Make a USDM Finless Grille Mod

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02-13-2007, 10:45 AM
G-spot

Make a USDM Finless Grille Mod

Like the title said, there's no real tutorial for this classic mod. I am in no way shape or form responsible for any loss or damages covered in this tutorial. What I included in the pics are for the mod itself, not the painting or installing the mesh. but what you need not covered in the tutorial are:

PAIR of GLOVES
GOGGLES
MOUTH MASK
Grille mesh (or chicken wire depending on your current budget)
Wire cutter
400 - 800 grit sandpaper(s)
Dremel drill bit accessory
Small wood screws ( 8 )
Primer
Base paint
Clear coat

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...gc/finless.jpg

Those pics are from TGC members

Enjoy! :D
02-13-2007, 10:53 AM
4g63lover

hehe thats my grille ^^^ lol.
02-13-2007, 11:21 AM
n3oAcid24

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Originally Posted by 4g63lover

hehe thats my grille ^^^ lol.

you did this mod to your grill? picz man picz.....

good tutorial G-Spot...
02-14-2007, 11:15 AM
Jeffylou87

I'm doing that when it gets warmer... I have an extra grille.. why not?
02-19-2007, 02:41 PM
Phil

nice to see im on the web again!!!
02-19-2007, 04:28 PM
4g63lover

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3oAcid24

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4g63lover

hehe thats my grille ^^^ lol.

you did this mod to your grill? picz man picz.....

nah, the grille with the black fins is my grille... 1st picture
03-25-2007, 10:45 AM
4-G-rim

Nice writeup G-spot 8)
03-25-2007, 11:27 PM
SLS2000

It sounds so easy. :lol:

Good luck to all.
03-25-2009, 07:38 PM
HungarianHunter

What do you guys use to take the chrome off?
03-25-2009, 07:53 PM
showtime

pictures installed?
03-25-2009, 08:24 PM
HungarianHunter

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Originally Posted by showtime

pictures installed?

Need to sand down the chrome so I can paint it, but hand sanding is taking forever, and even with a dremel it is. I need like an air powered sander, like a compressor. And I couldn't find decent looking mesh, only at lowe's, but it was like a 2 foot by 2 foot sheet O.O
03-25-2009, 09:26 PM
IVORY_G

You dont need to completely strip the chrome, just sand enough to where the smooth finish is gone, then primer and paint. It'll take you forever to strip that chrome completely and get down to the base...
03-25-2009, 09:46 PM
HungarianHunter

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Originally Posted by IVORY_G

You dont need to completely strip the chrome, just sand enough to where the smooth finish is gone, then primer and paint. It'll take you forever to strip that chrome completely and get down to the base...

So I've noticed XD

Alright, I'll just rough it up a bit.
03-25-2009, 10:07 PM
IVORY_G

LOL, to get the finish off use like an 60-80 grit then gradually work your way up to 400-800 grit sandpaper, like 100, 200, 300, then 400 grit. Otherwise you will still see all the little grooves after you paint it.
03-26-2009, 08:26 AM
Asierra_999

I kept the chrome on mine!? but I think it looks good!

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_i...0181_large.jpg
03-26-2009, 08:30 AM
Kenjuro_2

I did this mod to my grille years ago, nice results.
03-26-2009, 10:41 AM
IVORY_G

I kept the Chrome on my grille as well, I like it as well. It matches nicely with my other chrome accents. Every1 else likes to paint theres.
03-26-2009, 10:48 AM
Asierra_999

^^
Exactly my thoughts! Thanks I agree at least on silver or white the chrome accents look good!!
03-26-2009, 11:03 AM
IVORY_G

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Originally Posted by Asierra_999

^^
Exactly my thoughts! Thanks I agree at least on silver or white the chrome accents look good!!

