SuperhawkLGT Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I am in the middle of my DIY grille and would appreciate any advise anyone could give, this is more than I expacted but will get through it with some dedicated time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDubya77 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 looks like you are on track..if you use a dremel, watch out for the areas w. splines on the backside :woowoo:check out the Diamond Gray Metallic Monster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I think I am going to remove that piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 yup, just like how mine looked. filled the center part with some fiberglass filler and sanded like a mother...not as smooth as i'd like tho. good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 did you remove the,"ribbed for her pleasure" part at the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Are you using those fiberglass sheets and bondo to fill the blank spots? I'm planning on doing that to mine this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Most likely, my Dad is goood with body work and will be my guiding light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 did you remove the,"ribbed for her pleasure" part at the top? i took it down as much as i could, but not completely. got tiring after a while. not too noticeable tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFSDevil Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Here is how I did mine... http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=58 2002 Subaru Legacy L (Retired) 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Update, primed and ready for paint; finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 ^^that looks good...almost ready to paint!!! I just got started...trying to dremel the middle section out...dam...the sides of the middle piece is a Biyach!!! (oh...what does your cat think of it? ) In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 (oh...what does your cat think of it? ) Can't you tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Can't you tell Your cat's sayin', "Help that Legasee out with teh grrrrrrrrrrrril" In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Update, primed and ready for paint; finally! Looking good- how will you attach the mesh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I have RBS grill mesh that I'm not gonna use, I will donate that for your project if you swap tails with me (easy jedi ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Looking good- how will you attach the mesh? I think I am going throw a couple of hunks of bondo on the back of it and then drill some small holes for a sheet metal type screw, best I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I was thinking of that too- is that what they call Cat's hair? I'm worried that Bondo might crack and my mesh would fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 That fill work looks awesome. I'm planning on redoing mine sometime soon. I left the gaps unfilled but I think they need filling. As far as attaching the mesh. I just drilled some holes through some of the plastic structural supports along the back and used zip-ties to attach the mesh. With enough of them, it holds fine and is easy to undo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Not bad, I'll look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I'm gonna need your help on my first DIY bondo/fiberglass filler kit... (flame suit sooo sooo ready ) Went to Kragen and saw; 1. bondo "fiberglass repair kit" 2. bondo Polyester Fiberglass Resin 3. bondo "Bondo-Glass" Short strand fiberglass filler 4. bondo "Bondo-Hair" Long strand reinforced fiberglass filler - which one should I get? and what # sand papers do I need from start to finish? Thanks! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 looks great!!! im doing the same thing to a grille also...its at the painters at the moment Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 I'm gonna need your help on my first DIY bondo/fiberglass filler kit... (flame suit sooo sooo ready ) Went to Kragen and saw; 1. bondo "fiberglass repair kit" 2. bondo Polyester Fiberglass Resin 3. bondo "Bondo-Glass" Short strand fiberglass filler 4. bondo "Bondo-Hair" Long strand reinforced fiberglass filler - which one should I get? and what # sand papers do I need from start to finish? Thanks! Any of those would be fine, I used a piece of flat aluminum I had lying around and clamped it to the inside of the bottom section of the grille. I coated the aluminum with grease so the resin would not stick to it. I then laid some fiberglass sheet over the bottom of the grille and then put the resin over it and brushed it in until it was flush with the sides, making sure the sheet was tucked up to the edges. When it was dry I removed the metal piece and cleaned the grille with some prepsol. I used bare sheets on the sides and just coated them in resin and contoured them the the sides of the grille. I then spread the bondo over the areas of fiberglass and then set to work sanding with 180 grit. I sanded the whole grille with 180 and even rougher on the chrome, that is tough stuff! It took several coats of bondo and a ton of sanding to get it smooth. When the bondo was as good as I could get it, I then used a small amount of glazing putty to fill in some small pin wholes. I sanded the glazing putty and the rest of the grille with 600 grit till it was as smooth as a babies ass. I then shot it with adhesion promoter, several light coats, and then the same of primer, making sure not to miss any spots. Now I just need to get some 33j paint and finish it off. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Any of those would be fine, I used a piece of flat aluminum I had lying around and clamped it to the inside of the bottom section of the grille. I coated the aluminum with grease so the resin would not stick to it. I then laid some fiberglass sheet over the bottom of the grille and then put the resin over it and brushed it in until it was flush with the sides, making sure the sheet was tucked up to the edges. When it was dry I removed the metal piece and cleaned the grille with some prepsol. I used bare sheets on the sides and just coated them in resin and contoured them the the sides of the grille. I then spread the bondo over the areas of fiberglass and then set to work sanding with 180 grit. I sanded the whole grille with 180 and even rougher on the chrome, that is tough stuff! It took several coats of bondo and a ton of sanding to get it smooth. When the bondo was as good as I could get it, I then used a small amount of glazing putty to fill in some small pin wholes. I sanded the glazing putty and the rest of the grille with 600 grit till it was as smooth as a babies ass. I then shot it with adhesion promoter, several light coats, and then the same of primer, making sure not to miss any spots. Now I just need to get some 33j paint and finish it off. Enjoy! WOW..thanks!!! ...I am so stoked...just dremeled the middle piece out...getting excited to continue this project...lots of new terminology but I'll be checking back with you guys very often ..thanks again for all your inputs! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks for the detail of your process. I'm going to try this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Here are some of my pics; http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/SWRX/004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/SWRX/002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/SWRX/001.jpg In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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