is coming out nice man!! great job!Quote:
Originally Posted by spdracr
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is coming out nice man!! great job!Quote:
Originally Posted by spdracr
i am actually prob going to do this today! Zobgel is comming over and we are going to the Graveyard so ill probably find my test subject!
~gabe
i want to do mine without cutting out the center piece. what would be the best way to hold it in place? body filler?
i did mine with out cutting the center looks good
just did not put mesh in yet
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...DSC00283-1.jpg
Do you think this would be possibly for the 2002?? we have that little part of the bumper that comes up and divides our grill into 2 pieces. Would this work if i mod my front bumper by trimming that piece off?
people have done that on Evo's that have the little "nose." I believe someone posted a link to a thread on evolutionm.net or something one time, but I'm not too sure. But I DO know that Evo owners occasionally do this so you could probably find a tutorial or something.
Awsome, thanks alot. I have been searching for awhile now and i just havent seen actually anyone chop that nose off of our front. But il keep looking, i will probaly get a grill from the junkyard and try it my self. If everything goes smooth i will make a tutorial.
Probably looks like this
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...DSC00283-1.jpg
Figured I would update this thread as I just completed one of these grilles for another member...
(Excuse the messy workbench. The garage has been going through a big reorgnization period, LOL)
Start with a USDM grille. The slats were cut out already
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...pseqtcq7gz.jpg
Pry out / Pop out emblem
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps8zrmty3t.jpg
Mark the line you want to cut. Try to keep it level with the line of the grille
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswy1y9q54.jpg
Using a Dremel, cut at the line. Also cut the bottom section. The closer to the curface, the better
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskub2gz5o.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps6okxxz7d.jpg
Get your supplies ready for fiberglass. You'll need FB Resin, FB Hardener, Chop Mat or Strand Mat, mixing tray, gloves, respirator, Duct tape
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...psvbq6yqqn.jpg
Stretch Duct Tape over the cut areas. Pull it tight to try and make the shape of the grille
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...psibi5hoig.jpg
Dont have pics of this part, but you mix the FB resin/hardener appropriately, wet the back side of the duct tape and start laying down Chop Mat / Strand. With a brush or utencil, cover each layer with the resin. 4 layers should be enough.
Leave it to dry. When fully cured, pull off the duct tape. BAM, the gaps should be filled and possibly perfect to the contours.
Apply body filler
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswqtpjxbd.jpg
Sand it. Try to shape the contour of the grille, if needed. (test fitted. Keep in mind, I didnt have clips in and my hood is jacked up from the accident)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssnnjgynx.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...psy6tsgp6r.jpg
Once you're satsfied, prime and paint.
Looks nice!
thnks again brother! it's waiting for paint and mesh now! Drew [DTP] recommended GutterGuard for the mesh. i'll update when finished!
Yeh. That's what I used to use. Get the one with the clips on it. It's stiffer than the rolled up one. And a good set of tin snips. Let's see pics when you're done
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That's so smart, how do you cut the fins inside tho?