AVS clear bug deflector

mikmabz · 09-27-2011, 03:27 PM

Hi! It's my first post to this forum. Just bought a 2011 pyrite mica 4 cylinder 4wd Rav 4 for my wife today and I am just wondering if any of you guys installed an AVS clear bug deflector on your Rav 4s. Did you have any issues with the alignment of the holes on the deflector where you attach the screws to the hood? I have one for my highlander and had issues with the mounting holes not aligning with the holes on the hood. Thanks! :cheers

**JuneBug** · 09-28-2011, 12:39 AM

I installed this Wade shield on my 2008 and the holes lined up just fine. Got it through Amazon:

mikmabz · 09-28-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JuneBug

I installed this Wade shield on my 2008 and the holes lined up just fine. Got it through Amazon:

It looks great! I'll check it out. Thanks.

Truck57 · 09-29-2011, 09:19 PM

I have the smoke colored Wade deflector on my 2011 Rav4. It lined up and installed super easy and has made it through numerous car washes intact. Doesn't seem to deflect bugs all that much, but it does look good...

Jaspher · 04-08-2012, 09:55 AM

How's the deflector now. I know you probably have this for a while now. I'm debating whether to go with clear or smoke. Is there any discoloration (yellowing?) or does the back part of the deflector get dirty and have to be removed for frequent washing? Thanks for your help. I will be picking up my Barcelona Red 2012 Rav4 this Thursday from the dealer. I know the clear one will look much better on a red vehicle but I just don't want to have to clean the deflector often.

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Originally Posted by JuneBug

I installed this Wade shield on my 2008 and the holes lined up just fine. Got it through Amazon:

Lizzrd · 04-08-2012, 10:04 AM

I bought the clear Wade deflector thanks to JuneBug's helpful photos. I found the outer slots a bit of a tight reach, but we were still able to secure it properly. I address it with photos in this thread:

Hood protector

**JuneBug** · 04-08-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaspher

How's the deflector now. I know you probably have this for a while now. I'm debating whether to go with clear or smoke. Is there any discoloration (yellowing?) or does the back part of the deflector get dirty and have to be removed for frequent washing? Thanks for your help. I will be picking up my Barcelona Red 2012 Rav4 this Thursday from the dealer. I know the clear one will look much better on a red vehicle but I just don't want to have to clean the deflector often.

It still looks exactly the same, no yellowing or discoloration. There is a small star in the middle where it took a hit from a rock (that would have put a nice dent on the hood), so it's doing its job. I think it would look great on a Barcelona Red RAV4.

kenetic · 04-09-2012, 10:00 AM

Just ordered a Wade Clear Bug Deflector for $43 plus tax from Amazon. Let the summer driving begin...

Lizzrd · 04-09-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kenetic

Just ordered a Wade Clear Bug Deflector for $43 plus tax from Amazon. Let the summer driving begin...

Great deal!

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ToyRider · 04-10-2012, 07:50 AM

Actually JC Whitney has the Wade Bug Deflector for $35.87 plus $8.99 shipping for a total of $44.86

BUT you can use this 15% off code (BUYJCW5) and get it for $39.48 shipped.

09-27-2011, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikmabz Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AVS clear bug deflector Hi! It's my first post to this forum. Just bought a 2011 pyrite mica 4 cylinder 4wd Rav 4 for my wife today and I am just wondering if any of you guys installed an AVS clear bug deflector on your Rav 4s. Did you have any issues with the alignment of the holes on the deflector where you attach the screws to the hood? I have one for my highlander and had issues with the mounting holes not aligning with the holes on the hood. Thanks! :cheers

09-28-2011, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 8,985 Thanks: 37 Thanked 626 Times in 518 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I installed this Wade shield on my 2008 and the holes lined up just fine. Got it through Amazon: __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

04-08-2012, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lizzrd Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 226 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought the clear Wade deflector thanks to JuneBug's helpful photos. I found the outer slots a bit of a tight reach, but we were still able to secure it properly. I address it with photos in this thread: Hood protector __________________ Driving Toyotas since 1978: 78 Celica GT -> 84 Tercel Base -> 93 Tercel DX -> 95 Tacoma Xtracab -> 03 Tundra TRD -> 11 RAV4 Ltd V6

09-29-2011, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Truck57 Member Country: Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MD Posts: 138 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the smoke colored Wade deflector on my 2011 Rav4. It lined up and installed super easy and has made it through numerous car washes intact. Doesn't seem to deflect bugs all that much, but it does look good...

04-09-2012, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenetic Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just ordered a Wade Clear Bug Deflector for $43 plus tax from Amazon. Let the summer driving begin...

04-10-2012, 07:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
ToyRider Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mass, Cape Ann Posts: 304 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually JC Whitney has the Wade Bug Deflector for $35.87 plus $8.99 shipping for a total of $44.86 BUT you can use this 15% off code (BUYJCW5) and get it for $39.48 shipped.

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