I ordered the WeatherTech Low Profile deflector last night. Haven’t seen one in person, but it looks nice in pics. I think it looks best on darker colored vehicles, so it should blend in well on my Magnetic Ranger. It gets installed with double sided tape, so I’m planning to lay down some clear film on the spots where the tape’s adhesive will be before sticking it down
I like that look, especially with the lip to deflect stones.I just installed an AVS Aeroskin II defector today (while the temp was above 45f). Install was super easy. Wash off the truck at the quarter wash and wiped off the front of the hood with glass cleaner, then some alcohol wipes. I think it looks good. No drilling, just sticks on.
Can you give me the actual model number please? I want to be sure Santa gets the right one, thanks guysI have the AVS Aeroskin II textured version also. I like the extra lip on it because I think it will offer a little more protection than the standard Aeroskin, but I don't like that it retains water when the truck sits in the rain. It's not a problem when I am driving, but I worry that if I leave it parked in the rain too long I will eventually get water marks on the deflector or the hood. I though about drilling some small drain holes, but worry those would get plugged with debris easily. See pics below... I'm going to leave it on for now and watch it closely. If it doesn't drain well, I'll replace it with the standard AVS.
I have the AVS Aeroskin II textured version also. I like the extra lip on it because I think it will offer a little more protection than the standard Aeroskin, but I don't like that it retains water when the truck sits in the rain. It's not a problem when I am driving, but I worry that if I leave it parked in the rain too long I will eventually get water marks on the deflector or the hood. I though about drilling some small drain holes, but worry those would get plugged with debris easily. See pics below... I'm going to leave it on for now and watch it closely. If it doesn't drain well, I'll replace it with the standard AVS.
Interesting. I installed it as instructed, but honestly cannot remember if there was one continues piece of tape or the gap as you mentioned. I can't tell by looking at it now whether that gap is there. I may need to try prying it up a bit and see if I can cut some of that tape off. A little more difficult since it is now firmly attached to the truck.
Do you have any pics? And can you confirm the WT has a lip and is flush mounted with tape? How well does it fit the hood contours? The AVS Aeroskin II defector looks very form fitting but I don't like the matte finish. Bugs stick to rough surfaces!
Actually the bugs do not stick to the rough surface. I had a smooth Aeroskin on my Explorer and they stuck to it more.
Just got the WeatherTech deflector today. This is the low profile version that doesn’t have a raised bit to send junk over my roof...this will only protect the front edge of the hood. I applied a ceramic coating to my truck recently, so I’m gonna wait a while before installing it
That looks terrific!I just installed an AVS Aeroskin II defector today (while the temp was above 45f). Install was super easy. Wash off the truck at the quarter wash and wiped off the front of the hood with glass cleaner, then some alcohol wipes. I think it looks good. No drilling, just sticks on.
