Custom Upper grill
06-28-2004, 01:45 AM
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Custom Upper grill
Just finished with the base I have to put 1 more layer of glass down on the grill and get it painted...now the vehicle is completely debaged on the exterior...there will be a total of 4 layers:
3 layers of 4oz f/g cloth
1 layer of cloth used to strech over the factory grill to get the shape
the way this is made I can take this piece off and still use the factory grill
3 layers of 4oz f/g cloth
1 layer of cloth used to strech over the factory grill to get the shape
the way this is made I can take this piece off and still use the factory grill
06-28-2004, 02:33 AM
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Re: Custom Upper grill
read it again - it's not finished yet, he's got to 'glass it once more then paint it, so this isn't the finished product.
"Just finished with the base I have to put 1 more layer of glass down on the grill and get it painted"
"the way this is made I can take this piece off and still use the factory grill"
one would assume that means he still has the stock piece.
So to quote Randode - don't hate, fabricate! If you don't like it, ____ off and design something that's better in your eyes
"Just finished with the base I have to put 1 more layer of glass down on the grill and get it painted"
"the way this is made I can take this piece off and still use the factory grill"
one would assume that means he still has the stock piece.
So to quote Randode - don't hate, fabricate! If you don't like it, ____ off and design something that's better in your eyes
06-28-2004, 03:10 AM
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xtremeOrange = thanks
The reason for doing this is I don't like the way the front grill looks with the huge ___ logo in the front after its painted it will look really sharp but thats IMHO
yes the stock grill has not been touched so I can replace it when and if I need it for any reason
The reason for doing this is I don't like the way the front grill looks with the huge ___ logo in the front after its painted it will look really sharp but thats IMHO
yes the stock grill has not been touched so I can replace it when and if I need it for any reason
08-26-2004, 07:09 PM
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How I made my front grill simple instruction for those that want to know:
You’ll need:
F/g cloth or matting
2” blue painters tape
Aluminum foil
Fiberglass resin
Brushes
Spandex / Lycra
Glue gun or a needle and thread
Dremmel
•Removed the grill
•Put a layer of blue painters tape across the front side of the grill to fill the gaps.
•Wrap the grill with 2 layers of aluminum foil
•With the spandex / Lycra stretch it over the front and secure it in place either by using a hot glue gun or sewing the material together on the backside
•Now for the fiberglass mix up your first batch of resin and spread on the fabric and let set up
•After the first layer is cured get the f/g matting or f/g cloth and start adding layers to the grill I used 4 layers of 4oz f/g cloth…when applying f/g resin dab the brush don’t use strokes
•Let dry
•Once dry and your happy with the thickness take a dremmel or similar tool and sand the excess off
You’ll need:
F/g cloth or matting
2” blue painters tape
Aluminum foil
Fiberglass resin
Brushes
Spandex / Lycra
Glue gun or a needle and thread
Dremmel
•Removed the grill
•Put a layer of blue painters tape across the front side of the grill to fill the gaps.
•Wrap the grill with 2 layers of aluminum foil
•With the spandex / Lycra stretch it over the front and secure it in place either by using a hot glue gun or sewing the material together on the backside
•Now for the fiberglass mix up your first batch of resin and spread on the fabric and let set up
•After the first layer is cured get the f/g matting or f/g cloth and start adding layers to the grill I used 4 layers of 4oz f/g cloth…when applying f/g resin dab the brush don’t use strokes
•Let dry
•Once dry and your happy with the thickness take a dremmel or similar tool and sand the excess off
09-21-2004, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by xBofMNx
Originally Posted by T Dot
if you follow those steps, wont the final product be bigger than the oem grille?
its painted and done but im just to lazy to take more pics
Jeff
09-21-2004, 10:46 AM
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not if its done correctly
its painted and done but im just to lazy to take more pics
its painted and done but im just to lazy to take more pics
correct me if im wrong, but how can it not be bigger. you are getting the shape from the outside of the grille, plus you are laying multiple layers of mat.
yes you can trim it down, but what im saying it is still bigger, techinically speaking.
please post pics for us all to see.
09-21-2004, 05:09 PM
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It looks good. Since the factory has no holes it doesn't hurt anything but I am not sure if I like the flat look better or the actual grille look. Would be nice to have a factory one without the cut out for the Scion emblem as well.
09-21-2004, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by xBofMNx
here you guys go how you like it
looks great
i would have filled in the top hole as well. i did that on mine, and can still access the hood latch.
maybe you should try that on your next one.
im guessing it only mounts on the lights?