Tom Galloway Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Anyone recommend a decent looking hood protector/deflector? Im tired of rock chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvcjew Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 If you just want the curved part the one in my sig is still going strong minus the emblem that flew off at about 28k miles. Payed for it self in multiple trips from CA to CO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 I've had a clear bra on my last few vehicles and found that they work really well. Get someone who specializes in their installation so you don't get wrinkles and gaps - I made the mistake of having a window tint shop do one of my cars and had to get it reinstalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Here is the AVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Loooooking goooood ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 I'm removing my AVS Aeroskin hood protector if anyone wants it, its still in perfect condition. I'll even re-apply it with new 3M adhesive tape too, just need to pay for shipping ($20-$25 I'm thinking) and its yours. Brand new they cost about $65 +tax & shipping, PM me if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galloway Posted April 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions. I've had this car since November and paint chips on a tuxedo black hood are a pain. Im also looking at covers to protect the headlights and some kind of skin to protect the bumpers but I have no clue what Im looking at lol. I have a lot of research to do and figure out how to apply something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galloway Posted April 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 If you just want the curved part the one in my sig is still going strong minus the emblem that flew off at about 28k miles. Payed for it self in multiple trips from CA to CO. I like yours and will probably get it but will that adhesive damage the paint job over time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions. I've had this car since November and paint chips on a tuxedo black hood are a pain. Im also looking at covers to protect the headlights and some kind of skin to protect the bumpers but I have no clue what Im looking at lol. I have a lot of research to do and figure out how to apply something like that.I was thinking of Weathertech for mine, but I never followed through.https://www.weathertech.com/lincoln/2009/mkx/lampgard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) I like yours and will probably get it but will that adhesive damage the paint job over time? The adhesive will not damage your paint as long as you clean it and apply it correctly. It can damage the paint slightly if the adhesive starts to come off and dirt/debris gets stuck between, but even still, its nothing that can't be buffed out. I would stay away from the pre-cut headlight tint film kits. I have never tried using one, but I have used regular headlight tint film quite a bit and the film needs to be stretched and formed onto the curved surface of the lenses. With the pre-cut pieces, theres nothing to hold onto when applying it and you will most likely end up throwing it away in frustration after it gets all effed up. Plus you can get enough film to tint the headlights twice for what it costs for the pre-cut kit. The Vvivid air-release dry apply tint film is what I found to be easiest to work with. I was able to tint the long super curved tail lights on mine using this film after 2 failed attempts with wet apply film. The Gen-II headlights are fairly easy to tint though since they're only curved heavily in one plane. As far as protecting the front end paint, you can have clear PPF (paint protection film) applied, most dealerships offer it as an add-on option now. Most vinyl/tint shops offer this now too. If you have no experience with vinyl films, PPF is not what you want to start learning on. Its stiffer and thicker than regular color change vinyl or tint film. I don't think it costs too much if you are just doing the front bumper cover and the leading edge of the hood, maybe $150 or so. Edited April 5, 2018 by roots57 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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