Bob Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Got my bumper (Stillen) back from the bodyshop and wanted to get it meshed as well; the guy at the bodyshop scratched his head and said he couldn't use the mesh because it doesn't bend easily (apparently I want the Ripspeed mesh ). Obviously it can be done so I'd like to have a go myself - has anyone on here done theirs themselves? Any help much appreciated, I'd like to get it fitted tonight if poss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 if its like the stuff i used, it needs to be held/bent in a vice. for tight bends form it round a piece of timber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Bob - call me m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 i know the stuff u have and it dont bend to right angles as its heavy duty stuff i glued a length off wire in sevreal places and secured it with that so just overlap the mesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 what mesh is it bob ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Its the premium all singing and dancing stuff... like used on Astons / Jags etc Best way is to actually as you have said if its like the stuff i used, it needs to be held/bent in a vice. for tight bends form it round a piece of timber OR Actually use a piece of timber top and bottom of the opening and attach mesh to this (sikoflex the timber piece to the kit) adds strength and rigidity too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Cheers guys, I managed it at the last minute on Friday before JAE! I found that using a workbench, a length of timber clamped over it, and a hammer did the trick perfectly Then just secured it with a couple of zip ties and plenty of hot-glue Looks lovely (well, imo!) - many thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 You got any pics Bob ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 how do you hide the cable ties?? don't they make it look naff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 how do you hide the cable ties?? don't they make it look naff? no they are on the inside lip of the bumper holes.. You cant see them at all. Ive got the stuff in question fitted as well and Paul if Im right is using the supplier I used after he saw mine. I had small wodden bits stuck on to the bodykit so that the mesh could be attached securely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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