Can You Go Thru The Car Wash With A Weather Tech Bug Shield On The Hood
Question:
Then why does your installation guide specifically say not to go thru a car wash?
asked by: Richard G
Expert Reply:
We have found in our own tests that the Weather Tech bug deflectors like the # WT50150 will hold up just fine in a carwash. For example, I just spoke with a coworker of mine who has a Weather Tech bug shield on his 2019 Toyota Highlander. It has been on there for about a year and has been thru the carwash many times. The shield will move slightly when the scrubbers go over the hood, but it is sturdy enough to make it thru with no issues.
There are small rubber bumpers that go on each end of the deflector, to protect the paint on the hood. The rubber also helps with stability and keeps the deflector from moving. if these were to fall off it would be an issue in general, but especially in a car wash. If you plan to install one and go thru the wash, I would check periodically to make sure the rubber bumpers are still in place.
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Weather Tech Easy-On Stone and Bug Shield Deflector
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- Hood Guard
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Weather Tech Easy-On Stone and Bug Shield Deflector
- Bug Deflector
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John S.
10/29/2024
When you say if these were to fall off. Are you talking about the small bumpers or the plastic seals? I'm also concerned on putting the weather tech stone guard on and it damaging the paint through a car wash that has brushes go up the middle of the truck.