Hood Protector

[Pismoj]

I know there has been a lot of debate about a hood protector. I just received my first rock chip right in the front edge of the hood. My eyes go to it every time I enter the garage. Now I'm thinking about a hood protector. I know vibration at highway speed has been talked about, that would be something I could not tolerate. Any new information on what models are best and any other opinions. I used to buy leather bras for all my vehicles, but it seems they have went out of fashion, only available for the Explorer.

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[Deleted member 6350]

Well I made the mistake of getting the EGR one cuz it doesn’t go directly onto the hood like the Ford one does. Now I can’t go thru the car wash because of the deflector. I should have put the Ford one on, solves the problem of the car wash and the rock chips.

I know there has been a lot of debate about a hood protector. I just received my first rock chip right in the front edge of the hood. My eyes go to it every time I enter the garage. Now I'm thinking about a hood protector. I know vibration at highway speed has been talked about, that would be something I could not tolerate. Any new information on what models are best and any other opinions. I used to buy leather bras for all my vehicles, but it seems they have went out of fashion, only available for the Explorer.

 

[Wolf256]

I have the Xpel paint protection film. I had it done through the dealer, but the are a lot of places that apply them. I have the EGR in the garage. I haven’t decided if I want to put it on or not. I had a different one on the 2022 that was basically bolt on. I take my BS through the touchless car wash all the time. I refuse to use a car wash that slaps/beats the heck out of my paint and the ones with brushes are not any better. Just my $0.02 worth.

 

[Bucko]

I've reported on other threads that I installed the Ford hood protector, and I have had absolutely no issues with hood vibration or any other ill effect.

 

[21Broncosaurus]

i just installed the Aeroskin ii this past weekend. Held up to heavy cross winds and helped limit wind noise caused by my roof rack. It does rattle the hood quite a bit after 70+ mph but overall a great buy and looks good.

 

[Bluejaye]

I have the Aeroskin II, it definitely shakes the hood a scary amount at 70+ speeds. But, I guess I've just gotten used to it and stopped worrying about it. I got a freaking chip right after my first trip on the highway, so I guess I'd rather have the shaking than more pits.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

I have the Aeroskin II, it definitely shakes the hood a scary amount at 70+ speeds. But, I guess I've just gotten used to it and stopped worrying about it. I got a freaking chip right after my first trip on the highway, so I guess I'd rather have the shaking than more pits.

My hood shakes going through the air dryer at the car wash. The hood are just a bit nervous around fast moving air! ?

 

[fog53]

Had mine installed when I purchased the vehicle new in '21. No problems and it had saved the front of the hood from a few dings during out yearly round trips from Florida to Wyoming

 

[Hot Rod Mike]

Areoskin waste of money.

 

[wireman]

Areoskin waste of money.

If it saves some paint chips and possibly windshield chips and cracks, worth the money.

I have one installed and I'm happy with it. But you know, opinions are like A!!!!, everyone has one are highly subjective.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE.

 

[Hot Rod Mike]

14,000 miles of freeway driving and one tiny chip the size of the head of a pin. Stop tailgating ?

 

[Pismoj]

Got my chip on a 2 lane road going the opposite way from a semi. I don't tailgate trying to avoid chips and this happens. Argh!

 

[Barry S.]

I know there has been a lot of debate about a hood protector. I just received my first rock chip right in the front edge of the hood. My eyes go to it every time I enter the garage. Now I'm thinking about a hood protector. I know vibration at highway speed has been talked about, that would be something I could not tolerate. Any new information on what models are best and any other opinions. I used to buy leather bras for all my vehicles, but it seems they have went out of fashion, only available for the Explorer.

I have the AVS Aeroskin for over a year. Easy to install, seems to be doing the job keeping rocks and small pebbles off hood and windshield. Haven't noticed any hood vibration with speeds up to 80mph.

 

[rocks]

I'm not a fan of the look with the hood protector but will go with one if I get chips.

 

[AndyMac204]

I strongly suggest any type of hood protector. After 70,000 kms, the front lower edge of our hood is pretty rough.

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