custom grill

[alpine3069]

has any one ever made a custom grill? if so what did you use and how hard was it?

[BrandonClaps]

i saw on civic with the front grille of the bumper was cut out and replaced with mesh and i thought that was pretty slick, i'm just afraid of cuttin my bumper up

[2kCivicEX]

i was thinking about making a grill too. I was first gonna get one of those billet grills but they're a lot of $$$ so i went to sears hardware and they have gutter covers that look just like a billet grill for $1.99. i might not do it though b/c it might look bad. i will prolly end up getting the billet grill any way.

[alpine3069]

that is what i was thinking about doing but i never saw it done before

[BrandonClaps]

i know grille craft makes the grilles, but IMHO they look ugly cause they are practically flush with the bumper, i like how it goes in on the custom ones

[Accord Man]

I did..

http://imagep.webphotos.iwon.com//1000026583/1000026583_217200293206PM6.771266E-03.jpg

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It took me 4 hours to cut and mount it.. But its a perfect fit.


This spring I'll be throwing this one out. I'm gonna make a new one and paint it white. I'll probably make one for the top as well

[BrandonClaps]

noooooo don't paint it white ;)

[alpine3069]

how did you mount it to your car

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by BrandonClaps
noooooo don't paint it white ;)


You think its better as is?? Cause I seem to be the only one who thinks white would look better.. :confused: :confused: :confused:


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Alpine : I used some sort of metal wire.. I think it was zinc coated, for it not to rust.

[alpine3069]

thanks! i think i will try it but keep the original in it so if i mess up i am out like $5;)

[BrandonClaps]

then again you have white wheels well maybe it would go well, but what about silver?

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by alpine3069
thanks! i think i will try it but keep the original in it so if i mess up i am out like $5;)

Yup didnt cut out anything..


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Brandon, the original color of the mesh is silver..

I really dont know what to do..


I guess I should try it. If it looks good, cool. Or else I'll make another one, silver this time.

[volleyd13]

My buddy and I recently made our own grill out of plastic gutter cover. This is sweet because it won't bend or break like metal. The only thing you have to be a bit careful about is painting it. We primed about two coats and painted them gunmetal for another two coats. You should really do more, but we were impatient! Anyways, we took the bumpers off and used zip ties to hold the grill on, you have to drill holes into the bumper, but no cutting is required for the rest of the bumper. Slip the zip tie through the holes and tighten and you are in business. I suggest you zip up as much as you can before you cut it to fit your hole.

[Addict]

Step by Step....
http://www.hondastyle.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83

[alpine3069]

thanks!!;)

[insomniac]

Originally posted by Accord Man



You think its better as is?? Cause I seem to be the only one who thinks white would look better.. :confused: :confused: :confused:


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Alpine : I used some sort of metal wire.. I think it was zinc coated, for it not to rust.

Accord man, I did my upper grill and painted it white, black car looks nice, I've done silver and I like the white one a lot more. Hope that helps

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by insomniac


Accord man, I did my upper grill and painted it white, black car looks nice, I've done silver and I like the white one a lot more. Hope that helps


Yes it does. Thanks!

I will do it..

[Onyx]

heres the custom grills I made. they cost me about $6.00 and 4 hours. I got some fencing from home depot and used some screws and washers I had in my garage. I ve been thinking of typeing up some direction. this pic really don't do the top grill much justice. if you guys like them let me know and I'll type up some directions. i still need to find a way to attach my honda emblem back on it helps out alot.

[alpine3069]

looks nice!!

[Addict]

Originally posted by Onyx
heres the custom grills I made. they cost me about $6.00 and 4 hours. I got some fencing from home depot and used some screws and washers I had in my garage. I ve been thinking of typeing up some direction. this pic really don't do the top grill much justice. if you guys like them let me know and I'll type up some directions. i still need to find a way to attach my honda emblem back on it helps out alot.

Post em up! Looks good. Put them up in the Step by Step forum. We can always use HowTo's....

[BrandonClaps]

Originally posted by Onyx
heres the custom grills I made. they cost me about $6.00 and 4 hours. I got some fencing from home depot and used some screws and washers I had in my garage. I ve been thinking of typeing up some direction. this pic really don't do the top grill much justice. if you guys like them let me know and I'll type up some directions. i still need to find a way to attach my honda emblem back on it helps out alot.

yo did you cut out those vertical bars for that?

[Onyx]

Originally posted by BrandonClaps


yo did you cut out those vertical bars for that?


no I just cut the horizontal ones on both sides to fit my driving lights. I will get some pics and type up sme directions when I get a chance

[Maxvla]

nice grills all... now all we need is a few steaks and some zima. light this f*cker up!!

[alpine3069]

i decided to go buy the custom grill that is already for install!! it was a little bit of money but will look better if i did itmy self!! now how hard is it to remove the front bumper? can i do it my self? and will it affect my body kit?

[Addict]

Its cake. 2 bolts, 4 screws, and 6 of those little pop up thingies
http://www.hondastyle.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1024

[alpine3069]

but can it be removed by my self

[Addict]

Originally posted by alpine3069
but can it be removed by my self

Yeah. It doesn't weigh much or require 2 people. Check that link I posted. Should help you get going.

[alpine3069]

thanxs a lot!! i am getting up bright and early to start it!! but the only problem is that i didn't buy the upper grill yet cause that is like 150 !! ohh well it will be ok for now!!

[Quist]

Ya print up those directions for us, I have been digging around trying to figure out the best way to do it and make it looke nice. What do you all think about leaving the stock stuff on behind it, I know its easier but I was wondering if you think it looks kinda wierd??!?!?

[alpine3069]

my grill is on!! it took me an 1 1/2 hours to do!! it looks pretty good i will have to get some pics of it!!