Meshing the front bumper - how big a sheet?

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

It comes in a standard size, I bought 2 to make sure, that should do you.

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.

oh and dont use ally.... if it gets hit..it will dent whereas steel is more 'springy'

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?

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!

And i always thought it was labours fault we had all the ops cancelled.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

Still think you're a skiving git ! (only coz i want a day off playing!)

I didnt get any time off.......

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

hence my suggestion to get it powder coated.....

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

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

Heres a pic of mine for those of you who are not sure

indicator bulbs are now a pain to change

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

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.