By Matthew C. Keegan
August 22, 2005
If you are a regular driver and one accustomed to driving throughout the
southern US, you know that your vehicle will soon become well acquainted with
insects. Lots of them! Your windshield can get clouded over by bug splatter
within minutes. Without a bug deflector in place you will be running your
wipers and using up your windshield washer fluid in no time. Bug splatter is
not only an inconvenience, but a dangerous distraction. You can outfit your
vehicle with this simple to install device to protect your windshield and
paint from bug juice.
A bug deflector
or bug shield -- as some call it -- is one of the easiest devices to install
on your vehicle. A properly installed shield will help deflect bugs as well as
rocks saving the hood of your vehicle from damaging chips and splatter. With a
bug deflector properly in place you will be able to complete your journeys
without needless distraction. Installation can be accomplished in minutes especially if you have a second
person on hand to help you line up the
bug shield
correctly. Before you start, you will need to thoroughly wash and dry your
vehicle taking extra care to clean the area where the deflector will be
mounted. Most deflectors come with an alcohol pad to wipe away residual
debris. You will then dry that area with a soft cloth. After cleaning your vehicle, you will be ready to install the bug
deflector. Most deflectors are fastened with heavy duty double sided 3M tape,
so there is no drilling involved. Next, remove the backing of the tape and
line up the shield with your hood. This is why a second person can be so
handy: you’ll have the added assurance of making sure the shield is properly
centered. You may need to use a marking pencil for exact placement, but don’t
worry you can wash the marks away when installation has been completed. Once you have adhered the deflector to the proper place on your vehicle,
you will then attach two small clear rubber bumpers to place on the hood
behind the bug deflector. Place them in the areas where the hood and bug
deflector will come in contact with each other during high speed driving. That's it! Installation is a breeze and can be accomplished in 15-20
minutes. Manufacturers have created some awesome looking bug shields that not only
protect your car but give it a really “cool” look. Bug deflectors are made
from either scratch resistant acrylic or with stainless steel. Any sized car
or truck can be outfitted with a shield; shop online to find one that is right
for your vehicle.
Author Information: Matt
Keegan is The Article Writer
who writes on a variety of social, human interest, as well as business
related topics.