DIY: Mesh Grille Mod

Tools needed:

screwdriver to remove the grille
hacksaw to cut the grille's webbing
wire cutter to shape the 18 gauge wire mesh
gloves
spray can
marker

I bought 2 Steelworks 12x24 18 gauge wire mesh from the hardware store.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...m/IMG_0039.jpg


1. Remove the grille shell from the grille frame. They are just snapped on to
each other.

2. Place the wire mesh on top of the grille holes and use a marker to mark
the cut points. Cut out the wire mesh 1/2" bigger than the 3 grille holes.
Having the mesh grille a little bit larger than the 3 grille holes will keep the
mesh grille from moving around. Also, make sure the grille doesn't cover
any of the tab holes so that the grille shell can snap back on properly.

3. Cut out the grille webbing from the grille frame.

4. Paint the wire mesh (both sides) and let it dry. Paint both sides to prevent rusting.

5. Place the 3 wire mesh in place. No adhesive needed but you can use it.

6. Snap on the grille shell and make sure the grille is straight.


The hardest part for me was cutting and shaping the wire mesh because I didn't have the proper cutting tool.

The second hardest part would be cutting out the grille webbing.

If you have the proper tools this mod is cake.

End Result:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...n/IMG_0175.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...n/IMG_0180.jpg



If you don't have the time or material to do this mod, PM eddie fonzareli.
He's done many mesh grille mods for Titan Owners.

nice write up

great write-up.

Great write up bro! Just what I need for my new nissan truck accessories grille mod project. I'll post pics of mine once its done. cheer!

Here's what it looks like in white:
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/4ae6713c.jpg

No longer have the Y'all Move. Had to get a new windshield and wifey said I should leave it off. You can pick one up at leftlanedrivers.org, if you really want one.