Any recommendations or nonos for grill material?

[CTWV50]

What have you used? Links would be great. Thanks

[K4KEV]

Stuff I used came from b&q...mild steel diamond cross. the piece I got was much smaller than this one

http://www.diy.com/nav/build/building-materials/builders-metal-work/metal_sheet_panels/-specificproducttype-smooth_steel_panel/Expanded-Steel-Panel-Steel-Coloured-L-1000mm-x-W-500mm-9284115?skuId=9293815

[TalonMotorFabrication]

Top tip is don't use hole punched sheet at speed it effectively becomes an air brake and will fight against it's mounting(s) till it breaks it, google stainless 'pulled sheer mesh' it's the stuff that plasters use to fill holes.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRy0tEL_pibRNZ7iJ9sWjaao8vr40xd5 MH5ww68CteyMPJe0xoD

http://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/files/image/co1/top%20level%20notes/expanded%20metal.jpg

[rpjg1975]

I'm using a sheet that came from a halfauds type shop from the look of it. Got it for nothing from my mate

[Davidbolam]

I think this is what I used

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rezistanz-Black-Metal-Aluminium-Grille-Mesh-Sheet-120cm-x-30cm-/351074870595?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51bdb16543

David

[Enoch]

If you are as tight as me you may give this a go http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Galvanised-Metal-Mesh-Lath-2500x700mm/p/104089?CAWELAID=120135120000007050&CAGPSPN=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Product+Listing+Ads&tmcampid=104&tmad=c&tmplaceref=&tmcustom=mkwid|W5fPyZGt_dc|pcrid|7531858372|&gclid=CjwKEAjwl7ieBRCK2rCtqcCS7jESJACZKQFKFC5zG2aJ N9WbGfnh_KM0u731-Ex1Nj1sSD7N_zOrsBoCwojw_wcB

Cheaper than chips but would need painting so it's not for everybody.

[Stot]

I found a 500 x 500 piece of the stuff they use on Jags/Caddilacs (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S/131243730691) and it did the main nosecode gap and the oil filter gap on my car.

More expensive and a bitch to work with but it was worth it for me. Also IVA were impressed with it while giving it a prod.

Cheers
Stot

[CTWV50]

I found a 500 x 500 piece of the stuff they use on Jags/Caddilacs (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S/131243730691) and it did the main nosecode gap and the oil filter gap on my car.

More expensive and a bitch to work with but it was worth it for me. Also IVA were impressed with it while giving it a prod.

Cheers
Stot

They're all good options but I like that stot, quality stuff. Actually have you any left I can buy from you? :-)

I think this is what I used

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rezistanz-Black-Metal-Aluminium-Grille-Mesh-Sheet-120cm-x-30cm-/351074870595?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51bdb16543

David

I like this too. Have you got any left? ;)

[voucht]

I'm sorry to high jack this thread for a related question :o .
I have bought the same kind of grid as David if I refer to the picture on the link, but now, I'm wondering how to attach it to the nose cone?
I thought about cutting it larger than the nose cone hole, folding the edges, and glue them to the inside of the edge/lip of the nose cone with (Sikaflex). would this be acceptable? How did you guys attached yours?
Thanks :)

[Davidbolam]

I'm sorry to high jack this thread for a related question :o .
I have bought the same kind of grid as David if I refer to the picture on the link, but now, I'm wondering how to attach it to the nose cone?
I thought about cutting it larger than the nose cone hole, folding the edges, and glue them to the inside of the edge/lip of the nose cone with (Sikaflex). would this be acceptable? How did you guys attached yours?
Thanks :)

I used industrial epoxy on the recommendation of east coast fibreglass in South Shields. I went in to buy some fibreglass and they recommended this...

http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/p-2231-west-system-six10-thickened-epoxy-adhesive.aspx

It's very sticky!

Chris, I have looked in my garage and there isn't enough left for a grill as I had a couple of failed attempts first.

David

[Stot]

They're all good options but I like that stot, quality stuff. Actually have you any left I can buy from you? :-)


Sorry missed this, I used it all up doing my nosecone. I kept checking Ebay for it and eventually a 500 x 500 piece came up at £15 which was a bargain.

Cheers
Stot

[CTWV50]

I used industrial epoxy on the recommendation of east coast fibreglass in South Shields. I went in to buy some fibreglass and they recommended this...

http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/p-2231-west-system-six10-thickened-epoxy-adhesive.aspx

It's very sticky!

Chris, I have looked in my garage and there isn't enough left for a grill as I had a couple of failed attempts first.

David

This is turning into a very expensive thread!:D No worries I have already enquired on ebay. That epoxy looks like just the job.

Sorry missed this, I used it all up doing my nosecone. I kept checking Ebay for it and eventually a 500 x 500 piece came up at £15 which was a bargain.

Cheers
Stot

No worries, it was a long shot.

[skov]

I'm sorry to high jack this thread for a related question :o .
I have bought the same kind of grid as David if I refer to the picture on the link, but now, I'm wondering how to attach it to the nose cone?
I thought about cutting it larger than the nose cone hole, folding the edges, and glue them to the inside of the edge/lip of the nose cone with (Sikaflex). would this be acceptable? How did you guys attached yours?
Thanks :)

This is exactly what I did.
Might struggle if I ever need to remove it though :eek:

[voucht]

Thanks for the reply and the link David. But I think I will go with the Sikaflex as Skov did.
Thanks for the tip John ;)

[jason 82]

For nose cone mesh go to b&q. Yes I know, I was shocked as well ! They have it in the big stores around the tool section. I bought a big sheet for my nose cone for £12 in gold. It was just the ticket to motivate a weekends work on the car. I got the old tiger seal out, & the job is a good un ! Other colours were available, just loved the colour after seeing the Lotus f1 car. :D

[CTWV50]

Thanks for the recommendations. Bought this in the end as it was the right size and cheap.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301191742647?var=600256027073&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[CTWV50]

Done.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/14625685749_b1c6d09258_c.jpg

[Hoybi]

I've constructed the "grill" from a number of shiny stainless steel strips that I bought in the local DIY shop. They are meant for covering the transition of carpet in one room to carpet in another.
Bits of an old tentpole as spacers (hacksawn in an angle) and 3 treaded (M4) rods to hold everything in place in the GRP nosecone.
The pictures aren't very good I' afraid but they show the idea.

Eddy

[Stot]

I've constructed the "grill" from a number of shiny stainless steel strips that I bought in the local DIY shop. They are meant for covering the transition of carpet in one room to carpet in another.
Bits of an old tentpole as spacers (hacksawn in an angle) and 3 treaded (M4) rods to hold everything in place in the GRP nosecone.
The pictures aren't very good I' afraid but they show the idea.

Eddy

Thats a cool idea, though it does remind me a a Gillette Fusion. :D

Cheers
Stot