PLASTIC MESH INSTALL (easy instructions with pix)

[clone2020]

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/515000-515999/515382_5_full.jpg - TYPES OF MESH
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/403000-403999/403057_16_full.jpg - AFTER I CUT THE CENTER PIECES OUT
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/403000-403999/403057_19_full.jpg - BEFORE I PAINTED THE BLACK MESH SILVER
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/515000-515999/515382_3_full.jpg - AFTER
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/515000-515999/515382_8_full.jpg - BEFORE

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INSTALLING WIRE MESH INTO YOUR LOWER FRONT BUMPER
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TYPES OF MESH:
Thick wire mesh (flat sheet = $20-$40) - found at autozone, pep boys, schucks, etc...
Thin wire or plastic gutter guard (roll = $1-$5) - found at lowes, home depot, ACE Hardware, etc...
<span style='color:red'>I bought every type of mesh I could find. I tried the cheapo wire mesh that comes in a roll. That stuff is garbage. It'll crumple up like a newspaper. I thought the plastic mesh worked really well because it's durable, bendable, cheap and it's easy to paint. </span>

TOOLS: Hacksaw, wire cutters, heavy duty zacto/razor knife & paint (if applicable).

REMOVAL OF INNER FINS
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1. Use a hacksaw to saw off the inner fins.
2. Use a heavy duty zacto knife to cut the nubs down.
<span style='color:red'>note: Removal of the middle fins will leave an arrow shaped cut on both sides. Some people fill it with fiberglass, bondo, etc. </span>

INSTALLING THE WIRE MESH (basically, shove the mesh in the bumper)
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1. Cut the wire mesh to make it fit into your bumper. (Mesh with a height of 6" worked the best for me)
2. Insert the mesh into the lower front bumper.
3. Adjust to desired fit. (use a pencil, screw driver, keys, etc to push and pull it into shape)
[i]<span style='color:red'>note: I didn't need any screws or adhesives to get the mesh to stay. If you cut the mesh with a 6" height, it will bend naturally with the bumper to hold it in. </span>


DONE.


-Mike.

For more info on installing mesh into your lower front bumper, go here: http://www.clubtgc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12168 ('http://www.clubtgc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12168')

[The 99 Galant]

nice job....i just did my top grill with the same stuff...i couldn't find black mesh...mine doesn't stay in place when i wash it. do you have any suggestions...i forgot to say that i cut out all the little slits in the grill and got it painted to match the car and then put the mesh in...anyways, if you got any ideas please PM me thanks

[VIO]

how did you go about filling in the holes left by cutting out the inner fins?

[The 99 Galant]

get plastic binding body filler...i got the guy at the shop to do it for me....but you can do it yourself...just treat it like any normal body piece just make sure the filler adheres to plastic. I think the guy said it took a couple sandings to get it down to the right smoothness....i actually just got it on the car...i wish i had a digital camera i'd show you guys...i need a way though to secure the wire on the grill....it sticks in place but it wants to push in....anyways, he filled it primed it and then painted it. I have a black car so he painted it black...i'd say go black with whatever car you have and get black mesh for it

[bsimpson38]

Buy the double-sided 3M tape from Auto store. Black tape with red paper that peals off. It's about 1cm thick, 1.5 meters long. $4. Line the backside of your opening with this (it's the tape they use to apply emblems etc. It won't come off easily) cut mesh accordingly and bend lip over onto tape. Solid, and without screws.

[ChikagoGTZ]

I want to do this but I'm afraid I'll screw up the bumper when I remove the fins...any suggestions on how to do this easily, or is it fool proof?

[Supernova]

I've got the fins out and sanded down. I should have the mesh in Wednesday. Pics will be coming as well.

[IceDouTGaLanT]

Hey I seen wanted to do this for a long time but I was always scared of messing up. But today I was bored so I decide hey lets try it since im getting my kit shortly. Well I like to say great Directions https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif. I only used the hacksaw, and a real sharp scissors, and my dermal sanding bits (Works Great) it evens the fins/nubs down to perfect flat surfaces.

Well, heres the link.

http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp...selected=881653 ('http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?selected=881653')

Ps-If you go to lowes in the gutter dept. They should have a metal mesh which fits the bottom almost perfect $1.29. Just gota cut 2" from both ends.

