There a textured and smooth one. I got the smooth, and OP got the textured. I think it just depends on your color scheme. There’s technically extra drag from the texture, but it probably doesn’t make much difference.
You are absolutely right, that's what I get for looking on too many sites, I just missed it. I knew the one he was looking for, but he found it already so there you go.
I think theres more difference. look at the bump on the trailing edge.
How are you liking yours I just ordered this today I’ll have my bronco in 2 weeks and didn’t want to take a chance getting a broken windshieldSo after getting a crack on my windshield 2 weeks ago driving on the highway, And countless times that I had to clean the bug splatter off of it here in Florida, I decided to go ahead and purchase the hood deflector since I was reading that it helps with minimizing the road debris impact to the windshield. After getting my windshield replaced by Safelite, I went ahead and installed the deflector (took about a week to arrive from Ford.com) and it’s safe to say it has worked brilliantly so far. There has definitely been far less bugs hitting the windshield and so far, nothing solid has made impact to it. Not only that, but I believe it matches well and definitely makes my Bronco look better. Here’s a couple of photos
I am considering getting a deflector. The raised edge probably offers some extra protection. Does it obscure the forward view any? I am also thinking of adding a strip of PPF before installing to protect the paint if that does not cause any issues?
I installed the one with the raised edge and I like it. Doesn’t obscure the forward view. Provides a good visual frame of reference and complements the corner tie downs nicely. Probably doesn’t guarantee anything regarding windshield damage but hopefully helps a bit. Will 1) definitely protect the leading edge of the hood and 2) provide some lessening of damage to the remainder of the hood. If you like the look, it seems like fairly cheap insurance.
Thanks for the feedback. I drove a demo unit with the non-raised version and it looked good. I will go with the raised for extra protection
The deflector looks good. Your ride looks great!I love mine! @Last Ride Bronco @Ylekiot and @JHawk, XPEL installed it for me after a full front wrap including A-pillars and the top body pieces above the windshield.
I have seen where some folks cut a small notch into the bottom center of the deflector to help it drain better. I didn't do that, and haven't had any issues so far. I do find comfort in knowing that whatever does get stuck underneath (mud? salt?) will sit on the PPF and not on the body paint.
On an unrelated note, I also had XPEL Prime XR tint put on the front doors and on the windshield. Makes all the difference! Avoid XR Plus, as they say it adds a blueish tint.
Thank you! It has Go Rhino DSS’s on it now too (separate thread and pics), and I have the Valkyrie license plate relo kit waiting for black vanity plates… should keep with the color theme.
Hey, have you installed the Aeroskin yet? I'm considering the same thing! I ordered the PPF from Ford and found that the PPF doesn't cover the leading edge, which is really disappointing! So I'm thinking of adding the Aeroskin over the PPF, but does the Aeroskin actually cover the complete leading edge of the hood?
Does the Aeroskin cover the complete leading edge of the hood?Thank you! It has Go Rhino DSS’s on it now too (separate thread and pics), and I have the Valkyrie license plate relo kit waiting for black vanity plates… should keep with the color theme.
