I have not done any rain driving with this, but in over 20 years of experience with other brands of "bug shields" on other cars/trucks, the deflectors don't keep rain off the windshield and lessen the need for wipers maybe just a little. However, poorly designed deflectors can make the wipers float, chatter, and streak in the rain (very early models of 20 years ago).

The dealer who sold me the Honda deflector said that the first deflectors sold by Honda for the Element made the wipers almost useless, and vibrated the side mirrors, so they quit making/selling it. There is a new one for the Element now that works fine.

 

I have been searching high and low for one of these, my hood is getting dinged up and I dont want to put on a 'bra' for fear of more paint damage. I hope I found a source, I emailed them today at Info@egrusa.com . I wonder if more people ask them about the deflectors (if they dont have them already), would they consider making them if enough of us inquire?

 

There was a post on this forum from an individual that got a hood deflector from a canadian Honda dealership. There was a part number that was included in the post. This might be better for you than what you are looking at.

Well, now I look retarded since the threads have been merged. So disregard my text since it is now described in full on the first post.

 

I'm not worried about a little rubbing from a vinyl bra,,,I have had one on my 04 Camry from day one. Only a slight rub on the clear coat and after a friene told me to keep UN-rubbed wax on it no more damage. Even if it did rub a little it's in a place where you don't see it and it's WAY better than the damage you get from a rock (a rub don't rust). It takes work to keep it nice, must claean and keep the dirt out from between the bra and paint,,,but like I said ,,for me it worth the time and effort,,,I'll take a rub over a chip ANYTIME

 

Here is the Honda Canada Deflector FYI

 

Any opinion on how it might fare in the automated car wash? Do you think the automated brushes can damage it or remove it during the wash?

 

I do not believe that the deflector should be in any more danger than your mirrors or any other feature of your car. However, I don't trust the cleaning of MY car to machines or minimum-wage employees.

 

LMAOOOO when i read this part i was laughing my butt off. I could totally picture the windshield spray fly over the car lolllll.

 

I don't understand what people see in these things...ever heard of clear bra? much more tasteful...

 

I got in on the group buy for the OEM version, but does anyone have any experience with the one from EGR?

eBay Motors: HONDA FIT JAZZ STONE DEFLECTOR HOOD PROTECTOR EGR NEW (item 160130517280 end time Jul-22-07 11:30:16 PDT)
EGR Automotive North America






The one from EGR looks to be the same design as the OEM Honda version minus the logo. I'd prefer it without the logo. If the EGR mounts the same as the OEM without wrap around I think I'd rather have this one than having to de-badge the OEM version.

 

Hmm, I'm happy I got in on the GB but I would have loved an un-logo'ed deflector, too. We'll see what I can do w/ mine to get it off once I receive it.

I'd be interested in knowing about this one as well... if anybody has it.

 

$150 for deflector vs. $500 for clear bra. Hmmmm.... deflector FTW! Until I can afford a clear bra.

 

That's strange. My friend just bought a 2007 Honda Civic and he ordered it with a hood deflector. I took a look at it and whereever there's clips that contact the paint, there's a clear tape between the paint and the clip.

 

Sounds like he has the aftermarket hood deflector. I'm pretty sure all of the factory ones come with soft contact clips whereas the aftermarket ones come with a harder, plastic clip. To prevent scratches, they usually provide that clear 3M film.

 

His is a Honda hood deflector. It's a pass thru design like the Honda OEM Fit hood deflector.

 

I was thinking I'd like to wax the hood before I put this on, but I'm afraid that would affect the adhesive of the bump-ons. Thoughts?

 

Alcohol under the bumpons, then bumpons, THEN WAX.

 

Doh. That just makes too much sense. Clearly I need a nap.

 

Thanks for the info! However, I visited the site you mentioned. Here is the link for the deflector:

Shophonda365.com - Canada's online source for all things Honda!

It states that it is a GENUINE HONDA PRODUCT. Is there a catch somewhere? I don't think it is the "Focus" brand that you mentioned. Can anyone clarify?

I am a new member. This forum is very informative. Impressive!

 

Guys! Apparently I've received the newer revision of the hood deflector from Honda, thus explains why the one I have only has four clips and 4 bumpons. I installed it last weekend. I will take a picture tomorrow (hopefully) and show it to you guys.

In my opinion, the installation is less complicated, there are no screws to play around with - just stick on the bumpons and push the deflector onto the edge of the hood! It took me all of 5 minutes including using alchol to clean the surface.