Bug Guard

[Marc]

l always install bug guards on my vehicles because I can't stand getting the front of my hood chipped or dented. But with the ST, I love the look of the Exploerer raised lettering. So what did I do? I installed "Explorer" on the bug guard. I love the look, but I'm not a fan of the OEM guard because of the stupid clips they use.

 

[STFan]

Great idea adding the letters, I think it looks fantastic

 

[Nbk4t5e]

Remove the letters ..... Clear bra the hood .... put new letters over the clear bra... done.


2020 Explorer ST - Storm Trooper Build

Borla S-Type Exhaust | SPD Downpipes | Vossen HF-5 | Michelin PSS Tires | Speeda Rear Sway | Turbosmart BOV | Rear Wiper Delete | Clear Bra | Tinted Headlights | H&R Springs | Custom Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel | Custom Front and Rear Emblems | UPR Catch Can | SPD T-Stat

 

[PatrickSmith]

l always install bug guards on my vehicles because I can't stand getting the front of my hood chipped or dented. But with the ST, I love the look of the Exploerer raised lettering. So what did I do? I installed "Explorer" on the bug guard. I love the look, but I'm not a fan of the OEM guard because of the stupid clips they use.

What deflector did you order? I like the low profile and actually think the EXPLORER logo makes it unique from others. Nice creativity.

 

[Marc]

What deflector did you order? I like the low profile and actually think the EXPLORER logo makes it unique from others. Nice creativity.

I ordered the Ford OEM, its not actually low profile, but I do love the the uniqueness of the lettering!

 

[Jshaffer3819]

Can you install the bug guard but leave the lettering on the hood? What are the downfalls to doing it this way? Clear so you can see them?


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[Marc]

Can you install the bug guard but leave the lettering on the hood? What are the downfalls to doing it this way? Clear so you can see them?


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Yes you can put it over the lettering. I got a dark smoke color to go with my black car so i added letters onto the bug guard.

 

[PatrickSmith]

I ordered the Ford OEM, its not actually low profile, but I do love the the uniqueness of the lettering!

Did you heat gun the original letters and re-apply, or order a new set for the guard? Not sure if they can be re-applied.

 

[PatrickSmith]

Remove the letters ..... Clear bra the hood .... put new letters over the clear bra... done.


2020 Explorer ST - Storm Trooper Build

Borla S-Type Exhaust | SPD Downpipes | Vossen HF-5 | Michelin PSS Tires | Speeda Rear Sway | Turbosmart BOV | Rear Wiper Delete | Clear Bra | Tinted Headlights | H&R Springs | Custom Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel | Custom Front and Rear Emblems | UPR Catch Can | SPD T-Stat

Curious - why did you remove your rear wiper? Just cosmetics?

 

[Marc]

Did you heat gun the original letters and re-apply, or order a new set for the guard? Not sure if they can be re-applied.

No, I left them on. I purchased new lettering on ebay
"2011 212 2013 2014 -2018 Explorer hood emblem sport pkg./ TUXEDO BLACK"

 

[kpkimmel1983]

Ford has two different models, which one is this?

 

[Jshaffer3819]

Yes you can put it over the lettering. I got a dark smoke color to go with my black car so i added letters onto the bug guard.

Looks nice, thanks. I have black too and may do the same thing. Did you consider going with a clear one so you can see the lettering behind it?


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[Marc]

Looks nice, thanks. I have black too and may do the same thing. Did you consider going with a clear one so you can see the lettering behind it?


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Never considered clear. I like the black!

 

[Marc]

Ford has two different models,

Ford has two different models, which one is this?

I wasn't aware of that. I purchased part# LB5Z-16C900-A. What is the other option?

 

[kpkimmel1983]

I wasn't aware of that. I purchased part# LB5Z-16C900-A. What is the other option?

Mine has the ford oval on it too

 

[skibo1961]

l always install bug guards on my vehicles because I can't stand getting the front of my hood chipped or dented. But with the ST, I love the look of the Exploerer raised lettering. So what did I do? I installed "Explorer" on the bug guard. I love the look, but I'm not a fan of the OEM guard because of the stupid clips they use.

that is cool, what brand of bug guard did you go with? could I leave the letters on and possibly put a new set on the bug guard?