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Bug Deflectors & Shields

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Bug Deflectors and Shields are essential accessories designed to protect the front of your vehicle from flying debris, insects, and road grime. By redirecting airflow over the vehicle’s hood, these deflectors help minimize the impact of bugs and small stones, keeping your vehicle’s paint job clean and free from damage. Available in a variety of profiles, including flush mount, high (standard), and low, bug deflectors cater to different preferences and vehicle types.


The flush mount profile sits closely along the contours of the hood, offering a sleek, low-profile look while still providing effective protection from insects and road debris. The high (standard) profile is more noticeable and provides additional coverage, making it ideal for those who want maximum protection while also adding a bold appearance to the front end of their vehicle. The low-profile deflector offers a more subtle design, delivering moderate protection with a more streamlined look that’s perfect for those who want functionality without compromising on aesthetics.


No matter which profile you choose, bug deflectors and shields not only enhance the appearance of your vehicle but also serve as a practical investment by reducing the need for frequent cleaning and preventing long-term paint damage. With options available to suit different vehicles and personal style preferences, these accessories are a great way to keep your ride looking sharp and protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

They can actually improve your vehicle's gas mileage.

One of the most promising ways to improve gas mileage is through vehicle aerodynamics. Apart from reducing the weight of your truck and its cargo, there are several enhancements available to boost aerodynamics. Aftermarket accessories such as side fairings, deep-angled bumpers, trailer skirts, pickup truck bed covers, truck cab spoilers, and hood shields are phenomenal replacement parts and upgrades to boost vehicle aerodynamics!

With spring comes warmth, light, life… and also bugs. These pesky critters can stick on your vehicle’s exterior or enter the cabin without an invitation. Bug deflectors for cars work by redirecting the airstream of your vehicle up and over the roof, instead of across the hood and windshield. The streamlining of air over the vehicle also has a small positive impact on aerodynamics, which is a plus for improving gas mileage.

There are a wide variety of designs of bug deflectors for pickup trucks and cars. Many are vehicle-specific to custom-fit individual makes and models for optimized airflow and aesthetics. From low-profile designs to standard profiles, to tape-on and bolt-on designs, there are so many bug deflectors for cars to choose from. Popular brands like AVS bug deflectors offer an array of colors and styles to customize with.

Yes. A high-quality bug deflector designed for your vehicle will minimize bug splatters on your exterior and add a little hood protection, all at a minimal cost.