Its called : Premium Hinged Gutter Guards
: Fits 4",5" gutters (36" long)
:Company name: Gutter World

Hope that helps https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif

[Importemptress]

I have an 02 and my gril is different from 01 00 99 so on can i still use that plastic mesh? is it still the same to instal? easy? :?:

[pinoyesv6]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Importemptress)</div><div class='quotemain'>I have an 02 and my gril is different from 01 00 99 so on can i still use that plastic mesh? is it still the same to instal? easy? :?:</div>

install on the 02 is even easier than the older 8g's since you don't ahve to worry about them bars. but yea the mesh just goes in the hole and you might want to secure it down.

[Chero2000]

I just did this on the weekend and just a few things I would like to add.

To make it stay in place get one or 2 of those old metal clothes hangers Cut them into smaller pieces of like 6 inches or so and scoop it into the loop down torwards the bottom of the mesh.

Then wrap it under the black plastic part under the bumper and hook it tight to the metal peice that holds your bumper together underneath your car. Stick your head under there you'll see it.

I did that on the 2 corners of the mesh and on the middle cause it looked like it was going to annoy me when it comes off and I am doing 90 on the Tunpike. LOL...

I have an 02 Galant and it was cool cause I didnt have to saw anything.

I'll post up some pictures when I can.

[BKLYNLANG1]

same here, i didnt have to cut any plastic...was already open. i bought the mesh piece at home depot for $5 for a pack of 5 of em!


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/746000-746999/746191_28.jpg

[wannabee]

Will this do the trick
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ssPageName=WDVW ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33645&item=7970045885&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW')
or does home depot sell the mesh with 6'' specific so i dont need to cut the mesh???

[peanotation]

Will this do the trick
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ssPageName=WDVW ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33645&item=7970045885&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW')
or does home depot sell the mesh with 6'' specific so i dont need to cut the mesh???

that mesh they probably bought at home depot and maybe spray painted it black.

[pinoyesv6]

Will this do the trick
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ssPageName=WDVW ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33645&item=7970045885&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW')
or does home depot sell the mesh with 6'' specific so i dont need to cut the mesh???

that mesh they probably bought at home depot and maybe spray painted it black.

if you read the description, its not even painted black. its still silver in color. then looking at the size im almost positive thats some 99 cent gutter mesh form the hardware store.

if you really want to secure the mesh, 6" tall mesh won't cut it. at least on a 99-01 front bumper. i bought a giant 3'x8'?? sheet of mesh for 8 bucks at the hardware store and painted it. works just right. i have enough to do like at least 4 cars lol

[wannabee]

if you really want to secure the mesh, 6" tall mesh won't cut it. at least on a 99-01 front bumper. i bought a giant 3'x8'??...

:puzzled1: :puzzled1:
6'' wont do it? i m soo confused... sorry sometimes i think i have dumb moments....... also sorry to divert from the topic if pinoyesv6 but pls check yr pm thanks

[pinoyesv6]

if you really want to secure the mesh to the bumper you'd have to fold over the edges and attach that to the bumper. if you look at the orignal tutorial the mesh just floats there. so if i were a piece of debris and were to hit the mesh hard enough the mesh wouldn't do anything. but with mine, mine is glued into place so if i were to kick the mesh all i'd do is dent the mesh but won't go through and hurt whatever is behind the mesh.

[wannabee]

ahh thanks man.. me go to homedepot on wed n do it... peace!!!!!!!!!!

[cardude03]

someone wanna move this to the tutorial forum?

[wannabee]

I finally did the tutorial .. had problems finding a good mesh but ultimatly(dunno how to spell) finished it... the mesh i got is light black so i double coated the mesh with another one and it looks nice now... have to see it in the morning..https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif
thanks for the tutorial...

[opinaca]

Thank's guys for that hint....that's a great idea...


tried it with the plastic type....but it's hard to put in place and tends to get wavy ....maye i'll look for those in aluminum....

here is the result.....
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/853000-853999/853331_5.jpg

....I've painted them Gold

:wink: ciaoooo!

[furiousgtz]

still need to put lower mesh kit i had to cut the bars and everything..

[The F.B.I]

sounds good to meh ima try dis out today...hope i don't fuck up......

