New Grill

[JoeB]

I saw a member from another EB forum did this and it turned out pretty good so I decided to give it a shot. I'm sort of on the fence if I like it or not yet (not 100% finished, still have to try connecting the lower part to the clips of the chrome piece). Maybe I should have gone with a mesh that is less transparent, or maybe I'm just being too picky ???.

Anyways, I can post up more pictures a little later if anyone is interested. Let me know what you think.

 

[Larrylu]

Looks great I like it. As to the transparency, you could black out the shiny parts behind the mesh to reduce visibility a bit. Nice job!

 

[SHOdded]

Agreed, well worth it   Was it tomc's pics that persuaded you?  Would love to see more pics of yours too!

 

[Tomc612]

Good Job!! I'm so glad I did this mod. My air intake temps cool down much faster while moving and even faster I noticed with the Airaid kit with a 8'' S&B powerstack filter. Waa!!

 

[n8rfastback]

I would like to do this as well is there a write up on this?

 

[FracaSHO]

Where did you get the grill and SHO emblem?  How-to on the install?  Looks great.


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[SHOdded]

We should bring it over here, but the link: 
http://www.ecoboostownerforums.com/forum/ecoboost-taurus-sho-mks-forum/ecoboost-sho-mks-appearance-detailing/51986-my-custom-grill

 

[Tomc612]

I took the SHO emblems from the rear sides,, because I have the 2013 front fender emblems now, I see no need to display the SHO twice. I used heavy duty 3M tape.

 

[JoeB]

Ahh yes, you are the guy I stole the idea from haha. I can't really see anything behind your grill, how did you do that? Different mesh? Paint everything back there?

Also, how did you connect the mesh? I connected what I could to the clips but there's like 10 of them and the bottom ones are sort of a pain lol.

As to how to do this, you basically (literally) cut the old grill out then stick the new mesh piece in. I tried taking a couple pictures along the way that I will post up if they seem like they would help. As for an easy way to do this (after having done it once) , I really don't have one (maybe Tom does). I basically just took a jigsaw (still can't think of one that would be more efficient) and Dremel and started cutting and grinding away.

If anyone has any(more) questions, I'll try to answer them.
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[Tomc612]

Tucked in the mesh/cut a few slits  which can be tricky..then used 3M heavy duty double sided tape then auto goop...I also used a few small hobby clamps for support  until goop dried. Then get some flat black or plasti dip for the shiny parts/frame.

 

[Tomc612]

Heres the mesh..

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Aluminum-Diamond-Grille-Insert/dp/B007OWR04Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371691798&sr=8-1&keywords=car+grill+mesh
http://www.customcargrills.com/index.asp

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

Not available per my search... From Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner... (might suck..LOL)

Looks good but is it big enough? 

 

[Tomc612]

http://www.customcargrills.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Diamond_Small
12"x48 I got two sheets /trim. You may want to throw a few extra coats of paint to thicken/protect the mesh up a bit..so far I've had no issues and been threw a few wet storms/touchless carwashes.
http://www.customcargrills.com/Grill-Attachment.asp

 

[JoeB]

Tucked in the mesh/cut a few slits  which can be tricky..then used 3M heavy duty double sided tape then auto goop...I also used a few small hobby clamps for support  until goop dried. Then get some flat black or plasti dip for the shiny parts/frame.

Ahhh I feel like an idiot now. The double sided tape is what I was missing. Yes the slits were tricky. I was able to push the mesh through the clips but couldn't for the life of me think of a way to hold it on there long enough to put some sealant around it. Duh.

Yeah I was debating whether to paint it or not, and ended up leaving it the way it was because I felt it looked good enough. It did look ok until I scraped it on a few clips and the paint came right off. Now I guess I'll have to tape off the car and paint it on there  :wall:.

Did you ever get a closer look the bottom grill? I think that would really set the front off if we could find an easy(ish) way to get it switched out. I haven't had a chance to look closely at it, yet, so I have no idea what it would take.

 

[Tomc612]

I did the bottom the same as I did the top.Used ramps/parking brake,chock wheels. Cut,file,sand,repaint with flat black.Unbolt the under splash shield and reach up and slide mesh in and make your adjustments.This was more of a tricky job and took me twice as long because of the repainting.If you take your time,,it will come out great..Good luck!! 8)

 

[JoeB]

Ohhh ok I see it now. I wasn't even paying attention to it in the picture so I didn't notice it. Looks good! But I think that might be a project for a later date, from the sounds of it lol.

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