Fresh Mesh

[Maxfly]

After seein others changing their untidy front mesh I felt it was time to do mine. I have only done the lower part to see if I like it, an. Do so grille will be getting done shortly.
Also swapped out the horns which seemed ok and the problem of only one working was traced to corroded wiring. All horny and loud now though:D
Also touched up any rust behind the bumper although the new mesh makes it harder to see through it so wasn't quite as necessary.

Am sure this is broadly the same as everyone else, Jst rip tied the old one on as a template and snipped away, the wee snips were better suited for angles etc.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/EEAD1D66-C2D8-41AD-B7F8-5F54A9D6B208_1.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Maxfly/media/ZS%20180/EEAD1D66-C2D8-41AD-B7F8-5F54A9D6B208_1.jpg.html)


Old one had a decent amount of corrosion and anymore painting would Jst look like what it is, paint on top of rust
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/9107F097-7F9C-41BB-BC7A-6BD00D13F8FD_1.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Maxfly/media/ZS%20180/9107F097-7F9C-41BB-BC7A-6BD00D13F8FD_1.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/0B9F5553-09EA-4B7E-BD44-772B9B4AC595_1.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Maxfly/media/ZS%20180/0B9F5553-09EA-4B7E-BD44-772B9B4AC595_1.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/EFDBC641-6669-49AE-81A7-6C1420FF3963_1.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Maxfly/media/ZS%20180/EFDBC641-6669-49AE-81A7-6C1420FF3963_1.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/75CA5499-CBDF-4424-85D2-D4666CB55AAA_1.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Maxfly/media/ZS%20180/75CA5499-CBDF-4424-85D2-D4666CB55AAA_1.jpg.html)


An the finished result, more than happy with look of new mesh, think I preferably actually:)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/6617B4A5-86F5-4F7B-8131-146E7ED33CFC_1.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Maxfly/media/ZS%20180/6617B4A5-86F5-4F7B-8131-146E7ED33CFC_1.jpg.html)

[petet16]

That looks much better, it's one of my get round to jobs, mine has gone a washed out Grey sort of colour.

[Maxfly]

Aye my previous two had gone that way pete, paint freshened it up ok but probably due to the location it didn't stay fresh looking for long.
Suppose quickest way would be to have a spare template mesh to cut the new stuff so when replacment time comes its bumper off, swap mesh and refit. Reckon most would have the job done in under an hour that way......if anyone wants my original mesh to do it this way it's yours for postage only:)

[stamford]

Looks very fresh. Out of interest I take it the mk2s suffered from MGR cost cutting in that the materials used were plated? The mk1s were stainless steel.

[M17TT180]

The top is just as easy but I think when they were putting the grill together they had a surplus of glue and screws so just used as much as they could of both!

[petet16]

I think so Mick, they're not stainless on the mk2, I'm wondering if sparaying them with Plasticote might be more durable.

[Dan1971]

Looks really good that. Well done Sir ....

[peterzs]

Certainly a great improvement, bought some Yellow mesh, when I first had the car. Must find it and sort the front end of my one.

Looks good.

:beer2::beer2::beer2:

[daytona365]

Looks very fresh. Out of interest I take it the mk2s suffered from MGR cost cutting in that the materials used were plated? The mk1s were stainless steel.

Think you right Mick....When I was at the show last week with Matt, the grille on mine did look stronger........

[M17TT180]

Think you right Mick....When I was at the show last week with Matt, the grille on mine did look stronger........

Mines not standard mesh tho gman.

[Maxfly]

Cheers guys:) pete I used plastikote before and it didn't last that long, if you wanted to freshen up original mesh I guess powder coating would be the longest lasting way but not sure on cost effectiveness??
Kev sent me these links for the oe parts from rimmyerbros
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290527522201&alt=web

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350434800982&alt=web

[Dan1971]

...... bought some Yellow mesh, when I first had the car. Must find it and sort the front end of my one.



:yikes:

:no:

[peterzs]

:king::king::king: :pirate2::pirate2::pirate2: :smile1::smile1::smile1:

[petet16]

I thought the ebay ones were a bit £££, xpart want £70 each for them :cry:

[Maxfly]

Just been checking my leftovers and have enough for one section of the grille, anyone else got enough off cut left I could buy for the second part? Grudging gettin a whole sheet for one wee bit and they only do it in one size apparently:(
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251556054407

[andys1981]

gary i dont suppose you have the measurements for the front grille part,mines has fell out surprisingly enough the monday morning on the way to the paint shop,dont wanna have to pay 40 for a replacement bit.

[Maxfly]

gary i dont suppose you have the measurements for the front grille part,mines has fell out surprisingly enough the monday morning on the way to the paint shop,dont wanna have to pay 40 for a replacement bit.

I can get you that no problem, have original mesh sitting in garage I think so will measure, do you mean grille or lower mesh for bumper part?

[andys1981]

lower mesh part,as it had no clips etc its fell out,even sell me your old one if you want?

[Maxfly]

lower mesh part,as it had no clips etc its fell out,even sell me your old one if you want?

Just take postage bud, is still in same nick as in earlier pics so a bit of paint would be needed. :rambo:

[andys1981]

Just take postage bud, is still in same nick as in earlier pics so a bit of paint would be needed. :rambo:

no a problem mate you have pm thanks bud.