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Material : AcrylicThe fight of the lifetime always happens on the road. It's actually a cliche to call it a David versus Goliath match, but actually, it is. Meet the bug who is going head to head with a GMC Sierra 1500. The poor naïve little one is unwittingly embracing death by flying right into the massive pick-up truck. No amount of light, engine roar, exhaust notes, and honk can shoo the fly away from the path. And of course, you won't really spot the fly until it's too late. Splat! The poor bug is dead and sticking to your truck's nose in a split second. Thankfully, your truck's paint is spared from all those bug goo that scattered because of the GMC Sierra 1500 bug shield. We don't recommend keeping all those bug residues as your trophies, so here are a few tips on how to take care of your bug shield. Scroll down.
You should be diligent in wiping residue and goo off your bug shield. It does not have to be done simultaneously with your regular car wash. In fact, you can wipe your bug shield as often as you want. This will keep your bug shield free from nasty marks always. You just have to wipe the residue off with a wet clean cloth. Don't forget to rinse the cloth after taking out all the goo.
Include the bug shield in your habitual car wash. When you are doing a car wash, the first thing you want to do is direct a steady stream of clean water on your truck's bug shield. This will eliminate any loose dirt and particles building up on its surface. The pressure derived from the hose should be able to thin out the unwanted layer.
You can treat the bug shield just like any other exterior panel. Clean it using a sponge or wash mitt soaked in your car shampoo solution. A gentle but persistent scrub on the surface will do the trick.
By now, we would assume that you have been convinced to invest on a good GMC Sierra 1500 bug shield kit. This panel follows the contours of the tip of your truck's hood and offers you a layer of protection against dust and insect splats. While it's supposed to last you for a good number of years, there will come a time that its bug-slaying mission will have to come to a stop. As the owner of the truck, you should be able to read the signs that indicate your bug shield is nearing its terminal phase. Here are some tips on how to know when to replace your GMC Sierra 1500 bug shield. Follow these simple guidelines and you will be the master of spotting and replacing bug shields that are due for replacement.
Your bug shield has been developing cracks and chips.
There are countless factors that can weather down your bug shield. Once in a while, your truck runs along highways at high speeds. This is a major proponent for wearing down your bug shield. Travelling at high speeds causes dust and particles to damage the surface little by little. Its effect somehow works like a sand blaster that thins out and even breaks the panel after too much exposure. Another factor is prolonged exposure to sunlight. Excessive heat causes the material to expand and crack. Scratches can be remedied by buff and polish. However, you might want to replace your bug shield if the damage is too much.
The mounting adhesive for the bug shield does not have a full effect anymore.
Over time, the strength of the mounting adhesive used to put together the bug shield to your truck's hood may wear off. Now, you have to evaluate if your truck will benefit from adhesive replacements only. You can consider replacing the entire kit if both the panel and adhesive do not seem to be in their best shape anymore.
Get the bug shield that you want but make sure it's suited for your truck.
If you have decided to replace your old bug shield with a new one, be specific with its compatibility to your truck. You would not want to buy a cool bug shield only to find out that it does not fit on the hood.