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l always install bug guards on my vehicles because I can't stand getting the front of my hood chipped or dented. But with the ST, I love the look of the Exploerer raised lettering. So what did I do? I installed "Explorer" on the bug guard. I love the look, but I'm not a fan of the OEM guard because of the stupid clips they use.
 

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Great idea adding the letters, I think it looks fantastic
 

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Remove the letters ..... Clear bra the hood .... put new letters over the clear bra... done.


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Marc said:
l always install bug guards on my vehicles because I can't stand getting the front of my hood chipped or dented. But with the ST, I love the look of the Exploerer raised lettering. So what did I do? I installed "Explorer" on the bug guard. I love the look, but I'm not a fan of the OEM guard because of the stupid clips they use.
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What deflector did you order? I like the low profile and actually think the EXPLORER logo makes it unique from others. Nice creativity.
 

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What deflector did you order? I like the low profile and actually think the EXPLORER logo makes it unique from others. Nice creativity.
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I ordered the Ford OEM, its not actually low profile, but I do love the the uniqueness of the lettering!
 

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Can you install the bug guard but leave the lettering on the hood? What are the downfalls to doing it this way? Clear so you can see them?


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Can you install the bug guard but leave the lettering on the hood? What are the downfalls to doing it this way? Clear so you can see them?


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Yes you can put it over the lettering. I got a dark smoke color to go with my black car so i added letters onto the bug guard.
 

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I ordered the Ford OEM, its not actually low profile, but I do love the the uniqueness of the lettering!
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Did you heat gun the original letters and re-apply, or order a new set for the guard? Not sure if they can be re-applied.
 

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Nbk4t5e said:
Remove the letters ..... Clear bra the hood .... put new letters over the clear bra... done.


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Curious - why did you remove your rear wiper? Just cosmetics?
 

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Did you heat gun the original letters and re-apply, or order a new set for the guard? Not sure if they can be re-applied.
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No, I left them on. I purchased new lettering on ebay
"2011 212 2013 2014 -2018 Explorer hood emblem sport pkg./ TUXEDO BLACK"
 

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Yes you can put it over the lettering. I got a dark smoke color to go with my black car so i added letters onto the bug guard.
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Looks nice, thanks. I have black too and may do the same thing. Did you consider going with a clear one so you can see the lettering behind it?


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Looks nice, thanks. I have black too and may do the same thing. Did you consider going with a clear one so you can see the lettering behind it?


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Never considered clear. I like the black!
 

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Marc said:
l always install bug guards on my vehicles because I can't stand getting the front of my hood chipped or dented. But with the ST, I love the look of the Exploerer raised lettering. So what did I do? I installed "Explorer" on the bug guard. I love the look, but I'm not a fan of the OEM guard because of the stupid clips they use.
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that is cool, what brand of bug guard did you go with? could I leave the letters on and possibly put a new set on the bug guard?
 

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