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Old 03-31-2008 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepin_Erik
If you have a local electric supply house, they carry them too. They are commonly reffered to as 'sticky-backs'

FYI, I got 100 pack of sticky-backs from home depot for 9 bucks. There in the electrical area right next to the zip ties.
Old 03-31-2008 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 08JKsahara
If anyone wants to buy a sheet of the expanded aluminum Ive got some left over and Ill mail it to ya! Got at least 3 or 4 pieces left big enough to make a whole grill!
My buddy wants to do this mod now. Do you have any pics of the grill? installed or alone.
Old 03-31-2008 | 08:42 PM
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for any of the guys having adhesive problems, i used gorilla glue and let it set up overnight. it is very strong. i can't imagine these blocks coming off.
Old 04-01-2008 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by brattwurzt
While thinking about this grill mod, I came up with a different approach. I will admit that I spent a bit much, because I went with stainless, but I wanted it to be maintenance free. Basically, instead of attaching the screen to the plastic grill (no glue guns or zip tie blocks), I fashioned the screen to fit the radiator housing.....

By placing the screen onto the radiator surround, it provides a very strong and ridged barrier. The fit is tight against the plastic grill.
This is exactly how I want to do mine, but I can't find the screen material you have anywhere. I've looked at Home Depot, Auto parts, etc. Where did you get yours?

Thanks.
Old 04-01-2008 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by digitalex
This is exactly how I want to do mine, but I can't find the screen material you have anywhere. I've looked at Home Depot, Auto parts, etc. Where did you get yours?

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McMaster Carr. I listed the exact part number in the thread.
Old 04-02-2008 | 05:31 AM
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For those who are having issues with the blocks coming off:

I, too used epoxy on the blocks after they were stuck on around the edges and over the flat part of the block. It looks sloppy (because I epoxied in excess) but the "overkill" will help it hold. I first prepped the grille by sanding it lightly and then cleaning everything up with alcohol. I used more blocks than others here because i figured if I had it off already, then I may as well do the job so I didn't have to do it again.

I live in Ohio. I put the mesh on at the end of August and there is no sign of it loosening. We'll see after it gets really hot this summer. I think it'll be OK, though.
Old 04-02-2008 | 10:03 AM
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awsome job. looks like its worth 120 bucks
Old 04-02-2008 | 02:55 PM
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I looked for the aluminum mesh at Home Depot and Ace hardware but could not find any. I came across this plastic/vinyl gutter block (comes in 3' sections) and cut it to size then painted it metalic silver which closely matches the paint on my Sahara. Time will tell if the painted plastic stands up to the elements but then again everything else on the Jeep is painted plastic



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Old 04-03-2008 | 07:43 PM
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I like that idea, I am going to have to try it.
Old 04-04-2008 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jmc
I like that idea, I am going to have to try it.
i like it too! I spent almost 200.00 to get them made for my jeep!! wish i knew 3 months ago!!!!!


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