Windshield bugs/debris deflector to protect the roof?

Have you had your windshield replaced ? The way the picture looks, it appears that your W/S is sitting down into the opening more than it should. I'm sure that there are spacers that sit on the fence of the opening that give it the right depth to the roof line. Your's looks sunken.
Attached is a picture of mine. Looks like it should.

 

You can get a strip of 3M PPF installed there, I did this on my other cars.

Every new car I bought I always install 3M PPF on my bumper, headlights, hood, pillars, 6" roof piece.

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I don't know if you bought the car new but if the w/s was like that before, I would bet you it was previously replaced. According to your photo, the w/s looks as if it has slid down on the fence creating that gap and roofline exsposure. My w/s is virtually flush with the roof. None the less, it doesn't help that your drive is full of flying gravel.

 

Yeah, that's about all you can do at this point.

 

@RMB

FWIW, I just looked at our 2013 Prius Model Three. I see the same lip that you are talking about. I don't see the seal like what is shown in post #2 above.

From what I have learned, the Gen III Prius did have a refresh or makeover after 2012, which might explain why your Prius and mine appear the same versus BZzaps 2012. Other than that I really don't have a clue.

You might check with some glass shops in your area and see if they might have something aftermarket to help you.

Best of luck to you.

 

First post! I just bought a used 2014 and my windshield is also like the OP's with that gap. Post 2 is a different look.

Tangential thread hijack: has anyone had rust in this area repaired and can report on process or cost? Mine has rust spots right along that leading roof edge - they all look a bit flakey and bubbly and one is almost 2" wide which ain't good. Previous owner daubed touch-up paint on top, which makes it look even worse.

I don't really care about aesthetics as much as I do the rust getting worse and eating through the roof panel. I feel like with repairs like these, often the windshield is removed, which then is a risk for it breaking. So I'm a bit torn.

The body shop guy theorized windshield was replaced and someone scratched the roof which then grew into rust, but I've done my research with the buyer (who seems trustworthy) and he said the windshield has never been replaced. Doesn't look like it, either - it's pretty worn.