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Went with the black saw the blue in person and it looks awesome as well. The color really pops
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The months of waiting for my truck to be delivered was spent reading about other people's experiences on this forum. There seemed to be enough complaints or anecdotal evidence of how easily the paint seems to chip or get damaged. So, I decided to invest in one of the hood protectors to protect the leading edge of the hood from rocks and other highway debris.
I chose the one from WeatherTech because I like the company. The installation was easy enough to do. And the Maverick hood is small enough that I had no trouble installing it without help. Reading through the instructions and watching the short video beforehand made the steps easy to understand and follow.
The before shot:
I washed the front of the hood using car wash detergent and a microfiber towel. I then dried it with another microfiber towel. I then set the protector in place. I applied masking tape at the top edges of the protector while holding it in place with my hip. I stopped multiple times to make sure it was in place and hadn't slipped.
This is after masking:
Two alcohol pads are supplied. I used one pad for each half of the masked area concentrating on the edges where the adhesive strips will contact the hood. The alcohol dried quickly. I then used the supplied prep pad to wipe the same edges in the masked area. It would be a good idea to use gloves to apply the prep solution. When I was done, I immediately had to wash my hands to get the solution off my fingers.
After I removed the masking tape, I prepped the adhesive strips by pulling two inches of the backing and folding them over so they stick out when you set the protector on the hood. For each strip, you start in the middle and pull the backing to either side.
The next pick was taken after I had already pulled the top and bottom center sections of backing. You can see the backing for the edge sections still waiting to be pulled:
As long as you apply light, even pressure, pulling the backing is easy. And you always start from the middle and pull towards the side. Once each adhesive strip is exposed, I applied pressure all around the protector starting from the middle and working outward.
I then carefully removed the protective film.
The finished product. It is recommended that you do not drive for 24 hours or wash the truck for 72 hours, so schedule your time accordingly.
I chose the one from WeatherTech because I like the company. The installation was easy enough to do. And the Maverick hood is small enough that I had no trouble installing it without help. Reading through the instructions and watching the short video beforehand made the steps easy to understand and follow.
The before shot:
I washed the front of the hood using car wash detergent and a microfiber towel. I then dried it with another microfiber towel. I then set the protector in place. I applied masking tape at the top edges of the protector while holding it in place with my hip. I stopped multiple times to make sure it was in place and hadn't slipped.
This is after masking:
Two alcohol pads are supplied. I used one pad for each half of the masked area concentrating on the edges where the adhesive strips will contact the hood. The alcohol dried quickly. I then used the supplied prep pad to wipe the same edges in the masked area. It would be a good idea to use gloves to apply the prep solution. When I was done, I immediately had to wash my hands to get the solution off my fingers.
After I removed the masking tape, I prepped the adhesive strips by pulling two inches of the backing and folding them over so they stick out when you set the protector on the hood. For each strip, you start in the middle and pull the backing to either side.
The next pick was taken after I had already pulled the top and bottom center sections of backing. You can see the backing for the edge sections still waiting to be pulled:
As long as you apply light, even pressure, pulling the backing is easy. And you always start from the middle and pull towards the side. Once each adhesive strip is exposed, I applied pressure all around the protector starting from the middle and working outward.
I then carefully removed the protective film.
The finished product. It is recommended that you do not drive for 24 hours or wash the truck for 72 hours, so schedule your time accordingly.
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Added these decals from vortex graphics. They are super thin so im gonna give them a try and see how they hold up.
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This will be one of my next purchases. Love it
My velocity blue Maverick is scheduled to arrive next week! 
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cheapo ($49.95) Spider wheel covers on Hybrid XL, most likely will paint silver wheels flat black.
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‘22 Ford Maverick XL AWD, 2.0 EB, CP 360, 4K tow pkg., SIBL, 3-part hard cover fold-up Tonneau, 400w inverter, tray mats, other miscellaneous options, all factory installed.
Added: 2” RC front lift, Bronco Sport Big Bend take-offs w/ 245/65-17 Falken Wildpeak AT Trail, windshield and front windows tinted, some other misc. Ford Accessories.
Before and after lift and tires shown.
‘22 Ford Maverick XL AWD, 2.0 EB, CP 360, 4K tow pkg., SIBL, 3-part hard cover fold-up Tonneau, 400w inverter, tray mats, other miscellaneous options, all factory installed.
Added: 2” RC front lift, Bronco Sport Big Bend take-offs w/ 245/65-17 Falken Wildpeak AT Trail, windshield and front windows tinted, some other misc. Ford Accessories.
Before and after lift and tires shown.
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Any of you VB owners go with some black stripes or even white stripes on your vehicle? Looking to customize a little and would like to see some real world examples of what people are doing.
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Man this color out in the sun!!
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This is my second go round with a VB Maverick. I picked up an XL hybrid on 27 January and added a few mods.
on 30 March, I was called by the dealer I ordered from that a VB hybrid XLT just rolled off the truck that a customer changed his mind about. He said first one to the dealer will get it. I beat six others there and bought it. I traded in the XL and got $1K more than I paid for it w/tax. I got to keep the trifold hard top tonneau cover that came with the XL.
So, for this go round, I haven’t had too much time to think about adding mods too much. I’ve been busy building and delivering raised bed garden boxes.
I did add the Stars and Stripes tailgate raised letters, put on door sill protectors, door edge guard all the way around the doors for uniformity, and ordered the Bronco Sport Carbon Fiber looking door handle and bowl protectors. I plan on getting to the Ford dealer next week to order the hood protector, Dee Zee Tailgate Assist, and maybe the wind protectors for the doors.
on 30 March, I was called by the dealer I ordered from that a VB hybrid XLT just rolled off the truck that a customer changed his mind about. He said first one to the dealer will get it. I beat six others there and bought it. I traded in the XL and got $1K more than I paid for it w/tax. I got to keep the trifold hard top tonneau cover that came with the XL.
So, for this go round, I haven’t had too much time to think about adding mods too much. I’ve been busy building and delivering raised bed garden boxes.
I did add the Stars and Stripes tailgate raised letters, put on door sill protectors, door edge guard all the way around the doors for uniformity, and ordered the Bronco Sport Carbon Fiber looking door handle and bowl protectors. I plan on getting to the Ford dealer next week to order the hood protector, Dee Zee Tailgate Assist, and maybe the wind protectors for the doors.
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Rocking my bone-stock XL…
I mean, I think it looks pretty fantastic as-is.
I mean, I think it looks pretty fantastic as-is.
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