Does the Ford Bug Shield actually work?

[SkyKing]

I don't have a wind tunnel but from looking at these, it's hard for me to believe they do anything more than protect the surface they are covering. It seems like the overall shape of the vehicle would have a lot more to do with it. Where is Mythbusters when you need them.

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[HCGxKaLiBeR]

I have one installed. I assume the faster I drive the more effective they are?
But I feel mine stays about the same.

Bug splash as usual, maybe a bit less twords the bottom half of the windshield.
It does not stop rock chip. I got a few more tiny ones here and there.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I have one installed. I assume the faster I drive the more effective they are?

Like I need another reason to drive faster....

I'll end up with a force field like on Star Trek or something.

State Trooper : Why were you driving so fast?

HoosierDaddy: I'm just trying to keep bugs and debris off my windshield!

 

[Lak34ers]

I've always invested in a big shield for every vehicle I've owned. I bought the Ford brand Bug Shield for my Badlands Bronco and tbh I'm not sure it actually does anything to alter chanel air flow and repel bugs at all. I like the look of it, aesthetically, but not sure this version really does anything. I realize the Bronco windshield it def more vertical, so maybe that's the real issue...but does anyone else feel like this ver bug shield doesn't do anything? Is there one that functions better anyone would recommend?

 

[1st 75th ranger]

I've always invested in a big shield for every vehicle I've owned. I bought the Ford brand Bug Shield for my Badlands Bronco and tbh I'm not sure it actually does anything to alter chanel air flow and repel bugs at all. I like the look of it, aesthetically, but not sure this version really does anything. I realize the Bronco windshield it def more vertical, so maybe that's the real issue...but does anyone else feel like this ver bug shield doesn't do anything? Is there one that functions better anyone would recommend?

absolutely if you like the look

 

[Jazzcat]

is this Aeroskin II a DIY installation? Any holes that require drilling?

 

[Mosnowman]

is this Aeroskin II a DIY installation? Any holes that require drilling?

DIY .adhesive strip

 

[BleednBlue]

Thinking about getting the Aeroskin II using Ford points. How does the Aeroskin II hold up in an automatic car wash? Specifically Club Car Wash (if anyone has experience with CCW).

 

[Mjasi3]

have the raised hump one...

 

[Biff]

Thinking about getting the Aeroskin II using Ford points. How does the Aeroskin II hold up in an automatic car wash? Specifically Club Car Wash (if anyone has experience with CCW).

I’ve taken mine through the toucless car wash around 10 times and it hasn’t budged. No leaks with soft top using touchless either. Make sure to install it on a warm day or warm the 3M adhesive with a heatgun and it should stay put.

 

[FastDriver]

Curious - how do these various shields affect gas mileage?

 

[morbidcorpse]

I've always invested in a big shield for every vehicle I've owned. I bought the Ford brand Bug Shield for my Badlands Bronco and tbh I'm not sure it actually does anything to alter chanel air flow and repel bugs at all. I like the look of it, aesthetically, but not sure this version really does anything. I realize the Bronco windshield it def more vertical, so maybe that's the real issue...but does anyone else feel like this ver bug shield doesn't do anything? Is there one that functions better anyone would recommend?

Would you mind sharing a link to this item? I've been scouring the internet and can't find it. Checked Ford's accessory site and all that comes up in the search is the matte black version, but I love the look of this shield. Thanks!

 

[Aonarch]

This one absolutely works:

https://accessories.ford.com/bronco-2021-aeroskin-ii-black-textured-trail-armor-hood-deflector

 

[BroncoFamTX]

wondering … does the adhesive ruin the paint- if I were to remove at some point? Have the 2024 Azure Gray TriCoat Metallic Heritage - and the paint job is finicky - it chips barely touching it on anything - have 2 knicks already - one from heels on the door sill ( now covered with protectors) and one on the back swing door - barely tapped other vehicle in our in driveway for a sec. Another on rim of hood - came like that at delivery. All tiny but I notice it all. Thx!

 

[Sparkherd]

I don't have a wind tunnel but from looking at these, it's hard for me to believe they do anything more than protect the surface they are covering. It seems like the overall shape of the vehicle would have a lot more to do with it. Where is Mythbusters when you need them.

Ya, I agree; the only rocks this thang will deflect are very, very small.
But I've got one, since it protects the leading edge of the hood.
I did notice some change in airflow when I first installed it.
I got an "A" in Aerodynamics 101, but that was in 1981.
Perhaps Danny-Boy Bernoulli and Olde Ludwiggy Prandtl have updated some stuff since then?

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