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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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FAQs— GMC Bug Shield
- After installing a GMC bug shield, I noticed unusual wind noise, and it seems like the hood shakes or vibrates. What could be causing this, and how can it be resolved?
- What are the advantages of a custom-designed GMC bug shield over universal units?
- I just came from an off-road trip, and I’m now planning to clean my ride. Are there special precautions I should take when cleaning my GM bug shield?
- What secures the bug shield in place? Can it be firmly installed so it won’t fall off even if I frequently drive off-road and take my ride to the car wash afterwards?
- A friend told me that I should consider installing a bug shield if I want improvement in the fuel economy of my GMC. Is that true?
- Is car wash enough to clean the area of the hood where the bug shield will be installed?
- I want to install a bug shield on my GMC vehicle, but I’m worried that it might rub the paint off the hood. Is there a product that can help prevent such?
It could be because your vehicle’s hood is manufactured from a lighter composite material, causing it to bounce on the area where the hood and the windshield meet, even without a bugshield installed. This problem, however, is aggravated by the installation of the bug shield. If the problem seems unnoticeable and it was only after bug shield installation that you noticed it, you can use a very low-profile unit. But if you’re really bothered by the vibration issue and you want it to be resolved, you can bring your ride to the dealership or to a professional mechanic.
Custom-designed bug shields are made for an exact fit, so you need not worry about vibration and other issues caused by an improperly fitted component. But aside from that, they are more beneficial because they are formed to follow the curves, contours, and lines of your ride, making installation so much easier. Such bug shields look like they have been installed in the factory.
Cleaning your GMC bug shield has no special requirements or precautions. Much like other vehicle components, these can be simply washed with eco- and car-friendly detergent-and-water solution—just scrub the dirt down as part of your regular car wash. Since most bug shields have off-the-hood design, you can easily clean and wax them, even the area underneath or the portion that’s closest to the hood.
Most bug shields and deflectors in the market are fastened and secured in place using 3M adhesive. There are also units that make use of retaining clips that are almost invisible. These shields are usually installed using dependable mounting methods, so no amount of off-roading or car washing can take them off their place, unless they’re not properly installed or have already worn out after having been in service for a long time.
Yes, the bug shield can help improve the fuel economy of your GMC vehicle by simply helping reduce wind drag. The vehicle experiences drag when wind gets into the open windows, hits the rear window, and produces backward thrust. To compensate for the said anchor effect, the engine has to work harder, and therefore consume more fuel. Since the bug shield somehow changes the vehicle's aerodynamics, wind drag is prevented before it starts to slow you down.
Sometimes, simple car washing isn’t enough to get rid of oil and other chemicals that adhere onto the hood’s surface. So to be sure, wipe the area where the bug shield will be installed using alcohol wipe. Most of the time, this wipe comes along with the bug shield. The alcohol wipe will totally clean the installation surface, therefore ensuring excellent adhesion of various types of adhesive.
One thing you can use to keep your GMC bug shield from rubbing off the hood and damaging its paint is rubber bumper. You can install this behind the shield, right where it comes in contact with the hood. The rubber will offer some kind of contact surface and cushioning, so even if the hood or the shield vibrates as the vehicle runs, there’s no way it can touch the hood and cause damage to the paint.
