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Bug Shield Recommendations

Postby LGSONE [OP] » Nov 12 2011, 11:45pm

About to get too cold to do some type A cleaning on the truck so I took the day doing all the nooks and crannys before I headed to my favorite car wash. I still watch the truck go thru the tunnel, who knows why. Anyway, 1/2 way thru.. off flys the bug shield. Ever seen a 41 year old man turn into a 5 year old... well.. it wasn't far off from that. That truck has been washed at the same place 20 times with no problems. First thing they asked is if was aftermarket. Nope, it came from the dealer with it on. They will pay for it if is not aftermarket and I can't find an aftermarket name on whats left of it anywhere. It had three stainless steel clips and hardware on the ends and the center with some pressure fit tabs across the hood. Seemed well built ... So..

Does GM make a bug shield that is a "factory" part. Can it be ordered for an 08

OR, What manufacture would you recommend for a replacement. I want it to wrap around like the one that was on it did. Standard smoke color, no need for the chrome type. I'd like the hardware to be stainless AND I don't want a name on it..

Any recommendations from the forum would be great, there are many options I'm sure but only high quality replacements are an option for me. For as long as I keep vehicles its gonna be there for awhile.

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Re: Bug Shield Recommendations

Postby happyhourhero » Nov 13 2011, 12:36am

Yes they do have a GM bug deflector. You can order one through the dealer or from GM parts direct.com
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Re: Bug Shield Recommendations

Postby Jasta » Nov 13 2011, 2:03am

I bought/put an AVS (Auto Vent Shade) deflector on my 2011, no drilling required, the logo is lightly etched on the sheild & can barely be seen (the etching is basicly a guide so you know where to put the supplied logo sticker if you choose to do so). I am pretty sure I have a picture in one of my albums.
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Re: Bug Shield Recommendations

Postby Jasta » Nov 14 2011, 2:02am

noticed I didn't have a picture with the bug shield in my album...here is one...
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Re: Bug Shield Recommendations

Postby Jasta » Nov 14 2011, 2:04am

one more, yea it's kinda hard to see black on black...
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Re: Bug Shield Recommendations

Postby LGSONE [OP] » Nov 15 2011, 4:16am

Thanks for the pic's. I ordered an AVS from AutoA dot com.

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