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How can I install a hood deflector on a Toyota Corolla?
I recently moved to a more rural area and I’ve noticed some chips and scratches on my hood from rocks and gravel. My dad bought me a hood deflector for my Toyota Corolla, but I’m not sure how to set it up myself. Any tips on how I can install this hood deflector?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Hood deflectors are a great and inexpensive way to provide some protection from rogue rocks and small debris from the road. Installing your hood deflector on your
Toyota Corolla
can be done within a few minutes. Before you get started, make sure you have the following items:
- Hood deflector
- Alcohol wipes
- A clean towel
- Car washing supplies
- Masking tape
Now that you have the necessary items, you can get started on the installation by following these steps:
- Use your car washing supplies to thoroughly wash the hood of your car, then towel dry the area.
- Lay the deflector onto your car and make sure that the bottom of the deflector lines up with the edge of your hood.
- Mark the outline of the deflector with the masking tape. This is easier done with an extra set of hands.
- Remove the deflector and use the alcohol wipes to clean the entire marked-off area.
- Remove the masking tape and grab your deflector.
- Expose a couple of inches of the tape on the inside of the deflector and fold the liners back to create tabs that you can pull off later.
- Put the deflector back into place on your hood. You should see pieces of the interior tape liner sticking out all along the edges of the deflector.
- Pull gently on these tape liners until they have all been removed and press down firmly.
- Give your tape time to set and do not wash your car for 72 hours after installation.
Now that your hood deflector has been properly installed, you can drive without the worry of chipping or damaging your paint job. But before you get back on the road, be sure to check out the
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