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G8BAD_COOPER · Apr 24th, 2002, 07:59 AM

Im after replacing the existing mesh grill at the front for a weaved chrome grill. If anyones already done this then pics would be great...

Cheers
Lee

morris426 · Apr 24th, 2002, 03:48 PM

Yes i have done this and it is not easy!

The original mesh is just clipped on and pushs off easily enough, however getting it on again or a new one is not easy as there is very little space to work in unless you've got very thin arms.

I ended up with very red arms.

PIT · Apr 24th, 2002, 03:53 PM

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I ended up with very red arms.

LOL - sorry couldnt resist

G8BAD_COOPER · Apr 25th, 2002, 04:37 AM

morris426 did you what did you replace the existing with??

any pictures?

morris426 · Apr 25th, 2002, 03:11 PM

I got some wire mesh from a car performance shop which is normaly used on grills etc. It was £14 although some of the different types were £20. i then cut this to shape.

sorry no pics haven't got a digi cam. or scanner

Apr 24th, 2002, 07:59 AM	#1
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 494 Offline	Chrome Lower Mesh Grill..... Im after replacing the existing mesh grill at the front for a weaved chrome grill. If anyones already done this then pics would be great... Cheers Lee

Apr 24th, 2002, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
morris426 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: herts Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Yes i have done this and it is not easy! The original mesh is just clipped on and pushs off easily enough, however getting it on again or a new one is not easy as there is very little space to work in unless you've got very thin arms. I ended up with very red arms. BRG one,salt pack,air con,alarm,cd changer, 16" five-star alloys,tlc

Apr 24th, 2002, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: I ended up with very red arms. LOL - sorry couldnt resist ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

Apr 25th, 2002, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
morris426 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: herts Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 57 Offline	I got some wire mesh from a car performance shop which is normaly used on grills etc. It was £14 although some of the different types were £20. i then cut this to shape. sorry no pics haven't got a digi cam. or scanner BRG one,salt pack,air con,alarm,cd changer, 16" five-star alloys,tlc

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Apr 25th, 2002, 04:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 494 Offline	morris426 did you what did you replace the existing with?? any pictures?

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