--- product_id: 22477285 title: "Aeroskin II Hood Protector" brand: "auto ventshade" price: "£71.27" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22477285-aeroskin-ii-hood-protector store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Easy peel-and-stick 3M tape install Custom fit for 2015-2020 Ford F-150 Impact-resistant acrylic shield Aeroskin II Hood Protector **Brand:** auto ventshade **Price:** £71.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛻 Deflect the ordinary, drive the extraordinary. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aeroskin II Hood Protector by auto ventshade - **How much does it cost?** £71.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22477285-aeroskin-ii-hood-protector) ## Best For - auto ventshade enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted auto ventshade brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Installation:** Pre-applied 3M automotive-grade tape or mechanical fasteners make setup a quick, no-fuss upgrade you can do solo. - • **Sleek Dark Smoke Finish:** Adds a subtle, sophisticated matte look that elevates your F-150’s style while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency. - • **Precision Engineered Fit:** Tailored specifically for 2015-2020 Ford F-150 (excludes Raptor) to seamlessly complement your truck’s bold contours. - • **Ultimate Front-End Defense:** Blocks bugs, rocks, and road debris with a sleek medium-profile design that protects your hood, windshield, fenders, and lights from chips and dents. - • **Durable & Proudly Made in USA:** Crafted from impact-resistant acrylic using global materials, ensuring long-lasting protection and premium quality you can trust. ## Overview The Auto Ventshade Bugflector Hood Shield is a custom-fit, medium-profile protector designed exclusively for 2015-2020 Ford F-150 models (excluding Raptor). Made from impact-resistant acrylic and featuring a dark smoke finish, it deflects bugs, rocks, and debris to keep your truck’s front end pristine. Easy to install with pre-applied 3M tape or fasteners, this USA-made shield combines durable protection with sleek style, perfect for the discerning F-150 owner who demands both function and flair. ## Description Before heading out on your next adventure, ensure you equip your vehicle with the insect protection it deserves. The Bugflector redirects airflow over the top of your vehicle, creating a bug-catching wind tunnel that sweeps away rocks, dirt, and other road debris before they hit your hood. The result is a cleaner front end with fewer bug splatter and paint chips. Its medium-profile, off-the-hood design allows for easy cleaning and waxing while maintaining a sleek, aerodynamic appearance and installs easily with the included pre-applied 3M automotivegrade tape or mechanical fasteners. Available in a dark smoke finish and proudly made in the USA with global materials. Review: The Matte Finish Hood Shield for F-150 Platinum exceeded my expectations - Appearance: The matte finish of this hood shield adds a touch of sophistication to my F-150 Platinum. It enhances the overall look of the vehicle, giving it a more upscale appearance. The mold of the protector follows the body lines of the hood providing a clean finish. Installation: Following the provided instructions along with the included tips and tricks like starting from the middle and pulling back an inch of tape made the installation process a breeze. I encountered no difficulties during the installation, and everything went smoothly. The adhesive used to hold the shield in place has proven to be reliable, as I have experienced no issues with it so far. If I had one thing to improve it would have been the alignment of the shield along the edge of the hood (the outer edges are slightly uneven, see second photo) Overall, I am highly satisfied with this matte finish hood shield for my F-150 Platinum. It not only enhances the appearance of my truck but also provides functional benefits such as protection against debris and insects while driving. I would definitely recommend this product to other F-150 owners looking to upgrade their vehicle's look and functionality. Review: Great product, very happy, see why. - After finding a few nicks on the leading edge of my F150, I knew I needed to get a "bug/rock deflector". You see these all over town and they look okay on certain cars. Most are glossy and plastic. I had one on a previous vehicle and over time leaves and grime build up on the edge and became impossible to remove. I found the Aeroskin II Matte Black texture and did my homework. http://amzn.to/2yBiCfZ It was made of the same material as the side-view mirror of the truck. I can confirm that they are very similar. The 'matte' finish is perfect and provides just enough subtlety to not stand out too much. One tip I can suggest, as another pointed