scatter Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Hi So I've cut the grill on my n/a and want to add mesh but wondering how best to do it. I have thought a few questions please.1. Do I need to apply pressure with a clamp to make things stick to tiger seal? Then where to put it? 1. Thought of sticking it to metal bar in front of engine, as this would make it easy to clamp grill on while tiger seal sets and also there is a large surfae area to stick it to? ... but i'd rather not do it this way as I cant take it off. 2. Shape mesh and stick it to grill direct but thinking this will be hard, as there are only a few mm's of grill edge to stick it to, would this small/tiny surfae area be enough to support the grill? ...I'd rather this route if it will work what do you think so 1 stick it to back of this metal bar or 2. stick it to the bumper direct cheers Edited April 16, 2013 by scatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I stuck mine to the back of that bar and it sat just right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I stuck mine to the back of that bar and it sat just right cheers man, I was hoping you'd see this... did you clamp it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I didn't have a clamp so held it for a while, needless to say my hands were difficult to clean afterwards LOL Spray the mesh black if you haven't already ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 cheers amjad, I bought some gloves and bought my mesh black... Gonna do this tomorrow, I took the bumper off to fill and paint and noticed a ridge that I can put seal/mesh in to, so gonna try that first because I really want the mesh to stuck to the bumper so I can take it off when needs be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 When my mesh was fitted, masking tape was used to hold the mesh in place and tiger seal applied to hold it on. Keep the tape on for 24 hours to allow the seal to dry properly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Make sure you wear a pair of latex gloves, when I put my wind deflectors on I didn't wear any and my hands were stained for about 3 months ! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sorry to jump on this thread but do any of you guys have any pics of your meshed grills....would like to have a go myself? Good luck getting it fitted mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I can get one of mine tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I can get one of mine tomorrowGood man cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sorry to jump on this thread but do any of you guys have any pics of your meshed grills....would like to have a go myself? Good luck getting it fitted mate! Have a look at the older pages of my NA thread buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 When my mesh was fitted, masking tape was used to hold the mesh in place and tiger seal applied to hold it on. Keep the tape on for 24 hours to allow the seal to dry properlycheers mate, just about to seal it... Make sure you wear a pair of latex gloves, when I put my wind deflectors on I didn't wear any and my hands were stained for about 3 months !James3 months! shit, will make sure I get some gloves on, cheers mate Sorry to jump on this thread but do any of you guys have any pics of your meshed grills....would like to have a go myself? Good luck getting it fitted mate!Cheers and no worries mate, best place for it :-)... There are a couple on here http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/42153-mesh-grill-request/?hl=%2Bmesh+%2Bgrill and this is my all time fav starlet http://cars.bazoom.com/uk/gallery/1844-toyota-starlet-ep91 pics up over weekend... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I've taken a photo, will stick it on tomorrow if I can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Thanks boys....defo gonna have a bash at mine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks boys....defo gonna have a bash at mine! did you do it mate? I made a how2 thread... http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/65028-how-2-mesh-your-grill-another-method-admin-not-yet-finished-i-need-to-edit-please-dont-lock/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 did you do it mate? I made a how2 thread... http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/65028-how-2-mesh-your-grill-another-method-admin-not-yet-finished-i-need-to-edit-please-dont-lock/ I've been flat out trying to get other bits done for Japfest mate....but i did have a read through the how2, and its spot on, really in-depth! Good effort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 I've been flat out trying to get other bits done for Japfest mate....but i did have a read through the how2, and its spot on, really in-depth! Good effort! Cheers mate, that's good/encouraging to know...Hope you had a good japfest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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