Bug Deflector

Hello Everyone.
I have a 2018 Tundra SR5 with the TRD Sport package. Unlike most Tundra's that have the bulge in Chrome or Black,.......the bulge is painted on my truck. My hood is painted all the way across the front lip of the hood. Of course that means every piece of sand or bug that hits the front is capable of damaging the front of the hood.
Does anyone know of a bug deflector that tucks under the hood and goes across the entire very front of the hood?
Thanks for your input on this.

 

Your Tundra didn't come with that clear tape?

 

FYI...it was installed (by dealer???) as door edge guard and inside the door handle wells on my Tundra. My platinum has a painted bulge too. I'm pretty sure the Rhino Liner shop had it but it is pretty pricey.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/glo...ive-film-on-my-new-cars-hood/article11895955/

 

No,......I wish it had the invisible shield stuff. I am trying to find someone to install aftermarket. But we are at about $1600 for hood and fenders. If I had a bug deflector,......might just save the $$$$ and go that way. But cant seem to find one.

 

I'm new to this forum as I just purchased my Tundra. So I am not sure whom @Sas is. But any information on a deflector that would run across the entire front would be sweet and much appreciated. I have purchased one,.... three times now and had to return them. When I call the salesman,.....they always tell me it is exactly what I am looking for. Yet each time it swings up and goes over the bulge,...leaving most of the front of the hood exposed.
By the way,....that you for your quick response.

 

Mine is post #12 & 28

https://www.tundras.com/threads/anyone-with-a-2018-sport-put-a-bug-guard-deflector-on.30310/

 

I know mine did not

 

you wont need a bug deflector good paint on Toyota. should not have to worry much about stone chips unless you follow closely, the bug shields make the tundra look UGLY. look like a old guys truck

 

When I was looking for one I didn't find one that covers the bulge. They all started after it. The one I have is the Tough Guard from FormFit out of Canada. They make a smooth and rough version. Here's their main Toyota deflectors page.

https://www.formfithoodprotectors.com/product-category/toyota/

 

LOL,......I am an old guy,......or so I have been told. (Had to sell my sports car to buy the truck.)

 

So I am discovering.

 

Thank you Sas. I am checking them out now. Found the smooth. Want to compare with the rough. Thank you for your insight. This looks like my best bet. Was it hard to install?

 

It's detailed, but not hard. I think there's some info on their site about the install and it also comes with good instructions. Between the two of them it all makes sense. It's a well-designed deflector.

 

Thank you. I m going to go ahead and order it. (Could not find the rough version. Thought about having it painted to match truck)
Since I have no chrome or black buldge, I may look into painting if it is not to flexible.
Thank you everyone for all your input.

 

Here's the textured version:
https://www.formfithoodprotectors.com/product/toyota-tundra-2014-up-textured-tough-guard/

 

Very nice!

 

Thank you. Do not know how I missed this.

 

You can order the 3m Paint Protection Film for ridiculously cheap from Sparks or Cool Springs.