Bug deflector and rain guards.
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I have the WeatherTech "Stone & Bug Deflector" they also have a 'hood protector' but that's more of a flush fitting skin for the front part of the hood. The deflector installed pretty easily, they claim it's no-drill but it comes with two screws for the center (and I ended up using them, they drill into the bracing piece glued to the bottom of the hood) and clamps for the ends. The fit is pretty good and there is about a 1/2" gap between the deflector and the hood surface to smoosh a wash rag into when giving baths. Oh, forget about easy removal for waxing 
Also if you are leery about drilling a couple of holes in your hood as I was - the hood is aluminum on the Colorado so rust isn't an issue.
I got mine to minimize the stone chips I've been getting on the front of the hood (the 'protector' would have been best for this), but I opted for the deflector as I can clean easily under it. As for actually deflecting anything I have NEVER found any evidence to support that statement and honestly a simple before and after smoke flow test in a wind tunnel would be pretty easy for them to do. Some manufacturers used to claim they increased mileage but thats a bunch of hooey also as the cars are designed with air flow in mind and the deflectors actually create turbulence - again there is a noticeable lack of video proof.
I also have their spash guards and they are actually no-drill
Also if you are leery about drilling a couple of holes in your hood as I was - the hood is aluminum on the Colorado so rust isn't an issue.
I got mine to minimize the stone chips I've been getting on the front of the hood (the 'protector' would have been best for this), but I opted for the deflector as I can clean easily under it. As for actually deflecting anything I have NEVER found any evidence to support that statement and honestly a simple before and after smoke flow test in a wind tunnel would be pretty easy for them to do. Some manufacturers used to claim they increased mileage but thats a bunch of hooey also as the cars are designed with air flow in mind and the deflectors actually create turbulence - again there is a noticeable lack of video proof.
I also have their spash guards and they are actually no-drill
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I thought the EGR slim line matte black in channel window things would look good on my truck, but then I decided that I liked A pillar visibility, so I decided against them. But they do look cool
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Can you guys comment on how the in channel rain guards have held up over time, and if they make noise at highway speed after they aged
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I have the weathertech bugs guard and it does not need drilling. It have clips at the end and double side adhesives in the middle.
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Was that the stick on version? I got the other version.
They should rename them to Bird guards. I nailed one yesterday and was expecting some damage to the guard or truck. It held up very well, not a scratch, just feathers
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Yes, my guard is the stick on kind.
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Does anyone have the factory guard? Here it is on Amazon for a Canyon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P45NFXU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3MRI6BLC90HTI&psc=1
If you have one, how does it install? I would actually prefer it to be installed with the fasteners as I want to be able to remove it to clean.
If you have one, how does it install? I would actually prefer it to be installed with the fasteners as I want to be able to remove it to clean.
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I believed the factory GMC bug shield is actually made by weathertech. The only different is the weathertech emblem on the shield is replaced by a GMC emblem.
I have the AVS In-channel Vent Visors (aka rain guard) and the bug deflector from autoanything. They were under $100 for everything (all 4 windows and hood) and then I received a Prepaid Visa rebate of $20 as well. They have held up great so far. The edge on the rain guards does seem a little sharp but I guess they have to be thin to stay in the channel. They included the alcohol wipe but I used extra to make sure the channel was really grime free. Then stuck them in there and closed the window. Didn't use the window for 24 hours to make sure they 3M glue was secure and dry. I have gone through more than a few car washes and they get very dusty in the desert so I don't think they are going anywhere. You can barely see them and they help with rain and wind.
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