WeatherTech Hood Protector?

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From my experience with all kinds on trucks, suv's, minivans.... Partially.

They do help with some, but there are still bugs that make it through and smack the windshield.
I have the aeroskin ii on my BS, and I still get bugs on the glass. But not as many.
Thanks, I think that in this case "less is better". I've used, in the past, deflectors attached to the REAR edge of the hood, causing an air curtain across the windshield that works very well, but can't find them anymore.
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Got the hood protector yesterday (along with the mud flaps). The hood protector DOS NOT FIT! It stops the hood from latching closed. Not enough space between the hood lip and body. Waiting for WeatherTech to respond before going further. Stay tuned......................
 

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Got the hood protector yesterday (along with the mud flaps). The hood protector DOS NOT FIT! It stops the hood from latching closed. Not enough space between the hood lip and body. Waiting for WeatherTech to respond before going further. Stay tuned......................
Mine did the same thing originally. Luckily I have a Weathertech store close by and took it to them to look at it. After a little time we got it closed by adjusting the 2 front rubber stops down and it closes fine. Hood actually fits better than factory. Try that
 

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Mine did the same thing originally. Luckily I have a Weathertech store close by and took it to them to look at it. After a little time we got it closed by adjusting the 2 front rubber stops down and it closes fine. Hood actually fits better than factory. Try that
Thanks for the help but did that already. In fact, I removed all 4 rubber stops AND most of the mount screws, still no change. Only way to close hood is to remove the rock/bug gaurd.
 


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OK, the verdict is in. There is not enough room between the hood lip and the body of my BL. Most likely a very unusual situation. WeatherTech has issued a return label and instructions, and will refund purchase costs. This makes WeatherTech a top notch company in my book. Help without hassle AND stand behind their products. Starting the mud flap installs tomorrow.
 

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I've seen a lot of folks have picked up the Aeroskin hood protector from Ford, but saw that WeatherTech has one that's maybe a little more streamlined - https://www.weathertech.com/ford/2021/bronco-sport/hood-protector/

Mostly wondering if anyone on here has picked this one up or tried it? Especially since they don't have any pics on their site of it on a BS.
I prefer the bolt on hood deflectors. Since I live in Illinois, I stopped at the Weathertech factory store and asked questions about their hood deflector 50290 which other companies sell, but not Weathertech anymore. They said this deflector uses stainless steel hardware. Weathertech told me they discontinued this product because it didn't meet the product performance expectations they hoped. I tried the AVS II bolt on 25633, but the hardware included steel bolts which don't work well with an aluminum hood, so I returned that product. Now I am looking to buy the EGR 303561 and after talkng directly with EGR, they told me the mounting hardware includes 6 clips and screws. I am hoping this one works to my satisfaction.
 

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I prefer the bolt on hood deflectors. Since I live in Illinois, I stopped at the Weathertech factory store and asked questions about their hood deflector 50290 which other companies sell, but not Weathertech anymore.
Did you go with the EGR?
I loved my Weathertech for my 2007 Highlander, but seems everyone is going to 3M.
WT does not even list the product for 2024,so now trying to fund experience with EGR
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