out, is to snip the dead-center adhesive in the middle closest to the front window to allow for the pooling of water to drain easier. If your car is parked on a non-even surface, some pooling of water will occur but the creation of a gap in the adhesive at least allows for movement of the water when the car is recentered. In all, I was able to install this by myself and it took about 30-40 min to complete. No issues with the flare portion of the unit and no hindrance to gas mileage so far. If something negative occurs to this unit, I will come back and update my review. In all, 5/5 stars. Make sure you get the black matte unit found here and not the plastic version http://amzn.to/2yBiCfZ http://amzn.to/2yBiCfZ ## Features - FITMENT | 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 (Excludes Raptor) - BLOCKS BUGS | Built to deflect insects, small rocks, and road debris with its medium-profile design. Shields your hood, windshield, fenders, and lights from chips, dents, and dings. - DURABLE CONSTRUCTION | Constructed from impact-resistant acrylicand made in the USA with global materials. - CUSTOMIZED FIT | Engineered to fit the exact year, make, and model of your car or CUV and complements the contours of your hood. - EASY TO INSTALL | Installs easily and fast with pre-applied 3M automotive-grade tape or mechanical fasteners. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00PCEHA6Q | | Auto Part Position | Front | | Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #82,519 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #23 in Bug & Hood Shields | | Brand | Auto Ventshade | | Color | Smoke | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (5,515) | | Date First Available | November 7, 2014 | | Exterior Finish | Smooth | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00725478146486 | | Installation Type | Self-Adhesive | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2.4 pounds | | Item model number | 23243 | | Manufacturer | Auto Ventshade | | Manufacturer Part Number | 23243 | | Model | Auto Ventshade 23243 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | OEM Part Number | 23243 | | Product Dimensions | 73.75 x 10.75 x 5.88 inches | | Style | Bugflector - Smoke | | UPC | 725478146486 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Auto Ventshade - **Color:** Smoke - **Exterior Finish:** Smooth - **Material:** Acrylic - **Style:** Bugflector - Smoke ## Images ![Aeroskin II Hood Protector - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510B-YApkBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can extra screws and adhesive spacers be bought? If so, have a link?** A: This style of Hood protector does not utilize any screws or hardware. If you think you need new/more tape, please give us a call at 1-800-241-7219 with your part number ready. **Q: does the aeroskin 2 stop the god awful water from kicking back when slowing down in rainy conditions?** A: The aeroskin becomes part of the truck because it lays so flat no kicking back of water just make sher you clean the hood really good acetone first an then alcohol be ready it going to stick real good do the bottom first start in center work your way out **Q: Is this matte black?** A: No, it is glossy. Looks just like the window vent shades. **Q: How does this guard fasten ?** A: It uses little plastic fasteners. Not anything sturdy. On our '17, F150 it made the rubber hood seal bulge and distorted. It sent the thing back ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Matte Finish Hood Shield for F-150 Platinum exceeded my expectations *by J***. on February 11, 2024* Appearance: The matte finish of this hood shield adds a touch of sophistication to my F-150 Platinum. It enhances the overall look of the vehicle, giving it a more upscale appearance. The mold of the protector follows the body lines of the hood providing a clean finish. Installation: Following the provided instructions along with the included tips and tricks like starting from the middle and pulling back an inch of tape made the installation process a breeze. I encountered no difficulties during the installation, and everything went smoothly. The adhesive used to hold the shield in place has proven to be reliable, as I have experienced no issues with it so far. If I had one thing to improve it would have been the alignment of the shield along the edge of the hood (the outer edges are slightly uneven, see second photo) Overall, I am highly satisfied with this matte finish hood shield for my F-150 Platinum. It not only enhances the appearance of my truck but also provides functional benefits such as protection against debris and insects while driving. I would definitely recommend this product to other F-150 owners looking to upgrade their vehicle's look and functionality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, very