Satoshi Concept Grille

1BlkT · 08-13-2009, 10:44 AM

So I decided to try something a little different since 05prerunner & xr-ace said I should give it a try since I already had the Recessed Grill on my BSP prerunner so with the spare BSP grille I had I set out to make another one.

In the process of sanding the recessed portion I got a little careless when sanding and sanded through the tape that I had covering the paint. Now I figured since I was going to have to get it painted I might as well try and be a little creative. So I scuffed up the paint and began thinking of ways to fill in the side vents.

I ended up going over to a local body shop and they gave me some green resin/jelly fiberglass stuff to fill it in.

After allowing it to harden I applied a very thin layer of bondo on top to fill in the imperfections and tried to sand it to a shape that was acceptable of my liking. I had to apply the bondo a few times due to all the sanding required and then I used spot filler for a couple little areas.

Now that I was happy with the results i applied adhesion promoter and then a couple coats of filler primer. After wet sanding with 1000 grit between coats I was pleased with the glassy smooth finish.

Right now I just dropped it off to have it repainted BSP. When I get it back I'll have to attach the metal and it should be good to go.

I have no experience with any of this stuff really so I just folllowed the steps the body shop told me they would personally use. I'm sure there are other ways to do this or ways that would more than likely be better for doing something like this but I did what I could. As for the recessed portion I just followed the countless write ups.

Hopefully I like the look of it after the countless hours spent on it, becuase I think I'll have a hard time selling something like this.

Reznor88 · 08-13-2009, 10:48 AM

Something different, nice! Can't wait to see the finished pics.

chris4x4 · 08-13-2009, 10:58 AM

Well Done!

PackerfanXD · 08-13-2009, 11:37 AM

Not my style but great job nonetheless.

LBtaco · 08-13-2009, 01:51 PM

looks good, I was thinking of something like this, covering those small side things and instead of cutting the center out, I would tape it off and colormatch it.

fghtngsquirrel · 08-13-2009, 01:52 PM

Good ideas!

1BlkT · 08-13-2009, 02:12 PM

Sort of like this?

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/P9200052.jpg

TRDKenE · 08-13-2009, 02:44 PM

its cool...and nice work...but when you do that it makes it look like a 1st gen grill...to me at least..

Padilla1880 · 08-13-2009, 02:54 PM

Nicely done!

steveh_2007 · 08-13-2009, 02:56 PM

post pics when you get it installed...

white+Peal · 08-13-2009, 02:57 PM

nice, I can't wait to see the finished product.

jefferson · 08-13-2009, 03:26 PM

subscribing.. wanna see it painted!

TR3NT · 08-13-2009, 08:31 PM

very cool.

Ghost96Romeo · 08-13-2009, 09:01 PM

Me likey!

brian · 08-13-2009, 09:23 PM

definitely looks first gen. Good work though, can't wait to see the outcome on black!

HBMurphy · 08-13-2009, 09:27 PM

eddieEndo · 08-14-2009, 12:40 AM

the primer pick of the grill looks CLEAAAAn very interested in seeing how this grill turns out

FixedTRD · 08-14-2009, 12:45 AM

Grill looks clean can't wait to see the finish product.

aces2 · 08-14-2009, 01:37 AM

subscribed...

slick_711 · 08-14-2009, 01:46 AM

Looks awesome! Look forward to seeing the final product.

08-13-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
1BlkT [OP] Mod'n on a Budget Name: Ty Joined: Oct 2007, #3283 Location: 90603 Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 1,415 2006 Black Sport Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Allied 4'' Spindles, Sway A Way 2.5 Coilovers, Donahoe Remote Reservoir Shocks w/ Deaver 11Pack Leafs, Goodyear Duratrac 285's, Pro Comp Series 8128, Recessed Grill w/Hella 500's behind, Tint, Black TRD Skid Plate, Debadged, Tailgate Hose Clamp, Weathertech Mats, Aero Turbine 2525XL Exhaust, Volant Intake, RETRO'D Headlights by Yosh2000	Satoshi Concept Grille So I decided to try something a little different since 05prerunner & xr-ace said I should give it a try since I already had the Recessed Grill on my BSP prerunner so with the spare BSP grille I had I set out to make another one. In the process of sanding the recessed portion I got a little careless when sanding and sanded through the tape that I had covering the paint. Now I figured since I was going to have to get it painted I might as well try and be a little creative. So I scuffed up the paint and began thinking of ways to fill in the side vents. I ended up going over to a local body shop and they gave me some green resin/jelly fiberglass stuff to fill it in. After allowing it to harden I applied a very thin layer of bondo on top to fill in the imperfections and tried to sand it to a shape that was acceptable of my liking. I had to apply the bondo a few times due to all the sanding required and then I used spot filler for a couple little areas. Now that I was happy with the results i applied adhesion promoter and then a couple coats of filler primer. After wet sanding with 1000 grit between coats I was pleased with the glassy smooth finish. Right now I just dropped it off to have it repainted BSP. When I get it back I'll have to attach the metal and it should be good to go. I have no experience with any of this stuff really so I just folllowed the steps the body shop told me they would personally use. I'm sure there are other ways to do this or ways that would more than likely be better for doing something like this but I did what I could. As for the recessed portion I just followed the countless write ups. Hopefully I like the look of it after the countless hours spent on it, becuase I think I'll have a hard time selling something like this. __________________ My Budget Build

