edgemaster Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi, I'm searching for a bug deflector for my 2009 Edge. I only found those that are taped directly to the hood but I want one that has a 2" or so gap between the plastic and the metal. Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Hi edgemaster, can you clarify exactly where this 2"gap is to occur? Do you mean you want a deflector to attach directly to the underside of the hood with screws and extend out 2" in front of the hood before turning up? (Like a cantilever)? Or a complete 2" separation from the hood itself? If so, where would it mount? . Edited June 4, 2018 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Something like that. I had a Ford deflector on my 2007 Edge that was installed like that. I don't want to tape it directly to the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Something like this, mounts with tape or hardware? https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Deflectors/Lund-Interceptor-Bug-Shield?set-vehicle=1&autoselect=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 I have an AVS Bugflector II on my Edge. Had one on my Explorer and was very happy. Recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Looks good too. Thanks, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 ChefDuane, I just read the installation instructions and it says "Do not use automatic "brush-style" car washes". Do you have any experience with those? Thanks, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Not sure what a 'brush style' car wash is but I have never had any problems with any carwash I have ever run through. Various types, too. The only thing that concerns me when I run through a carwash with a bug protector on is the force of the fans that clear of the water at the end of the wash run. The deflector can lift and vibrate a little (sometimes a lot, actually) but so far the deflector has stayed in place and has not loosened up. I mounted mine with hard mounting screws to the underside of the hood. I did not/would not trust the 'adhesive only' installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDST777 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 I saw at someone instead of the deflector the polymeric plastic tape pasted on a cowl, white color 3-4 cm wide (not black) here. I would like to find the same and to learn as it is made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 I just checked the underside of the hood and there doesn't seem to be enough metal to screw the deflector on. There are some elongated holes toward the center of the front edge of the hood but no holes at the left or right ends. Of course, I don't have that deflector yet so I have no idea how this thing looks on the underside, if there's enough plastic to drill holes in the first place. And I agree with you, I would not rely on an 'adhesive only' install. Thanks for your input, chefduane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Just to report back, I installed the AVS Bugflector II, looks good. I drilled some holes through the underside and screwed it on pretty good. For good measure, I added 5 bumper stoppers that fitted exactly between the hood top and the deflector (about 20 mm high) to prevent any rattling at all. I haven't been through a car wash yet. Thanks again for all the input. Ed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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