So you’re cruising along on the highway, your mind in a million places, and then WAP! A bug, or a stone, or a piece of sediment from a semi came done fast and hard – scratching your finish, denting your hood, or cracking your windshield. It’s an awful feeling because you know there is now permanent damage to your vehicle (until you repair it) and what’s worse is there was nothing you could do to prevent it – but actually there was!
When you have a bug deflector, not only are you covering the leading edge of your vehicle’s hood – you’re also redirecting wind as you drive. This aerodynamic redirection of wind will actually hurl bugs, rocks, and other highway hazards out of the way as you drive, ensuring they never make contact. All you’ll have to do is pull over for gas on a road trip to see what a difference a good hood shield can make! So what is a good hood shield? Read on, because we’ve collected our Top 10 Best Bug Deflectors of 2018!
10. ProMaxx Bug Deflector
Crafted from impact resistant ACA, the ProMaxx Bug Deflector is tough enough to take on rocks, debris, and more. Specifically designed to suit trucks, SUVs, and vans, this bug shield is both strong and stylish and comes in your choice of a chrome or smoke finish. This shield will wrap the entire front end of your large vehicle.
Great product! No metal clips that could damage the paint. Constructed out of one solid piece and the installation brackets are custom for my truck, using existing holes under the hood!
9. Lund Hood Defender
Available only for pickup trucks, the Lund Hood Defender does one specific thing, and it does it well. This attractive bug shield will hug the curves and contours of your trucks hood tightly for an augmented style. What’s more, this deflector will send pest and pebbles packing while you cruise down the highway in your pickup.
This product is awesome! I love the the way it changed the look of my truck and it was super easy to install! Great product by Lund! I would recommend it 100%!!
8. EGR Aerowrap Bug Deflector
Eight on our list, the EGR Aerowrap Bug Deflector is a hood shield that means business. Offering a full wrap design and a standard dark smoke finish, this deflectors shields your hood from scratches and resists vibrations, flexing, and fluttering. The installation is easy and the included hardware prevents this shield from even touching your hood.
This was easy to purchase. Easy to install in the factory holes. No drilling required. AND, it fit amazingly. The entire process from the ease of the website to the finished install was so simple!
7. AutoVentshade Bugflector II Bug & Stone Deflector
One of the top names in the industry, AutoVentshade really knows what they’re doing. This fact has never been more clear than with the Bugflector II Bug & Stone Deflector. Impact-molded ABS Acrylic is used to construct this durable bug shield, and a full height offers complete and total hood protection against anything sailing down the highway.
Delivered on time, easy to install without any drilling. Fits nicely without compromising the integrity of my truck. This item was fairly priced, is of quality material, and was very simple to install.
6. Stampede VP Series Carbon Fiber Hood Protector
Form and function are taken into account in the Stampede VP Series Carbon Fiber Hood Protector. This hood shield looks good with it’s high-impact acrylic and carbon inlay, plus a “stand away” design makes this shield easy to install and easy to clean. This deflector is completely made in the USA and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Great addition to our new-to-us vehicle. They work bettter than window visors of the past. The EGR visors allow for more of the window to be lowered to increase the flow of outside air through the vehicle. Really like this product.
5. Putco Element Bug Deflector
Injection molded for an absolutely perfect fit, the Element Bug Deflector from Putco comes in your choice of an ABS Chrome, or a Polycarbonate Tinted Smoke. All of the necessary installation hardware ships right along with it for a quick and easy installation. In short, this shield looks great and protects your ride from dents, scratches, and cracked glass.
I really like the appearance that this adds to my truck. It was very easy to install and it fits perfectly.
4. EGR Superguard Matte Black Bug Deflector
When a sinister black look is the goal, you simply can’t beat the EGR Superguard Matte Black Bug Deflector. This bus shield is designed for the extra wide hoods that come with trucks and larger vehicles. With all that surface area, you’re a sitting duck to dents, scrapes, and shatters – that’s why a high impact aerodynamic bug shield such as this one is so great.
Looks awesome on my F-150, a little tricky getting clips between hood and grille. Good, solid no-drill mount.
3. AutoVentshade Aeroskin Hood Deflector
Custom made to your make and model of vehicle for an absolutely custom fit, the AutoVentshade Aeroskin Hood Deflector is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and comes in your choice of finish – smoke or chrome. Plus, thanks to the included automotive grade 3M tape, this deflector is as easy as can be to install on your vehicle.
I installed the transparent bug shield. Took about 5 minutes to install. The shield works well, deflects 99% of the bugs/stones that traditionally beat up the leading edge of the hood paint.
2. Lund Interceptor Bug Shield
The perfect wrap-around that comes with a Lund Interceptor Bug Shield is hard to come by. In fact, this wrap-around style is patented by Lund! So if you want a hood shield that sits just like this you’ll need to go with the Lund. But you’re in luck because Lund hood shields are also available in your choice of finished and backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
The installation was simple, and it was the perfect finishing touch to a front end makeover on my truck. Quality construction and good looks!
1. WeatherTech Bug Deflector
With a strong and low-profile construction that will stand up to all of the many road hazards, the WeatherTech Bug Deflector comes custom made to fit your vehicle exactly. The ultra-strong, scratch resistant acrylic used to construct this hood shield is available in a smoke finish and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty
Nice fit and style. Tape seemed strong enough to hold but I decided to use the provided screws also since it will see off-road use.
