So my car had a thorough wash on Monday.
and ... when we took of the bug deflector, well
there were dents and scratches where those rubber half
circles are that keep the deflector of the hood
wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen?
Hood Deflector Causes problem
So my car had a thorough wash on Monday.
and ... when we took of the bug deflector, well
there were dents and scratches where those rubber half
circles are that keep the deflector of the hood
wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen?
- Broli
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I notice that mine move around, but no dents or scratches
O-team
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I plan on checking this weekend. Its been almost 4 weeks since I installed it, plus I want to give the car a proper wash and wax! Will let you know if I see anything!Originally posted by Broli
So my car had a thorough wash on Monday.
and ... when we took of the bug deflector, well
there were dents and scratches where those rubber half
circles are that keep the deflector of the hood
wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen?
By rubber half circles, do you mean the \"bumpons\"?
If you took any pictures please post them, thanks!
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I\'ve had hood deflectors on several cars in the past. They all caused some damage to the hoods no matter how well I took care of the car. I don\'t plan on using them again.
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Every hood deflector I have ever seens tends to leave some damage, though it can be very minor. Time to get rid of the unibrow Broli
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I removed mine, never noticed any damage at all from the deflector. The bracket is sorta lose now so I haven\'t replaced it. Less worried about stone chips now, more concerned with inconsiderate people parking next to me swinging their doors wildly open.
Mig
2002 SV650S
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the damage is very obvious to the eye!
it sticks out when ur looking at it!
like bad!!
it is a dull region in the shinny paint!!
yes i mean the bumpons
arg!!
i am gonna talk to mazda and see what they say
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You think you can just give those areas a good wash/wax/polish and they\'ll be gone?
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the hood it actually dentedOriginally posted by TheProfessor
You think you can just give those areas a good wash/wax/polish and they\'ll be gone?
i would need to get that dent guy!
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Wow, really? I just assumed that there was some discolouration or lack of clearcoat from the deflector rubbing the paint.Originally posted by Broli
the hood it actually dentedOriginally posted by TheProfessor
You think you can just give those areas a good wash/wax/polish and they\'ll be gone?
i would need to get that dent guy!
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yeah, i was surpised to see it!
well, it will get fixed one way or another
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Quick question...
Are the rubber dome thingees attached to the Deflector or the Hood?
They should be stuck to the hood to prevent damage! but if it was installed wrong with the stoppers attached to the deflector, it will cause damage.
Damn you photobucket.....
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Broli it\'s time for a cf hood!
Orange weave it up!
Andrew - wa wa wee wa
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they are stuck to the deflector and they rest on the hood!?Originally posted by TheBiz
Quick question...
Are the rubber dome thingees attached to the Deflector or the Hood?
They should be stuck to the hood to prevent damage! but if it was installed wrong with the stoppers attached to the deflector, it will cause damage.
i mean that the flat side is stuck to the deflector, and the
rounded end rests on the hood!!
that is the incorrect way??!!??
please tell me there is some way to prove this, i.e. some sort of instructions
as they guy at Ontario Mazda tried to say it was the fault of the wind pushing on the deflector
or someone leaning on it, i told him i doubt that there would be even damage at all 6 points from leaning!
i am gonna rip his head off tonight when i pass by, especially if i have proof . . .
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Jeff are u talking about the black parts or the clear parts?
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I believe they should be the other way around, i.e. stuck onto the hood with the rounded side pointing towards the deflector, well thats how the instructions told me to place them, plus I\'ve seen a bunch of cars with deflectors that have their \"bumpons\" placed that way.they are stuck to the deflector and they rest on the hood!?
I think I still have the instructions somewhere, will check and let you know!
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thx guys!!!
ok,
well,
i wanted to be sure b4 i got angry at someone for no reason!
now, i have the right to use my brown rage on the service guys at Ontario Mazda,
farking ontario mazda, i thought i was thru with those bstds, but . .
it seems they have found a way to bite me in the ass again!
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Whoa..!! They stuck them to the deflector?? What idiots. They\'re supposed to be stuck to the hood. The way you have it, it would ruin the hood for sure.Originally posted by Broli
they are stuck to the deflector and they rest on the hood!?Originally posted by TheBiz
Quick question...
Are the rubber dome thingees attached to the Deflector or the Hood?
They should be stuck to the hood to prevent damage! but if it was installed wrong with the stoppers attached to the deflector, it will cause damage.
i mean that the flat side is stuck to the deflector, and the
rounded end rests on the hood!!
that is the incorrect way??!!??
please tell me there is some way to prove this, i.e. some sort of instructions
as they guy at Ontario Mazda tried to say it was the fault of the wind pushing on the deflector
or someone leaning on it, i told him i doubt that there would be even damage at all 6 points from leaning!
i am gonna rip his head off tonight when i pass by, especially if i have proof . . .
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man, that sux!
you know
when i picked up the car, they didn\'t have the deflector on,
so i said, hey where is the deflector
and then they put it on
i guess in the rush the messed up
this is not acceptable!
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As per the instructions....Originally posted by Broli
they are stuck to the deflector and they rest on the hood!?Originally posted by TheBiz
Quick question...
Are the rubber dome thingees attached to the Deflector or the Hood?
They should be stuck to the hood to prevent damage! but if it was installed wrong with the stoppers attached to the deflector, it will cause damage.
i mean that the flat side is stuck to the deflector, and the
rounded end rests on the hood!!
that is the incorrect way??!!??
please tell me there is some way to prove this, i.e. some sort of instructions
as they guy at Ontario Mazda tried to say it was the fault of the wind pushing on the deflector
or someone leaning on it, i told him i doubt that there would be even damage at all 6 points from leaning!
i am gonna rip his head off tonight when i pass by, especially if i have proof . . .
Bumpons are to attached to the hood..
Instructions. for a CX-7 but they all go on the same.
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Originally posted by TheBiz
As per the instructions....Originally posted by Broli
they are stuck to the deflector and they rest on the hood!?Originally posted by TheBiz
Quick question...
Are the rubber dome thingees attached to the Deflector or the Hood?
They should be stuck to the hood to prevent damage! but if it was installed wrong with the stoppers attached to the deflector, it will cause damage.
i mean that the flat side is stuck to the deflector, and the
rounded end rests on the hood!!
that is the incorrect way??!!??
please tell me there is some way to prove this, i.e. some sort of instructions
as they guy at Ontario Mazda tried to say it was the fault of the wind pushing on the deflector
or someone leaning on it, i told him i doubt that there would be even damage at all 6 points from leaning!
i am gonna rip his head off tonight when i pass by, especially if i have proof . . .
Bumpons are to attached to the hood..
Instructions. for a CX-7 but they all go on the same.
thx Jeff,
i have printed a copy of the instructions
and i will go and deal with this tonight!
i will let you guys know what they say tommorow!
and who ever is at the meet tonight, well tonight!
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Good luck buddy, let them have it, bunch of nincompoops!i will go and deal with this tonight!
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See you wouldn\'t of had this issue if you bought it from me.:hoho
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True that! No issues for me so far! (even though I was a bit leary of sticking dem \"bumpons\" onto my new hood at first!)Originally posted by FLIPSPEED
See you wouldn\'t of had this issue if you bought it from me.:hoho
So I checked the instructions I got with my deflector and I don\'t now how the guys at Ontario Mazda missed it but it says something to the effect of (going from memory):
\"IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT PLACE THE BUMPONS ON THE DEFLECTOR AS THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE\"
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