Installed Aeroskin II Black textured Hood Deflector

[Bob Blaylock]

So 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 my windshield here in Florida, I decided to go ahead and purchase the hood deflector since I was reading that it helps with preventing from road debris hitting the windshield(or at least minimizing). After replacing my windshield 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 so far. There has definitely been far less bugs hitting the windshield and so far, nothing solid has made impact to my windshield. Not only that, but I believe it matches well and definitely makes my Bronco look better. Here’s a couple photos

Can you confirm, please, that the deflector at https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-2021-aeroskin-black-smoke-hood-deflector is the correct one, the one that you installed?

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[MistaGavin]

Can you confirm, please, that the deflector at https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-2021-aeroskin-black-smoke-hood-deflector is the correct one, the one that you installed?

Looks like the II
https://accessories.ford.com/produc...-ii-black-textured-trail-armor-hood-deflector

 

[Vico]

I am wondering the same thing. I have not installed it yet since I am wondering if I should remove the protective film on the hood to put the deflector on, Anyone?

I installed mine directly onto the factory-installed PPF strip on the front of the hood. It’s holding up fine, you just have to make sure you don’t have any creases in the adhesive strip before you fully peel the backing and apply pressure to it to permanently affix it.

A two-inch peel-back of the red lining to expose the gray adhesive strips, on each side of the individual strips (there’s like 6 strips I believe) is what you’ll need to get started and properly situate your deflector. I put a good crease into the red lining, and painters tape to stick the little red pull tab it creates onto the top-side of the deflector. Using the painters tape prevents the red lining you peeled from folding back onto the adhesive strips unintentionally.

OH. Also I strongly suggest you use a razor to separate the red lining from the adhesive strip in order to get it setup as stated above. In my experience, using your finger nails tends to crease up the corners where you picked at it, which could cause a detachment down the road.

 

[Herbie]

MIne is still on back order.......3 weeks now....through TC Customs

Not to take away from TcCustoms as I bought my Rockslide Engineering steps from them, but here you go. Appears they are in stock anyhow.
https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/vm2dz-16c900-a.html

 

[Herbie]

Not to take away from TcCustoms as I bought my Rockslide Engineering steps from them, but here you go. Appears they are in stock anyhow.
https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/vm2dz-16c900-a.html

Whoops, shipping is ridiculous.

 

[604Bronco]

Looks awesome! I have one sitting in my garage as well just waiting for my Bronco to arrive. I felt it was money well spent and I also think it actually looks pretty good and matches.

 

[Herbie]

Just found this, cheapest I have ever seen it and the shipping was only $13.00 to Cleveland.
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-hood-protector-aeroskin-black-smoke-vm2dz16c900a

 

[FourHorses]

Looks great! Any fitment issues?

 

[4avor8ntfair]

I just bought from with the https://accessories.ford.com/ with the 15% discount and free shipping to the dealership. I didn’t see it cheaper anywhere else.

 

[theserg]

Looks like the II
https://accessories.ford.com/produc...-ii-black-textured-trail-armor-hood-deflector

This is the one

 

[theserg]

Looks great! Any fitment issues?

None at all. Aligns very well

 

[theserg]

I just bought from with the https://accessories.ford.com/ with the 15% discount and free shipping to the dealership. I didn’t see it cheaper anywhere else.

Yep, definitely take advantage of the discount being offered right now.

 

[malt_liqueur]

Just found this, cheapest I have ever seen it and the shipping was only $13.00 to Cleveland.
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-hood-protector-aeroskin-black-smoke-vm2dz16c900a

that doesnt look like the same one. His picture shows that its raised at the back and that one you linked is smooth. I wonder how much difference it makes?

 

[theserg]

Looks awesome! I have one sitting in my garage as well just waiting for my Bronco to arrive. I felt it was money well spent and I also think it actually looks pretty good and matches.

It does! I was hesitant myself at first, but that crack on my windshield was the deciding factor for me lol

I dont regret it at all. Some things just happen for a reason

 

[theserg]

Just for clarity, I have the Black Textured Trail Deflector. I think It matches well with the plastic bumper and looks more rugged overall. Plus its raised, which makes me think it may offer extra protection.

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