happy, see why. *by C***Y on November 14, 2017* After finding a few nicks on the leading edge of my F150, I knew I needed to get a "bug/rock deflector". You see these all over town and they look okay on certain cars. Most are glossy and plastic. I had one on a previous vehicle and over time leaves and grime build up on the edge and became impossible to remove. I found the Aeroskin II Matte Black texture and did my homework. http://amzn.to/2yBiCfZ It was made of the same material as the side-view mirror of the truck. I can confirm that they are very similar. The 'matte' finish is perfect and provides just enough subtlety to not stand out too much. One tip I can suggest, as another pointed out, is to snip the dead-center adhesive in the middle closest to the front window to allow for the pooling of water to drain easier. If your car is parked on a non-even surface, some pooling of water will occur but the creation of a gap in the adhesive at least allows for movement of the water when the car is recentered. In all, I was able to install this by myself and it took about 30-40 min to complete. No issues with the flare portion of the unit and no hindrance to gas mileage so far. If something negative occurs to this unit, I will come back and update my review. In all, 5/5 stars. Make sure you get the black matte unit found here and not the plastic version http://amzn.to/2yBiCfZ http://amzn.to/2yBiCfZ ### ⭐ Poor Quality form and very difficult to install *by W***N on July 20, 2020* Form/Quality: The first one was not assymetric...laid on flat surface (see pic) and right side flat but left side turned up at a 45 degree angle near the end. It had to have been bent just to fit in the box. I returned that one for replacement. The 2nd one was better with only a slight bend near the end so I decided to try and install it. The AVS decal fell off the deflector when I opened up the plastic. I decided to leave it off thinking it would only come off later anyway. It took about 30 minutes to remove the glue residue with alcohol and cotton swabs. Installation: Had to stand on a step stool (I am 5'11") because hood is so high when opened. Deflector has slotted holes and they are filled with the chrome plating so that has to be removed first with a screwdriver or small knife etc. I removed the existing plugs from the seal and hood carefully with wire cutters, only getting the cutters under the head and then prying off and careful not to cut them in half leaving the plug in the hood. The female expansion plugs are so small and have to go in the deflector holes and into the hood but under the rubber hood seal. Very limited space and the deflector is not formed well to fit. I dropped the fasteners several times before losing one in the engine compartment somewhere. The reason they don't hold together and keep popping out, is there has to be no gap between the deflector and hood. So I had to squeeze it very tightly together with one hand and then insert the screw/plug which then causes the female plug to expand and then it held in place. I cut down a small plastic sheet rock molly and used a screw for the missing one. Once all 4 were secure I noticed that because of the amount of moving the deflector around to get it attached, the metal bracket clips installed in step 1 of the instructions had scratched my hood. Fortunately it was only where they are installed. I recommend skipping step 1 until ready to attach them to the hood. The final install looks great but a real pain to install. My Toyota TRD took about 10 minutes...this took over an hour on my F150. Summary: Other reviewers suggested self tapping screws and if mine come out, I will be doing that. The hood closed keeps it on so I'm not worried about it coming off at highway speeds and I think the 4 fasteners only keep it from shifting side to side (shear vs tensile). Final install looks great but very frustrating to install and I recommend an alternate method like screws. Hopefully the chrome finish will last. I'm saving the box and any issues with it will result in a return. ## Frequently Bought Together - Auto Ventshade [AVS] Aeroskin II / Hood Protector | Fits 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 (Excludes Raptor), 1 pc. | Textured Black - 436096 - Voron Glass in-Channel Extra Durable Rain Guards for Trucks Ford F150 2015-2020 SuperCrew (fit for Ford F250-F550 17-23), Window Deflectors, Vent Window Visors, 4 Pieces - 220018 - Husky Liners - Weatherbeater | Fits 2015 - 2024 Ford F-150 SuperCrew (includes 22 - 24 Lightning Models) w/o Fold Flat Storage - Front & 2nd Row Liner - Black, 3 pcs. | 94041 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22477285-aeroskin-ii-hood-protector](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22477285-aeroskin-ii-hood-protector) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*