What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[E46andE53]

Originally Posted by wpoll

So need to do this too - looking at alloy mesh to replace the plastic mesh though - better bird protection! :-)

*update* just looked at your pic on my computer rather than my phone and I see you HAVE used alloy mesh and not OEM grills - looks good!

It's stucco backing. 😎
$7.49 at Lowe's

[jsoto]

Won't that just rust over time.....even tho it's galvanized......

[E46andE53]

Originally Posted by jsoto

Won't that just rust over time.....even tho it's galvanized......

Won't the factory plastic get brittle and break over time?

[jsoto]

Plastic doesn't rust...

Offshore steel that's galvanized.....I've seen plenty of stucco exteriors with rust bleed through

[wpoll]

I've got this - it's alloy.

UNIVERSAL MESH BLACK HEX 120CMX28CM - Supercheap Auto

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by E46andE53

Changed the plastic mesh out

I need to do this too. What's involved? Thanks!

[E46andE53]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

I need to do this too. What's involved? Thanks!

Removing the bumper (easy enough)
Remove the old plastic (mine shattered upon the slightest contact)
Cut and zip tie mesh.
Receive 1000 cuts in the process.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by E46andE53

Removing the bumper (easy enough)
Remove the old plastic (mine shattered upon the slightest contact)
Cut and zip tie mesh.
Receive 1000 cuts in the process.

Thanks! It's on my list of things to do!

[gatojurko]

Cleaned engine surface

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by gatojurko

Cleaned engine surface

AKA clean diesel