I am in the same position... Can't find anything reasonable that will work.

 

Hot glue gun is the only way to go...everything else will have you redoin it over and over again

 

Got mine done about a month ago... Quite satisfied with the results and the price can't be beat. Wondering if those zip tie blocks are going to hold over time. Keep checking them and so far they're still sticking. Made quite an effort at surface prep 1st tho'...

 

Nah hot glue gun straight to the grill works great. Mine has had no issues in rather extreme conditions here in the desert. 110 degrees in the summer to the teens in the winter and no probs at all.
theres a pic of mine in my gallery link.

 

I bought some off ebay, cheap aluminium.. but working well so far

 

Where did you get this metal? It looks like stainless, with oval holes?

 

Grant 211, I don't think the hot glue is a problem for removal. It is heat activated so just applying more heat will soften the glue again. In fact, I'm kind of surprised that the hot engine and hot summer sun doesn't loosen the glue. But it sounds like that isn't a problem.

 

brattwurzt,

I got it from a local forum member and I've lost contact with him. I believe he got it from McMaster Carr (www.mcmaster.com), but I've been unable to locate it on their website. They have expanded aluminum sheet available, but it has a diamond pattern.

The stuff I used appears to be stamped out and yes, it has ovals. The metal is aluminum.

Sorry... not much help... If I do track it down, I'll be sure to post it here. I personally like the oval look even better than the diamond shape, although I think both look great.

 

If you cant find the expanded alum go to lowes or hardware store where they keep the screen door gaurds they are expanded alum and are already black and are the same thing as the big sheets and less cutting they come 19x29 and bigger.. just a thought for those of you looking.

very nice idea whoever started this

 

That's what I used and it worked out pretty well. Only about $25 at Lowes, and a little spray paint.