Bug Deflector OR Half Nose Mask? - Honda Prelude Forum

gioe · 11-16-2003, 05:38 PM

I have this mega rock chip on my hood which has exposed the hood itself. I have already applied touch up paint to it as a band aid solution. (I plan on getting the hood repainted in the spring...yes it was that bad)

Sooo...should I get a Bug Deflector OR Half Nose Mask? That is the question.

Aesthetics is not so much a concern considering both options are not that great

They're temporary anyway - especially with Vancouver's lovely weather...

TIA
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cementups · 11-16-2003, 06:49 PM

I've been ponderin on getting the half nose mask myself.

gioe · 11-16-2003, 06:53 PM

I'm just worried with the nose mask, sand and junk will get stuck behind and scratch teh paint. At least with the bug deflector, all that junk can wash off with the rain etc.

shik0me · 11-16-2003, 07:47 PM

I would go for the bug deflector for that very reason. Also it will look more or less the same over time, as opposed to the bra which will look progressively worse because of the weather.

gioe · 11-16-2003, 07:58 PM

However, a benefit to the nose bra option are those pieces that wrap around the front corners of the car thus offering more protection.

thepreludedude · 11-16-2003, 10:17 PM

nice looking car.

i didn't know there was a hood bug deflector available for the lude. i have the half bra, but i only use it on long trips.

i think i would pick the deflector. i'll trade you my half bra for your rims

cementups · 11-16-2003, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by thepreludedude
i have the half bra, but i only use it on long trips.

That's why I want it, I never thought of it till I saw 97blacklude with one on when we drove to CT.

willmbrk · 11-16-2003, 11:14 PM

I want to get a clear bra for my car.

http://www.clearbra.net/

lude2lust · 11-16-2003, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by cementups

That's why I want it, I never thought of it till I saw 97blacklude with one on when we drove to CT.

yep that half black bra comes in handy for short highway trips too. And with black on black, i like the look of it

gioe · 11-17-2003, 04:02 AM

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Originally posted by thepreludedude
nice looking car.

i didn't know there was a hood bug deflector available for the lude. i have the half bra, but i only use it on long trips.

i think i would pick the deflector. i'll trade you my half bra for your rims

Thanks

That's what I'd be using if for as well. I don't want to repaint my hood and then get another huge rock chip b/c I was too lazy to pay x dollars for something to prevent it. I've learned my lesson

If you throw in your left kidney I may consider it

thepreludedude · 11-17-2003, 12:01 PM

^^are those advans?? sure, i will throw in my left kidney

let me know

gioe · 11-17-2003, 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by thepreludedude
^^are those advans?? sure, i will throw in my left kidney let me know

yes sirry bob. I'll PM you with my address so you know where to send your kidney

thepreludedude · 11-17-2003, 07:10 PM

^^still waiting on that PM

CrazieLude · 11-17-2003, 11:20 PM

i would go with a clear bra.

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gioe · 11-18-2003, 03:45 AM

Anybody know where I can get a transparent bug deflector? Someone on my local board gave me a link to a shop that did have them but have since discoed them

So so far, I'm left with the smoke colour.

TIA

Akimoto · 11-18-2003, 03:49 AM

D,

I have a half nose mask in my garage. Brand new as well. I'm not sure if my buddy called dibs on it. If not its yours.

-Rich

ps. Car has changed quite a bit since I last seen it

gioe · 11-18-2003, 03:57 AM

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Originally posted by Akimoto
D,

I have a half nose mask in my garage. Brand new as well. I'm not sure if my buddy called dibs on it. If not its yours.

-Rich

ps. Car has changed quite a bit since I last seen it

Surprise!

I took your advice and went with the Kreuzers instead of the SSR GT1's

I figured I might as well bite the bullet and get my ish together instead of delaying. You'll be proud of me, the rims were sitting in my room for less than 2 months as opposed to a full year + like my other accessories

I'll be glad to take the nose mask of your hands if he doesn't take it.

cementups · 11-18-2003, 09:15 PM

Yo, how much you want for that mask?

ludehawk · 11-20-2003, 08:40 AM

TTIWWOP

gioe · 11-21-2003, 03:48 AM

^^ Why didn't you install the parts that cover the corners?

gioe · 11-22-2003, 02:42 PM

UPDATE: I went with the car brazier

I heart handa

thepreludedude · 11-22-2003, 08:08 PM

i have had my bra since i bought the lude (july 99'). i have never figured out how to get those sides pieces on???

gioe · 11-23-2003, 02:07 AM

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Originally posted by thepreludedude
i have had my bra since i bought the lude (july 99'). i have never figured out how to get those sides pieces on???

Did it not come with instructions? Just DL them from the handa website. Maybe they didn't come with all the clips and junk?

MR.CLIFFORD · 11-23-2003, 10:24 AM

is the clear bra the same as the GM stonegaurd?

thepreludedude · 11-23-2003, 11:34 AM

it came with instructions, but i guess i didn't have the patience to put it on.