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Old 04-29-2010, 06:39 AM
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Changing the black wire mesh
Anyone change the upper and lower wire mesh for the stainless in the front bumper on an 06 4.8? If so any tips where you can buy and DIY, would be greatly appreciated!

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Just paint yours and save a couple hundred. Go with a satin nickel finish from krylon and you'll be good to go
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funny you mention that, because one part of mine has a hole, (i guess a rock went through it). are these mesh's expensive to buy, i know it involves taking off the bumper to replace them
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:23 AM
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I painted mine too with a plastic primer and a stain black spray

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Old 04-29-2010, 10:29 AM
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I am not aware of what is involved in removing and painting the mesh. I am not certain if it is plastic or metal.... But I am going to paint mine the Satin Nickel, I think that is the one I had seen at an airport on the E70 model.

If anyone has any DIY information on the removal of the mesh with photos, that would be great!

Thanks again, I love this forum!

I am going to take some pictures later today if the sun comes back out and will put them into my profile!
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:33 AM
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I forgot to mention that I am also installing a (decorative) skid plate this weekend as well. I am going to paint that the same Satin Nickel as well!
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The grills are plastic hence the plastic primer. As for removing the grills the bumper needs to be removed (i bilieve there is a "how to" on here) and they just slide to one side and pop out.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:49 AM
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funny you mention that, because one part of mine has a hole, (i guess a rock went through it). are these mesh's expensive to buy, i know it involves taking off the bumper to replace them
Rock, bird, leaf, tissue paper; it's definitely not the strongest part of the X. Mine still had the bird under the radiator. If you go through the trouble, try to find something that will withstand impact w/ FOD. I know there are a few threads on this.

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My grills are much stronger and reliable than my cooling system. Lol
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I forgot to mention that I am also installing a (decorative) skid plate this weekend as well. I am going to paint that the same Satin Nickel as well!
Decorative skip plate on 4.8is bumper?
I done that for mine 4.6is bumper.... You need some modification for that.
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