Great. More stuff that I need that I didn't even know existed 5 minutes ago!

 

Finally had a chance to do mine today came out easier that I thought

quick run down


parts needed

1/ 150 grit sandpaper (freebie)
1/ 5 Min Epoxy (5 bucks)
3 / Sqaure Blocks (Buck and change a piece)
* / Zippie ties (freebie)
1/ Duplicolor etching Primer ( 5 Bucks)
1/ Duplicolor textured Metal ( 7 but paid 5 for it.. Told cashier I found it on clearance)
2/ Expanded sheet Metal ( 10 bucks a Piece)


OK , remove grill we know that and everything else pictured


Parts Used








Rough up inside of grill with sandpaper




Apply zip tie Blocks... The zip tied blocks stuck on pretty well, but backed it with the epoxy as a percaution




Primed and painted The Shests.. I didnt want to do black or silver for this so I went with the textured metal look... I think It came out pretty well 2 Coated Per can




Deciding which way to place the sheets..Horizontal Or Vertical




Chose the Horizontal look and Put the grill back in place











What Do you guys think?


Alfy

 

Looks bad ass

 

Just did to my jeep looks great and really cheap!!!

 

This is a great mod! I plan on doing this soon.

Thanks for sharing

 

Anyone have an issue with the tie wrap holders coming unstuck?

All of mine in the middle came unstuck, so I took it off for now.

 

If this is the same question as has been asked many other times before, all you gotta do is soak them in water (or goof-off or other sticker remover), get the white backing material off of them, dry them off, scuff them up, and glue them onto the backside of the grill. Don't expect the self-adhesive paper junk on the holders to do the job.

 

Gorilla Glue!!!!! ftw...

 

Yep, I was lazy and didn't use Gorilla Glue, even though I bought some specifically for that purpose. Mines coming apart in the middle too

 

The other option, if you just want to avoid the glue and problems with that all together is to just cut and form the insert around the radiator. The grill holds the insert against the radiator supports on the top and bottom with pressure, no movement, no worries, and you can remove it when you want. Already came in handy for me when I decided to change the color to blue, with reflective glass bead paint.

I don't think it is beyond most peoples skill level if you have patience and cutters.