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Yea that looks pretty close if not same as the stuff I used. Here's a closeup to show how the upper diamond mesh matched the lower mesh (it was a little bit finer but close enough for me). What's most important is the thickness/depth, at an angle the thicker mesh is much less see-thru, giving it an OEM look to it IMO
Looking to get this type of grill in the near future, probably a AutoKitsX mesh grill. How did you install your emblem? AutoKitsX grill doesn’t bring a emblem bracket.
I wonder how it will look with 2 intake filters behind it.
It looks pretty mean when the light hits it right if you have different colored filters. I got black covers (for rain) and now it is a bit more stealthy. The emblem has strong adhesive on the back
It looks pretty mean when the light hits it right if you have different colored filters. I got black covers (for rain) and now it is a bit more stealthy. The emblem has strong adhesive on the back
How did you install the emblem ? What emblem did you use ?
Like 4drz, I've decided to go the custom route and have an OEM grill converted into a mesh style one.
Here's a preview (metal mesh is a placeholder, thicker ABS mesh will be final):
Oh wow you are finally getting to your grille project. Weren't you going to do that last spring? It is a time consuming project, but the end result comes out pretty nice. So what is your plan for the end result? I am curious to see the finished part.
^well, I had originally planned to do it myself, but after much procrastination, I found a very skilled shop (through YouTube of all places) that was willing to take on the project. Glad I went this route; IMO, unlike routine maintenance or small cosmetic projects, bodywork should be done by skilled pros, of which I am not.
So far, it looks to have come out great, but I’ll receive it last this week to take a closer look and test-fit.
Finishings will be gloss black vnyl wrap, new ABS diamond mesh, and re-application of the Fuji badge. Should have updates before July 4...
^well, I had originally planned to do it myself, but after much procrastination, I found a very skilled shop (through YouTube of all places) that was willing to take on the project. Glad I went this route; IMO, unlike routine maintenance or small cosmetic projects, bodywork should be done by skilled pros, of which I am not.
So far, it looks to have come out great, but I’ll receive it last this week to take a closer look and test-fit.
Finishings will be gloss black vnyl wrap, new ABS diamond mesh, and re-application of the Fuji badge. Should have updates before July 4...
That should look pretty nice when it is all done. I know what you mean about vinyl wrap. I have not tried my hand at that yet, but I bet we could figure it out with enough patience.
Another preview, this time installed. Hope to wrap things up sometime next week. Overall, the OEM conversion grill is A LOT better than the poor-fitting CMOD grill.
Grill isn't bolted in to the front bumper, which explains the slightly-off fitment.
NOTE: following photo is NOT the CMOD grill
Last edited by STownSaint; Jun 27, 2019 at 09:58 PM.
