Aerotop Dave Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Done a search, found lots of useful info, but one bit that's missing - does anyone know what size of sheet I need to mesh up a standard J spec nose? I was gonna get some stainless steel stuff from my local Halfrauds, does it come in a standard size or something? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 It comes in a standard size, I bought 2 to make sure, that should do you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I just did this over the weekend. I used one sheet of drawn steel mesh from B+Q 1.5x0.5m (approx) cost about 15 pounds- and it was enough for the main intake and the two on the sides. To finish it off I wiped it down with thinnners and sprayed it with hammerite, though originally I wanted to get it powder coated for durability. I will post some pics when I take them, but the car isnt at home at the moment. One thing.. be careful when you cut it.. edges are sharp. I still have a couple of cuts on my hands so wear gloves, and still be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 oh and dont use ally.... if it gets hit..it will dent whereas steel is more 'springy' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 One thing.. be careful when you cut it.. edges are sharp. I still have a couple of cuts on my hands so wear gloves, and still be careful. Do it yourself surgery Doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 well lets just say, Charlie, I 'declined' going to theatre today... hence the number of posts on the board! Still the minor scrape was well worth the result, it really makes a difference to the car. p..s your old decats are hopefully going on this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 And i always thought it was labours fault we had all the ops cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hmmm, I hadn't considered our friendly local DIY store. I shall investigate. What do we think, silver car needs black mesh or silver mesh? I pondered if silver mesh might be too noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hmmm, I hadn't considered our friendly local DIY store. I shall investigate. What do we think, silver car needs black mesh or silver mesh? I pondered if silver mesh might be too noticeable. I would go for black, even on a silver car. Its a nice contrast, especially over the front of a nice silver FMIC. In terms of longevity, getting the mesh powder coated once you have cut and sized it would work best, as powder coat wont chip when it gets hit by stones - I am just waiting to see what my hammerited grill looks like after a a few miles! worst case scenario is to take it off and get it powder coated at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 And i always thought it was labours fault we had all the ops cancelled. Did I say any ops were cancelled? I merely stated that I wasnt going to theatre today (the other guy went instead, which leaves me plenty of time to price and spec up a carputer!) If you want to bring politics into it......... yes I agree that all the white papers since 1997 have had a um.. 'negative' effect on morale. Especially the 4 hour maximum wait in A+E... anyway.. off soapbox now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Just meshed my bumper too! I used ally mesh from R-tec (£15). It's same size as Halfords - Halfords stuff is £30 but not sure if it's SS or ally. The Mesh I used is quite stiff so hopefully I don't get too much damage from stones. I've got silver on silver - I think it looks nice - a sort of 'clean' look. I'll post a pic when I get home 1 piece is sufficient for the middle, may just about do sides. Although peeps been saying not to do sides as it'll be too much meshing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 all you guys with mesh grills may find it helps if you wax the mesh to prevent staining and make it easier to clean off all that fly guts in the summer. I used some wheel wax but I guess any wax will do including Mr Sheen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Still think you're a skiving git ! (only coz i want a day off playing!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I didnt get any time off....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 If you use steel it WILL go rusty even if you paint it , and the paint will soon be gone , aluminium is fine i hit a fair few things with ally in mine and never had a problem , i now have stainless but it aint cheap . Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 hence my suggestion to get it powder coated..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Still dont think it will hold up dude as it allmost gets sandblasted , you can buy the aluminium in most halfords for about £17 and put it straight in , seems a lot easier . Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Dude do you know where to get larger mesh not as in overall size but the space between the mesh itself the stuff at halfrauds is too small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250horses Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Heres a pic of mine for those of you who are not sure indicator bulbs are now a pain to change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 If you want some good quality stainless mesh then try this place: http://www.espdesign.co.uk/udp.asp?cat=7&subcat=diy&make=&model=&udp=893 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 If you want some good quality stainless mesh then try this place: http://www.espdesign.co.uk/udp.asp?cat=7&subcat=diy&make=&model=&udp=893 Thats where mine came from via ralliart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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