SLB1904 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi, I'm Looking to add a hood deflector for my 2017 Edge Sport, Black. Not really keen on AVS Aeroskin as I read it doesn't provide much protection to hood and windshield. Any suggestions? Looking for one that is black, sporty, and does the job. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikula Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Not sure if you're going for looks or just paint chip protection but the clear protective film they use nowadays is pretty amazing stuff. A lot of tint shops install the stuff and you can't even see its there. I think its a 3m scotchguard product. Not sure if that helps you out at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB1904 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 More for protection as I do a lot of highway driving. Noticed already a couple stone chips on my hood. Grrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB1904 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Black is never a forgiving color on a vehicle. Edited March 22, 2018 by SLB1904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Lund International (AVS) makes one called a Carflector. Its more of a traditional acrylic hood deflector and they do make one for the Gen II Edge, but couldn't find any pics of it on one. This is probably your best bet. I would also suggest picking up a bottle of touch-up paint, especially with black colored paint. It is pretty good for hiding small knicks if used correctly. Here's a link to Lund: https://www.lundinternational.com/newproducts/bug+deflectors+and+hood+protectors/carflector 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 I have the Lund Carflector on my black LTD and really like it. It color matches pretty well and looks great (but I am biased.) And I can tell when it has deflected something up and over the car. The Edge LTD does look great in black and I get comments on it but you do have to keep it clean. Tuxedo Black shows dirt quickly after a wash and does require diligent upkeep. But after a wash and wax, it looks gooooooood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB1904 Posted March 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Yes. Agreed. Do you have a pic? Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 More for protection as I do a lot of highway driving. Noticed already a couple stone chips on my hood. Grrrrr! Then I'd definitely go with the clear film and do as much of the front end as you can. I really wish I would have done this to my 2011 when I got it. Funny thing is, there's no chips where a bug deflector would have protected the hood but the rest of the front end looks like it got sandblasted. I was smart enough to put a clear film on the headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 My AVS carflector # 20529 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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