I was studying the picture of your car in my last post. The reflection on the front quarter of your hood is different from the rest of your hood.

Is that a deflector you have on your hood? If so, can you give me the details on it? How much does it cost? Where can I get one? What color is it?

 

Once again answering for FloMax, I bought the wind deflector after I saw his, I have a sterling mist its AWESOME, was 65 with shipping, link is http://www.autostyles.com/carflect.htm#Nissan and its black and super easy to install

 

Has it reduced hood paint chipping from rocks yet? I'm still debating whether a bra or a deflector...although the deflector is sleeker looking.

 

Most of the chips I excpect on getting will be a little more below the deflector, the deflector looks really cool but so does the top portion of the nose mask, however take into consideration that the nose mask will discolor the paint, the deflector will not. If all you care about is no bugs/rocks than definitely get the mask, the deflector has in fact got a few chips already which would be on my hood if it wasnt for it, bugs too. Also I don't know if you car but the deflector is cheaper and less people have it, I reccomend the deflector soley because of the paint discoloration I see on my friends 99 accord

 

Thanks Adam....well said concerning the carflector. You may speak for me anytime.

maxiamwanabee: I would go with the car flector. I had numerous paint professionals tell me that the bra would ruin my paint unless I took it off everytime it rained.

The deflector is molded to the shape of the car really well, so it actually looks decent once installed. Plus, I don't think that I have gotten any new chips since installing it, though I don't do too much highway driving these days.

Good luck with your decision.

 

Thanks for the advice. I guess it IS a hassle to take the bra off and put it back on everytime it rains, or if the bra gets wet.

 

Adam, do you have a picture of your hood with the deflector installed? I also have a Sterling Mist and would be interested to see it on the car that is our color as opposed to the black of FloMax's.

Thanks..
Gordon

 

How do you think the deflector would look painted to match the color of the car??

 

I'll take some pictures in about 1 or 2 weeks, i dont have a digital camera or scanner and I'm not to happy about it, I am going to get my paypal check and as soon as I do I'll buy a digitial cam, ill post an entire thread with pics so look out, sorry

 

I have one of these as well, was able to order through Advanced Auto Parts for $40.00.

It was easy to install, but the tape did not hold mine in place, I had to use the included screws. Also, the CarFlector is so wide in the center of the hood that it would flex down at high speed and rub the paint. I solved this by purchasing a small suction cup, like a radar detector uses, and sticking it on the hood where the CarFlector rubs. I also used the included rubber bump stops but they weren't enough by themselves.

The CarFlector gets good reviews from people on looks, but my car is black so it's a perfect match.

I recommend it.