Source for Aftermarket Hood Bug/Stone Deflector?
09-28-03, 08:21 PM
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Source for Aftermarket Hood Bug/Stone Deflector?
Hello all...I have a 2003 LX 470, and I am looking for a source for a bug/stone delfector for the hood.
I would prefer not to have to do any drilling....any body know of an aftermarket source for this item?
Thanks,
Alan
I would prefer not to have to do any drilling....any body know of an aftermarket source for this item?
Thanks,
Alan
09-29-03, 04:53 AM
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Weathertech makes one I believe. The OEM one is not bad and has a good fit. None really reduce the bug splatter but they do work good as stone guards for the front fo the hood.
-Tad
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09-29-03, 07:16 PM
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It depends on what you are looking for. If you want the black mask then buy one from the dealer for $175.00 w/tax. If you want a clear mask like the one I recently purchased then check out the following sites and search for a dealer near you.
http://www.xpel.com
http://www.stoneguard.com
http://www.digishield.com
All are good products and use the 3M film. I would not trade it for the black mask.
http://www.xpel.com
http://www.stoneguard.com
http://www.digishield.com
All are good products and use the 3M film. I would not trade it for the black mask.
09-30-03, 05:05 AM
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I thought he was looking for one of these: 
http://www.wooddash.com/item/LEXUS_W...X470_1998_2003
I do like the clear bra's better. Especially if it is just for chip protection rather than reducing the bug splatter on the windshield. I have used the "stongard" brand clear bra on an different Porsche I previously owned that was extremely low to the ground and it worked beautifully. I had to point out to people that it was on the car as most didn't even notice it! I will be ordering the clear protection for the headlights this week as a matter of fact. I found them for around $53 shipped for the headlights, foglights and signals! When I bought the LX the PO had a chipped headlight which I told the dealer they would have to repair at their cost to make the sale. They told me it was well over $400 out of their pocket for that one light alone so the $50 seems like money well spent at this point!
Tad
http://www.wooddash.com/item/LEXUS_W...X470_1998_2003
I do like the clear bra's better. Especially if it is just for chip protection rather than reducing the bug splatter on the windshield. I have used the "stongard" brand clear bra on an different Porsche I previously owned that was extremely low to the ground and it worked beautifully. I had to point out to people that it was on the car as most didn't even notice it! I will be ordering the clear protection for the headlights this week as a matter of fact. I found them for around $53 shipped for the headlights, foglights and signals! When I bought the LX the PO had a chipped headlight which I told the dealer they would have to repair at their cost to make the sale. They told me it was well over $400 out of their pocket for that one light alone so the $50 seems like money well spent at this point!
Tad
09-30-03, 11:54 AM
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Tad,
I would say that you were correct in your assumption on the bug shield but, in my opinion, they take away from the LX. It's okay if that's someone's preference but I couldn't bare the thought of putting the big bulky black bra on the LX much less a deflector shield.
Once again that's my opinion.
I would say that you were correct in your assumption on the bug shield but, in my opinion, they take away from the LX. It's okay if that's someone's preference but I couldn't bare the thought of putting the big bulky black bra on the LX much less a deflector shield.
Once again that's my opinion.
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