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Hood bug guard

I took off the bug shield because I am going to repaint the hood, cab and rails above the door handle line. Thy can match paint and mix “spray cans”. I will use that, then clear coat. Got to thinking do those plastic bug deflectors do anything positive? I may just leave it off? Comments appreciated.

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looks like it did a good job of protecting the front edge, just look at the rest of your hood.
 
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Well yes, but the Wyoming sun takes its toll. Is there any aerodynamic benefit?
 
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Only if it were chrome plated. Chrome is smoother and cuts the air better. Everyone know that more chrome, the faster you go.
 
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Haw haw Grumman. No it is plastic and I am surprised still in one piece. Think I will leave it off, unless there is some compelling reason beyond it protects a strip of paint.
 
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Mine keeps windshield bug free for the most part
 
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