Bug Deflector
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stay far away from bra's.....well, you know what I mean 
I've been using these deflectors on my car now for at least 10 years. Bra's were a pain. Dirt gets under them, scratches your paint, paint fades etc. You are not supposed to leave a bra on 24/7. The original idea of a bra was for long trips but of course people are lazy and leave it on. The deflector does a great job with keeping rock chips off the hood. I won't even buy a car now without one. I don't think I have one rock chip on my hood yet....knock on wood. And I live in a place that uses sand on the roads in the winter.
I've also got the same winter rims....lol!
I've been using these deflectors on my car now for at least 10 years. Bra's were a pain. Dirt gets under them, scratches your paint, paint fades etc. You are not supposed to leave a bra on 24/7. The original idea of a bra was for long trips but of course people are lazy and leave it on. The deflector does a great job with keeping rock chips off the hood. I won't even buy a car now without one. I don't think I have one rock chip on my hood yet....knock on wood. And I live in a place that uses sand on the roads in the winter.
I've also got the same winter rims....lol!
Zoom5Zoom said:
You know, I think I got the Euro 5 and the Canadian 5 mixed up. Your front end is like ours, it;s the Euro one that has the lesser cross pieces on the grill.
So to confirm, tape on the hood is required? What's the long term damage from that? I'm weary of tape, same goes for those window visors- they are tape on also.
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was98strat
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has anyone tried the clear 3M tape that you can apply for the same effect? It's a clear vinyl that you apply to the front edge of the hood and bumper area? Looks like a good idea to me.
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- 2006 Mazda 5 GT 5spd
Kid Red said:
Hey KidRed - I had that clear tape on the bug deflector I had on my VW Golf for 7 years before a big rock smashed my entire shield. When I took the tape off there was a bit of sticky residue that was very stubborn to wash off - but with a little 'goo-gone' it came off and you would have never known it was there.
Does anyone know if they make a clear deflector?
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- 2006 Mazda 5 GT 5spd
Kid Red said:
Not that I recall - it was quite awhile ago now but I did make sure I didn't use too much and then washed the car right away. For the record - It was a light blue metallic paint.
I just installed my deflector last week. It was an original Mazda part from the dealer and was a better deflector than the one for my old Ford Focus.
The tape is supplied where the clips attach and it is quality stuff...
Cheaper than the one for my wifes 2000 civic ( $125.00 )
By the way, my 5 is black so the black deflector looks cool !
The tape is supplied where the clips attach and it is quality stuff...
Cheaper than the one for my wifes 2000 civic ( $125.00 )
By the way, my 5 is black so the black deflector looks cool !
canadianexpress
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- Mazda5, Acura 1.6EL
I just bought the deflector for my cardinal red, but probably will install it this weekend (hopefully). Will post pics when it is ready.
Be worried about the little rubber things that go on the hood to insure the deflector doesnt come in contact with the hood (The "Bump stops"), they leve little circle dents in the hood in there shape from when the deflector hits them , did so on my Protege, and I took the thing off before I hit 1000klm
What ever you do DONT put one on the direct center on the hood (On the line) put it off center, if put there 100% you will have a ****** up center line.
They arnt very noticeable, but I KNOW they are there, but F-this hood when I get a CF one.
What ever you do DONT put one on the direct center on the hood (On the line) put it off center, if put there 100% you will have a ****** up center line.
They arnt very noticeable, but I KNOW they are there, but F-this hood when I get a CF one.
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