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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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Mesh inserts in the openings on the bumper...

Has anyone ever put mesh wire in those 2 big openings that are on the bumper. I was thinking of trying this, but Im not sure how it would look. Any pictures? Also, if I do this, what type of mesh should I use, and how would I go about securing it down?
Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Yes! These instructions are for '97-'99 but can be adapted for '95. Mesh is aluminum gutter guard that can be bought at your local Home Depot for $1.50 each or so. You'll need at least 2, plus tie-wraps, a side cutter, and bandages...

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=38

See here for my 95

I also have instructions for mesh in the fog openings(but you've got an SE so probably don't care).

No searchie, can't find the old thread...

Thanks to BlackCat!
Old Mar 12, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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if you do a search for d_warner

O wait that wont work ,I looked on his cardomain page but you cant see it very well cause he has it inside to show off his turn sig modd mabe he will see this post
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Did it.... got the t shirt...etc etc.


did this about nine months ago.

Parts needed:

Gutter guard from Home Depot
Paint - I used a chrome paint
Cutters.... something to trim the gutter guard.

A little bit of patience..
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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i made my own as well, but Grille Tech now makes these for the 95/96 maxima.

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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by ny96max
i made my own as well, but Grille Tech now makes these for the 95/96 maxima.

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Does the grille tech look like the gutter gaurd, (is the pattern the same size and shape) I already have the gutter gaurd in mine but wanted to replace the 2 bottom peices because mine look like crap.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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YOu can check out grill-tech's website or ebay; they have the two lower grilles for $40. I know Vyrus has the grille-tech's on his. I have the Canadian ones from A1-grills. Check out my page.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys. I saw last night that grille-tech made one, but IMO, it's not worth spending 50+ dollars on something like that when I can make it for 10
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner
Thanks for the comments guys. I saw last night that grille-tech made one, but IMO, it's not worth spending 50+ dollars on something like that when I can make it for 10
I have to agree... be sure to paint it and clearcoat it though
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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Originally posted by dlicari


I have to agree... be sure to paint it and clearcoat it though
When I painted my grille I only put one layer of clear coat on. Now it's got chips and cracks in it. I gotta take the whole thing apart and do it again. I definately wont make that mistake again.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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i just did mine yesterday...its kinda frustrating at first but u get used to it...the mesh stuff stratches the hell out of ur hands, and i got a few little scratches on the bumper, nothing noticable tho. but it looks a lot better than stock
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by MIDNightMAX84
i just did mine yesterday...its kinda frustrating at first but u get used to it...the mesh stuff stratches the hell out of ur hands, and i got a few little scratches on the bumper, nothing noticable tho. but it looks a lot better than stock
Any pics?
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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i got a1-grills from canada, and it looks good, I have a pic on my camera but no wire to import it onto computer!!W!@$$@#$ lol i'll try to look for it.
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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my car is to dirty now...im going to take some pics this weekend...are u going to put the mesh grill in your air dam too?
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by MIDNightMAX84
my car is to dirty now...im going to take some pics this weekend...are u going to put the mesh grill in your air dam too?
Im only going to put the mesh in my air dam, not in my grille. I already like my grille since I modified it once
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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o alright...i put it in the grille and the two openings..
Old Mar 15, 2003 | 05:27 AM
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Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner


When I painted my grille I only put one layer of clear coat on. Now it's got chips and cracks in it. I gotta take the whole thing apart and do it again. I definately wont make that mistake again.
I laid on three coats of clear acrylic. Happily I can say it survived the winter with it! It hasn't tarnished at all. This is my second grill. (Mad props to BlackCat who helped out tremendously.)
Old Mar 15, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by StygianMax

I laid on three coats of clear acrylic. Happily I can say it survived the winter with it! It hasn't tarnished at all. This is my second grill. (Mad props to BlackCat who helped out tremendously.)
Yeah I definately made a mistake on that. I want to take it off and redo it, but Im just so lazy right now... I dont want to hassle with all of that masking.
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