[CHICAGO_ONE]

get plastic binding body filler...i got the guy at the shop to do it for me....but you can do it yourself...just treat it like any normal body piece just make sure the filler adheres to plastic. I think the guy said it took a couple sandings to get it down to the right smoothness....i actually just got it on the car...i wish i had a digital camera i'd show you guys...i need a way though to secure the wire on the grill....it sticks in place but it wants to push in....anyways, he filled it primed it and then painted it. I have a black car so he painted it black...i'd say go black with whatever car you have and get black mesh for it


Does anyone know what type of body filler will works well for plastic? The closet thing I heard of was Duramix, but the shop recomended against it. Is there anything else besides that and Bondo?

[ericbla03]

Does anyone know what type of body filler will works well for plastic? The closet thing I heard of was Duramix, but the shop recomended against it. Is there anything else besides that and Bondo?


The way i did it was i took my bumper off and filled in the area with fiberglass mat from the back. Then smooth it out in the front with glazing putty. I use a putty called "metal glaze" (although you can use it on virtually any material). Bondo is too brittle and hard, and will crack and fall off as your bumper flexes. The glazing putty is more flexible.

[milo111000]

here's what i did.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/1708000-1708999/1708725_51_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/1708000-1708999/1708725_52_full.jpg
i let the wire mesh stick out so i don't have to fill the cuttings. then just screwed the mesh so it's sturdy.

[deejunx]

here's what i did.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/1708000-1708999/1708725_51_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/1708000-1708999/1708725_52_full.jpg
i let the wire mesh stick out so i don't have to fill the cuttings. then just screwed the mesh so it's sturdy.


sorry for being off topic, but how did you paint your inner grill (between the head lights) to be black? did you use spray or brush? do you have to cover the silver parts? thanks

[G-spot]

You can also cover those fins wit black vynl.

[milo111000]

sorry for being off topic, but how did you paint your inner grill (between the head lights) to be black? did you use spray or brush? do you have to cover the silver parts? thanks



gotta just have lots of patience taping!! not that hard.. but the mesh mode, better get wire mesh and let it sit out to cover the holes just like what i did..

[dknight3]

do you have to go to the dealership and try to get paint thats the right color, or am i missing somthing? how do you make it so the grooves you cut out match and dont look like shit?

[ricky_db]

i have got to try this :)

[galantracer97]

wiil this tutorial work for the 7g i want to put mesh in the air dams on the bottom

[krazienluv10]

yes it will work..

[djoutrages]

I will be trying this with my 9g today, cross your fingers guys.

[cdipier2]

sorry for being off topic, but how did you paint your inner grill (between the head lights) to be black? did you use spray or brush? do you have to cover the silver parts? thanks



gotta just have lots of patience taping!! not that hard.. but the mesh mode, better get wire mesh and let it sit out to cover the holes just like what i did..

what would u recommend for the grille fins, flat black or gloss black?

[milo111000]

sorry for being off topic, but how did you paint your inner grill (between the head lights) to be black? did you use spray or brush? do you have to cover the silver parts? thanks



gotta just have lots of patience taping!! not that hard.. but the mesh mode, better get wire mesh and let it sit out to cover the holes just like what i did..

what would u recommend for the grille fins, flat black or gloss black?

my first choice was glossy kind.. but i didn't really feel that.. so best bet is flat... atleast when it fades, it don't look too bad..

[galantino_es]

"gettto mesh" thanx alot 4 the tutorial http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/profexl/meshgrill.jpg

[milo111000]

i'd say stick em out. have em molded to the grill and lower part of bumper. might look better. also paint them please.

[sdcounty619]

I'm doing this I'm almost done Il post some pics soon!

[galantino_es]

I was wondering if I should paint it in the same color of the car or I should go on black 8) what do u think milo I don't wanna copy u :twisted:

[Ruslik]

i got to do this when the weather get warmer

[Ruslik]

ahah i did it today the 40 degree weather and harsh winds didnt stop me =]

[komodo]

pics!! =o

[Ruslik]

i love home depot total cost 2.69
i got to fix the top of my bumper

[javi]

man i put the mesh in from lows, but it seems to be off! It leaves a bit of the top showing...any suggestions?