Bugs and rock chips on the hood options?

Tom57 · Jul 2, 2024

I want to protect the front of my hood getting chipped with bugs and rock chips.
I could go with a hood visor, or hood bra......... but I was thinking that a clear hood wrap would be better?
I don't like the looks of a hood visor and snow and ice gets trapped behind it, and I had front bras before but found out where they latch it rubs and damages the paint.
Hood Wrap ?

CrispyBacon · Jul 2, 2024

If you're paying for PPF, do the big parts of the bumper, too.

I need a paint touch up pen. I have two little chips

Dean2 · Jul 2, 2024

I have PPF and Chrome bumpers and grill on my pickup. Rock chips issue is solved and the PPF makes a very big difference. The right hood mounted deflector can also help a lot with the amount of bugs that end up on your wind shield. PAM cooking spray on the bumper, grill and back of mirrors after washing the vehicle, makes washing bug splats off very easy. Some Dawn dish soap in your washer fluid helps a ton with getting them off of the windshield.

Scottly · Jul 2, 2024

Bras are for boobs, because there is no paint to rub off. Pam cooking spray controls the bugs but does nothing for rock chips. The clear wrap seems to be the best option.

Dean2 · Jul 2, 2024

Scottly said:
Bras are for boobs, because there is no paint to rub off. Pam cooking spray controls the bugs but does nothing for rock chips. The clear wrap seems to be the best option.

Pam AND clear wrap is what I was suggesting.

Scottly · Jul 2, 2024

Dean2 said:
Pam AND clear wrap is what I was suggesting.

I didn't read your post, so I appologize if it seemed I was busting on you...I was not. I was thinking in my head about the edge of the hood only...And living in the love bug state, Pam is your best friend in April and November.

Treburkulosis · Jul 2, 2024

Touch it up. If you are ok with how the paint looks then PFF the full front and I would suggest the leading edge of the roof. If you aren't ok with any scratches or swirls then get that paint corrected and then add your PPF. I would highly suggest XPEL for the PPF.

CanuckRam1313 · Jul 2, 2024

^^ This!
I have my headlights, fog lights, A-pillars, and leading edge of my roof line from the top of the windshield back about 10"; tucked into the channel as well so it has full leading edge coverage.

I did this on my previous Ram, too. Huge benefits, and X-Pel is really good quality stuff!

I also run an AVS front hood guard as well. I personally like the look of it, plus it provides some added protection from flying debris, and helps to deflect some bugs from the windshield.

Treburkulosis · Jul 2, 2024

CanuckRam1313 said:
^^ This!
I have my headlights, fog lights, A-pillars, and leading edge of my roof line from the top of the windshield back about 10"; tucked into the channel as well so it has full leading edge coverage.

I did this on my previous Ram, too. Huge benefits, and X-Pel is really good quality stuff!

I also run an AVS front hood guard as well. I personally like the look of it, plus it provides some added protection from flying debris, and helps to deflect some bugs from the windshield.

Xpel is top of the line. Ive got it on both my flex and wifes jeep. Full fronts with mirrors and the leading edge. The self healing effect is another great benefit. Lets not forget the warranty.

dakotanut · Jul 2, 2024

PPF is the way to go. Waiting on the place here that does it to have an opening.

Tom57 · Jul 4, 2024

PPF was basically what I was talking about - a clear wrap
Have you guys done it yourself?
The reason I was asking is the local guy that does car wraps is terrible and he has lawsuits against him for the ruined wrap jobs and a respectable car wrap artist is 100 miles away

Dean2 · Jul 4, 2024

My pickup, my wife's Jeep GC and both cars have PPF. It works great. Runs 700- 1000 per, but the amount of rock chips it cuts down is well worth it.

David James · Jul 8, 2024

Tom57 said:
I want to protect the front of my hood getting chipped with bugs and rock chips.
I could go with a hood visor, or hood bra......... but I was thinking that a clear hood wrap would be better?
I don't like the looks of a hood visor and snow and ice gets trapped behind it, and I had front bras before but found out where they latch it rubs and damages the paint.
Hood Wrap ?

Your option is pretty simple: either get a hood front protector from AVS or Weathertech, or invest in touch up paint. I bought an AVS Auto Ventshade bugflector along with side glass AVS in channel vent visors prior to my recent 13k mile drive to and from Alaska. My 2016 Ram Big Horn thanked me at the end. I appreciated the additional ventilation offered by being able to crack the side glass even in a heavy thunderstorm. And, the hood protector saved the paint up front plus sent a heaping helping of bugs and road grit over the top. I spent about $140 for all items on Amazon. Took about a half hour to install all. In my opinion it looks good. Best of luck.

turkeybird56 · Jul 8, 2024

AVS Aeroskin II matte black.

LOFSFIRE · Jul 8, 2024

Now a days I would use PPF. Before AVS made the "Bugflector II" in clear. I real do not understand what all of these don't come in a clear option. When they are clear that can be painted for the backside it deflects and blends perfectly. I had this setup on my 1998 F150. a friend had it on a Ranger and a Dakota.
That Areoskin II looks great for lines but would look much better painted to match, of course no point in painting if its not clear...

turkeybird56 said:
View attachment 546478 View attachment 546479 View attachment 546480AVS Aeroskin II matte black.

Dr J Cumminz · Jul 8, 2024

3M also makes good PPF

Treburkulosis said:
Touch it up. If you are ok with how the paint looks then PFF the full front and I would suggest the leading edge of the roof. If you aren't ok with any scratches or swirls then get that paint corrected and then add your PPF. I would highly suggest XPEL for the PPF.

as well.

turkeybird56 · Jul 8, 2024

LOFSFIRE said:
Now a days I would use PPF. Before AVS made the "Bugflector II" in clear. I real do not understand what all of these don't come in a clear option. When they are clear that can be painted for the backside it deflects and blends perfectly. I had this setup on my 1998 F150. a friend had it on a Ranger and a Dakota.
That Areoskin II looks great for lines but would look much better painted to match, of course no point in painting if its not clear...

I like the heavy Matte Black. I hit it with Turtle 2000 other day. Also bought some Black renew but not used yet. That Avs II been on truck since 2018. For me black goes good with grille. My full tonneau cover is paint matched.

JHoward · Jul 8, 2024

turkeybird56 said:
I like the heavy Matte Black. I hit it with Turtle 2000 other day. Also bought some Black renew but not used yet. That Avs II been on truck since 2018. For me black goes good with grille. My full tonneau cover is paint matched.

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What is the "white looking" residue on the front hood protector?

turkeybird56 · Jul 8, 2024

. It does need another application of turtle but the sun also bleaches stuff out quick. Soaked in a lot when I did the truck last week cause been a while since done and sun dried it out real quick. It was 100 F when I was finishing up dat not help either lol. The joy of being in TX.

turkeybird56 · Jul 8, 2024

JHoward said:
What is the "white looking" residue on the front hood protector?

This any better? Another coat. Used black out product Meguairs instead of turtle. TOOK a road trip towards Austin yesterday (14 Jul), running 80 mph of course), so gonna look, wipe clean and giver her another coat for giggles and giggles.

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