Yup, but you should paint your radiator support that shows behind your grille black now. It'll look alot better. Just remove your grille and your heads and mask off your bumper. Then hit it with some black paint out of a rattle can. You'll be satisfied with the results.
03-26-2009, 11:10 AM
Asierra_999

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Originally Posted by IVORY_G

Yup, but you should paint your radiator support that shows behind your grille black now. It'll look alot better. Just remove your grille and your heads and mask off your bumper. Then hit it with some black paint out of a rattle can. You'll be satisfied with the results.

Ooooh Wow ok now im intrigued!! Ha you know I considered that when I did the grill mod but wasnt sure how it would turn out! Now that someone has done it/suggests it ill try it this weekend!! Thanks for the good idea!
03-26-2009, 03:57 PM
IVORY_G

No sweat, post pix when u do.
03-26-2009, 04:08 PM
bmaddock

Well the reason a lot of us Zenki Aero Style guys paint them is because you see all those rivets from the fins. I sanded mine down for hours and used bondo and all and when you work hard at it, it comes out nice.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...x220/grill.jpg

Personally I want black mesh behind but it matches well with my cleared headlights, once I get some black housing 02-03 headlights ill go black

EDIT: Just because i did it, i see the very small imperfection in the lower middle of the grill mainly because that is all bondo due to cutting out the middle.
03-26-2009, 04:13 PM
IVORY_G

^^ Nice work! I had those small indentations left also but where they are, I painted it flat back along with the mesh, so its not even noticeable unless you get right up on it.
03-26-2009, 04:56 PM
therev

Looks sooo hawtt im DEF doing this

~Gabe
12-19-2009, 10:45 PM
jonry

legit! i think ima do it
12-20-2009, 09:57 AM
DFX

mine i did this summer. i didnt quite take the time to get it perfectly smooth, but you cant really tell. and instead of screwing the mesh down, i took my time to cut it and stuff it in the grille and fill it with bondo to hold it in place.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...SANY0009-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...r/SANY0003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...SANY0004-1.jpg

pics are hazy because the camera fogged up from the humidity.
12-20-2009, 03:41 PM
sponcar

Quote:

Originally Posted by warriorlax5506

Well the reason a lot of us Zenki Aero Style guys paint them is because you see all those rivets from the fins. I sanded mine down for hours and used bondo and all and when you work hard at it, it comes out nice.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...x220/grill.jpg

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much better
02-16-2010, 07:14 PM
Joshua42007

Do you think this would be possible for the 2002?? we have that little part of the bumper that comes up like a shark fin and divides our grill into 2 pieces. Would this work if i mod my front bumper by trimming that piece off?
06-26-2012, 07:07 AM
00 galant

I just finished this mod with a few tweaks on your instructions. Looks great, thanks man. By the way does anyone have suggestions for changing the mitsubishi badge color?I'm trying to add some color to my car and I thought I'd start with the badge on the grill.
06-30-2012, 10:04 AM
IVORY_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00 galant

I just finished this mod with a few tweaks on your instructions. Looks great, thanks man. By the way does anyone have suggestions for changing the mitsubishi badge color?I'm trying to add some color to my car and I thought I'd start with the badge on the grill.

What kind of suggestions are you looking for? Ideas on colors or how to do it?
12-04-2012, 03:38 AM
gallant

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00 galant

I just finished this mod with a few tweaks on your instructions. Looks great, thanks man. By the way does anyone have suggestions for changing the mitsubishi badge color?I'm trying to add some color to my car and I thought I'd start with the badge on the grill.

With a black grill im painting my badge silver to make it stand out. I think it would look good in red too. Whats your fav color -_-
I want honey comb for my grill. I was told jdm has a nice honey comb look. Also want to take it anoher step by cutting out the middle later on like bmaddock did but I'v never worked with bondo before. Ill probly do it on a spare one. First time for everything
04-14-2013, 05:54 PM
millerlite2224

i did this to mine as well a few years back but i rolled my wire mesh to get the jdm look i gotta extra grill here ima have to try that no center look thats awesome. heres a pic of mine i used foberglass resin to hold mine in.
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/...ps02cd0f64.jpg

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