Mesh grill installed

[Sway84]

arent there smaller threads of mesh that you can apply that will help to make sure that little pebbles wont hit ure condenser?... i would like a DIY on this project, cool mod definately

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Sway84

arent there smaller threads of mesh that you can apply that will help to make sure that little pebbles wont hit ure condenser?... i would like a DIY on this project, cool mod definately

wow brought back from the dead. yeah, i'm pretty sure there are patterns that have smaller diamonds, squares, etc. but i didn't want to restrict the air flow going to the radiator and condenser.

i tried to do a DIY, but the pics weren't working out.

here's the steps (minus the pics)

1. flatten out grill as much as possible (if it came rolled).
2. find a way to "stick" the grill in the location where you want it to be - i used zip-ties and some what tied it down a little.
3. with a sharpie, trace the inlet/grill parameter (trace a little beyond the borders). *make sure when your tracing, do it as straight as possible and make sure the grill itself does not move.
4. take off the grill.
5. cut a little within the traced border
6. zip-tie or find another way to mount the grill in place - i used several zip-ties to tie the grill down.
7. enjoy a new look and added protection.

it works great. even the plastic one i bought holds up to rocks and pebbles kicked up on the freeway (can't say the same for my paint on the hood).