I bought an OEM bug deflector today from my local stealer and the instructions tell you to clean part of the hood with 3M Prep Solven -70. Never heard of it! Where can I get it or can I use something else instead? My son says just use rubbing alcohol but would that damage the clear coat? I want get the thing on 'cause I am going on vacation on Saturday down south where there are lots of bugs!
Thanks,
Jim


2003 Stratosphere V8 - 17's - APP - ETC?

 

use some good ol 409 thats what i used.

 

I've never heard of rubbing alcohol damaging clear coat, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. You're basically just trying to remove the wax on the paint so it adheres better.

 

Herd72,

You should read this thread https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=bug+deflector before you do anything.

 

yeah read my post check the lenght of those god damn screws they use. the one that came stock on my lund bug deflector had 5/8 of an inch of threads. there to long read the post explains it.

Chris

 

Yeah rubbing alcohol, 70% solution will work fine, just don't scrub with steel wool, haha. I used acetone (nail-polish remover) to do my ventshades. Trust me, it sticks!

Zach

 

I will try to be extra careful and go ahead and put on the OEM deflector and watch closely for the clearance on the screws. I think I can figure it out and will go slow. PS great idea about tying the thread to the small parts. Will come in handy for all kinds of stuff.

Jim

 

Yeah, I sell those things all day long but the new hardware they started including are just JUNK! Sorry guys whish I could offer a better kit but the best way we have found ins good old Home Depot or your local hardware store.

TP