Bugs and Cars: No Match There
For those of us living in the southern US states, the
proliferation of the insect population is a recognizable part of
southern living. Evidence of the huge bug population is manifest
on vehicles across the southland in warmer months, particularly
on the hood, in and against the grille, and right on the
windshield. Fortunately, two products have been developed that
can effectively combat the resultant bug splatter: car bras and
bug deflectors. Are they good choices for your car? They can be!
Please read on to learn more.
Car bras - Also called hood protectors, car bras provide
maximum protection for the front end of virtually any vehicle on
the road. Custom sized for each vehicle, car bras slip over the
front end, covering the grill and the front part of the hood.
There are some car bras that extend further up the hood almost
to the windshield too. Some car bras are two part sections that
allow for motorists to gain access to the hood without removing
the bra, while others are one piece units that must be removed
before popping the hood. In all cases, bugs are deflected from
the grille and from at least part of the hood with a car bra.
Bug deflectors - Also called bug shields, bug deflectors
work primarily to protect your hood and windshield from bug
juice. In addition, some bug deflectors can deflect other small
objects including stones kicked up from the road which can crack
your windshield. A bug deflector is installed at the top section
of your grille at the point where the grille meets the front
part of your vehicle's hood. Like car bras, bug deflectors are
sized for the particular make/model you own, although there are
some models that can be custom cut by consumers too. A strong
double adhesive tape typically fastens the deflector in place,
therefore no drilling is involved.
Typically, motorists install one or the other product on their
vehicles and not both as a bug deflector must adhere to the car
itself and not to part of the bra. Still, some bras have a lip
installed that sits across the hood of your vehicle, acting as a
mini bug deflector of sorts.
So, next time you make a trip through America's southland or if
you are a road warrior wanting year round protection for your
vehicle's front end, a bug deflector of car bra can be something
that does the trick. Oh, by the way: both products look really
cool too!
About the author:
Matt Keegan is an auto enthusiast and contributing writer
for PitStop Auto
Parts, a seller of discount auto accessories including
Lund Bug Shields and
LeBra Car Bras for your car.
Written By: Matthew C. Keegan
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