Which hood bug & stone deflector?

[Kevinch]

Evaluating the options for hood deflectors for my 2020 1500 Laramie with the Sport package. The paint color is metallic black; definitely looking for a dark colored deflector. Anyone have experience with an AVS, Mopar, or WeatherTech (or other) deflectors they would share with me? Both looks & protection to the hood are important to me. Also would like to know how they mount, general quality of fit, etc. Thanks.....

 

[Sherran]

I have the AVS one in dark smoke. I like it. Gets finger prints on it easily. The AVS logo flew off after about a month but I'm okay with that as it's less white on my truck.
Edit: Mounts easily - installation took about 10 minutes. It did come in a little warped and used a heat gun to reheat it into shape. I live in south Texas as a reference and at the time it was over 100 degrees when it shipped.

RAM 1500 Hoodflector Hood Shield; Dark Smoke (19-25 RAM 1500, Excluding RHO & TRX) - Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING! Reliable and Stylish Shield. Don’t let the unsightly blotches on your RAM’s hood ruin your vehicle’s appealing paint finish. Install this Hoodfle

www.americantrucks.com

 

[bill-e]

I haven't used the smoke one but I had this model Stampede deflector on my '15 Laramie and it still looked brand new when I sold the truck this month. Sturdy product.

Stampede 2019-2 Vigilante Premium Hood Protector, Smoke, for 2019-2021 Ram 1500

Each Vigilante Hood Protector is precision engineered to fit your vehicle and installs easily using 3M automotive-grade adhesive. No special hardware or drilling is required! Car-wash safe, and UV and scratch-resistant, Stampede Automotive Accessories Hoo

www.stampedeproducts.com

 

[Wsmith]

I bought the Mopar then decided I didnt want the clips on my hood, even with the protective film. Ordered the Weathertech. Installed in 15 minutes, sturdy and looks great. Black Mopar for sale $40 local pickup.

 

[bill-e]

By the way, the Stampede (at least the chrome version) uses existing clip holes under the hood. You remove the existing pin/nail, whatever it's called, and substitute the supplied one to secure it so nothing touches the topside of the hood.

EDIT: I just checked th installation instructions for the Black Stampede protector and it does use 2 clips.

http://d12lrhf1a6n0y2.cloudfront.net/Products/DigitalAssets/isheetAssets/STAMPEDE/bfstmpd114.pdf

 

[Rsorrell2]

I went with the WeatherTech one and I really like it and the easy install and that it sits off the hood.

 

[LessDodgeMoreRam]

Here’s the Mopar. I went with it because it matched the satin black color scheme I was going for. I don’t recommend it. Doesn’t cover the entire width. Install was nauseating from opening the box to finish. It’s held on by 4 screws that secure into factory holes under the weatherstripping (good) and 4 clips that you violently jam onto your hood (bad). I really only like the color and it’s more defined angles. Otherwise I’d probably go weathertech.