08-13-2009, 10:48 AM	#2
Reznor88 Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: May 2009, #16668 Location: Yuba City, CA Gender: Male Posts: 589 '06 PreRunner DC Off Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic Satoshi Grille, DNX5120	Something different, nice! Can't wait to see the finished pics. __________________ Flashing 3rd Brake Light - Write Up Kenwood DNX-5120 - Photo Review "This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient but I do love fig newtons."

08-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#3
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08-13-2009, 11:37 AM	#4
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08-13-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
LBtaco Thread killer Joined: Jan 2009, #12893 Location: Long Beach , CA Gender: Male Posts: 1,122 05 AC PreRunner SR5 2005 Access Cab Automatic V6 Icon coilovers & rear RR, TC UCA's, Deaver 10 leaf (J66),TRD rear eLocker, Clifford alarm, Tailgate(hoseclamp) mod,Goodridge SS brake lines, G2 caliper paint, centric slotted rotors	looks good, I was thinking of something like this, covering those small side things and instead of cutting the center out, I would tape it off and colormatch it. __________________

08-13-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
1BlkT [OP] Mod'n on a Budget Name: Ty Joined: Oct 2007, #3283 Location: 90603 Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 1,415 2006 Black Sport Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Allied 4'' Spindles, Sway A Way 2.5 Coilovers, Donahoe Remote Reservoir Shocks w/ Deaver 11Pack Leafs, Goodyear Duratrac 285's, Pro Comp Series 8128, Recessed Grill w/Hella 500's behind, Tint, Black TRD Skid Plate, Debadged, Tailgate Hose Clamp, Weathertech Mats, Aero Turbine 2525XL Exhaust, Volant Intake, RETRO'D Headlights by Yosh2000	Sort of like this? http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/P9200052.jpg __________________ My Budget Build

08-13-2009, 02:44 PM	#8
TRDKenE DAMN GOOD DEAL!! Name: Kenny Joined: Jul 2009, #19348 Location: Richmond, Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 691 '10 D-CAB OFF-ROAD 4X4 2010 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l TRD CAI, GrillCraft.	its cool...and nice work...but when you do that it makes it look like a 1st gen grill...to me at least..

08-13-2009, 02:54 PM	#9
Padilla1880 "Let's Ride!" Name: Daniel Joined: May 2009, #17365 Location: Temecula, CA Gender: Male Posts: 1,175 05 TRD OffRoad V6 SR5 PreRunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic 4.0	Nicely done! __________________

08-13-2009, 02:56 PM	#10
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08-13-2009, 02:57 PM	#11
white+Peal WTF u talking about?? Name: Kris Joined: Mar 2009, #15238 Location: Henderson, NV Gender: Male Posts: 299 08 prerunner 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 T-REX- BLACK BILLET GRILLE, Magaflow catback exhaust, AEM CAI	nice, I can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ WOW didn't see that one coming

08-13-2009, 03:26 PM	#12
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08-13-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
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08-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#14
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08-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#16
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08-14-2009, 12:40 AM	#17
eddieEndo Senior Member Name: Eddie Joined: Jul 2009, #19357 Location: Fullerton, CA Gender: Male Posts: 666 08 Prerunner sr5 2008 Double Cab Automatic v6 4.0L Debadged, Satoshi, Billstein 5100s, Eibach Springs, Flowmaster 40, Custom 3" Turndown, TRD 2010 CAI	the primer pick of the grill looks CLEAAAAn very interested in seeing how this grill turns out

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