had it on my truck a week so I can’t give you any other info besides you almost forget it’s there!

iron_786 · January 24, 2018

ya I looked into that...not available in my color! I got the metallic blue I think it was called...shoulda stuck with a black truck I guess.

Korazu · January 24, 2018

That's a bummer they don't have your color, but I hope they would have your color soon. I love my AVS AeroSkin. My '17 is color matched for the Graphite Metallic truck.

It was installed towards the end of September, where there was still quite a bit of humidity in the air. It stuck well and you almost can't tell it's there unless you really look or know what you're looking for.

iron_786 · January 24, 2018

I inquired and they don't know if or when they will be producing it....that's the bad part of buying early in the model year accessories come out late in the year... after you have some stone chips in the hood likely.... anyhow i'll hold off for a month or so its too cold outside to play with that kinda thing anyhow

kevinfranklin · August 30, 2018

This was the most recent discussion I could find about rock/bug deflectors..........

I'm looking to get one, and am leaning towards the AVS Aeroskin II, which is the matte/textured one for my black truck.

It attaches with the 3M tape, and has the "new" lip on it that supposedly pushes everything a bit higher so they miss the windshield.

Anyone have experience with it? Any concerns?

Any stellar recommendations for others? I don't want a faux-chrome or painted one that will chip.....

DougFL · August 30, 2018

I prefer bug deflectors that are hard mounted to the underside of the hood. 3M tape is great but it does not stand up well to a Car Wash. Here are some designed for your Silverado: https://www.cheapestgmparts.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=scat&scatgrp=exterior&scatsubgrp=protection

kevinfranklin · August 30, 2018

Well, my vehicle won't ever go thru a car wash unless my wife gets really mad at me and uses it as revenge. ;)

I do like the Aeroskin II's matte texture that won't show every chip and impact that occurs to it.......

AllterrainX440 · August 30, 2018

8 hours ago, kevinfranklin said:

This was the most recent discussion I could find about rock/bug deflectors..........

I'm looking to get one, and am leaning towards the AVS Aeroskin II, which is the matte/textured one for my black truck.

It attaches with the 3M tape, and has the "new" lip on it that supposedly pushes everything a bit higher so they miss the windshield.

Anyone have experience with it? Any concerns?

Any stellar recommendations for others? I don't want a faux-chrome or painted one that will chip.....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ZZOW8S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I really like the one this one. Can't speak to it being more or less effective then other options but it looks good and was an easy install. I'll try to take a picture after work and upload it.

As far as car washes go I recommend that you never go to a car wash that isn't touch free for a number of reasons and the 3m tape will hold up fine as long as you don't. Also, while not a worry with the current weather don't try to apply the tape in cold weather.

AllterrainX440 · August 30, 2018

9 hours ago, kevinfranklin said:

This was the most recent discussion I could find about rock/bug deflectors..........

I'm looking to get one, and am leaning towards the AVS Aeroskin II, which is the matte/textured one for my black truck.

It attaches with the 3M tape, and has the "new" lip on it that supposedly pushes everything a bit higher so they miss the windshield.

Anyone have experience with it? Any concerns?

Any stellar recommendations for others? I don't want a faux-chrome or painted one that will chip.....

18Midnight · October 27, 2018

I went with the AVS bugflector ii. Mainly because it was the only one they had at any of the half dozen auto accessories stores near me and I wanted to see it before buying. I think it helps some with bugs but did seem to drop my mileage by 1 or 2 per gallon. Matches the black pretty well.

HWYSTR455 · October 30, 2018

Aeroskin, mainly because I wanted it as tight to the body as possible. Went matte to flow with the 'theme' of silver/matte black. Wiped off the logo, prefer not to advertise. Will see how the adhesive holds, it was clean, used the promoter, and it was never waxed, added it when it had 6 miles on it, basically day-1 mods.