Prius Hood Protector

KayakerNC · 07-02-2008, 01:44 PM

Soooooo easy.

mdeguzman0916 · 07-03-2009, 05:51 PM

I have a 2005 Prius. I have a bit of a problem with the bugs and rocks and so on. I dont know if i should buy a car bra or a hood deflector for it. I've heard some bad things about putting on a car bra. I heard that if it on your car for a certain amount of time, the paint will be ruined and i dont want that to happen but i dont want knicks on my front bumper. I also dont want bugs on my windshield or the front bumper. Im kind of confused on which is good for my car. Any suggestions would be great. pls. help.

djasonw · 07-03-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mdeguzman0916

I have a 2005 Prius. I have a bit of a problem with the bugs and rocks and so on. I dont know if i should buy a car bra or a hood deflector for it. I've heard some bad things about putting on a car bra. I heard that if it on your car for a certain amount of time, the paint will be ruined and i dont want that to happen but i dont want knicks on my front bumper. I also dont want bugs on my windshield or the front bumper. Im kind of confused on which is good for my car. Any suggestions would be great. pls. help.

I also suggest you go the route that Kayaker did. I bought the same unit for $79 (do a search) and it was very easy to install (NO DRILLING). It works great because now I don't get any more chips on the hood and it even prevents debris from hitting the windshield (most not all). It also makes your car more recognizable in a parking lot where there are many Prii.

mdeguzman0916 · 07-03-2009, 06:24 PM

so which should i get? should i just get both? I have looked for a bug deflector for a prius and itll cot me at least $30 which isnt bad. I also saw this 3m scotchguard for the car which is very pricey but it seems to be worth it but im not sure. i want to get a bra but i dont want my paint to fade.

boppo · 07-04-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Soooooo easy.

KayakerNC, How do you like that hood protector? I am thinking about getting one for my 2006 red baron. Is it easy to take off and clean and wax under?
Thanks

hyo silver · 07-04-2009, 12:44 PM

The "Salvador Dali moustache", as I call it, is fairly easy to remove for washing and waxing. The little rubber bumpers stay on the car, but the deflector comes off with a few bolts. The metal brackets could use some paint, I've noticed.

ETP · 07-05-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hyo silver

The "Salvador Dali moustache", as I call it, is fairly easy to remove for washing and waxing. The little rubber bumpers stay on the car, but the deflector comes off with a few bolts. The metal brackets could use some paint, I've noticed.

No word from Danny yet on the bug defector! So for $71 is this about the best bug deflector you can get for the Prius 2009? And anyone notice any MPG difference?

hyo silver · 07-05-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ETP

No word from Danny yet on the bug defector!...

Most insects are very beneficial. We shouldn't convince ALL of them to move to Russia.

blippo · 07-05-2009, 11:05 AM

I would like to see the hood protector in a clear color.

07-02-2008, 01:44 PM	#11
KayakerNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 365 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius Hood Protector Soooooo easy. Attached Thumbnails

07-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#12
mdeguzman0916 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 20 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius Hood Protector I have a 2005 Prius. I have a bit of a problem with the bugs and rocks and so on. I dont know if i should buy a car bra or a hood deflector for it. I've heard some bad things about putting on a car bra. I heard that if it on your car for a certain amount of time, the paint will be ruined and i dont want that to happen but i dont want knicks on my front bumper. I also dont want bugs on my windshield or the front bumper. Im kind of confused on which is good for my car. Any suggestions would be great. pls. help.

07-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#14
mdeguzman0916 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 20 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius Hood Protector so which should i get? should i just get both? I have looked for a bug deflector for a prius and itll cot me at least $30 which isnt bad. I also saw this 3m scotchguard for the car which is very pricey but it seems to be worth it but im not sure. i want to get a bra but i dont want my paint to fade.

07-05-2009, 11:05 AM	#19
blippo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 231 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: II Package: #2 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius Hood Protector I would like to see the hood protector in a clear color.

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07-04-2009, 12:44 PM	#16
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 152 Times in 107 Posts Friends: 63	The "Salvador Dali moustache", as I call it, is fairly easy to remove for washing and waxing. The little rubber bumpers stay on the car, but the deflector comes off with a few bolts. The metal brackets could use some paint, I've noticed.