Custom Grill Materials

Hey I've got a chrome grille surround and am curious as to what you guys have used in the past. I'm looking for some sort of strong metal mesh, or expanded steel? What have you guys used in the past?

 

They have used the expanded metal from Lowe's/Home depot or the custom material from http://www.customcargrills.com/ all depends on what you want to spend.

 

I'd rather spend as little as possible and the size of the expanded holes on the stuff from HD/Lowes was too big, and I didn't think looked sporty enough. Less Whiskey Tango and more perfection?

 

Then check some local metal shops. I found some at one here, but, I have to wait until I'm on break next week to go get some for my satoshi

 

I'm trying to do a satoshi style as well, I'm pretty siked!

 

i used the home depot mesh at first. looked nice painted black.


then i got a perforated sheet from Noe. (05prerunner) and never looked back.
dirty pic, but you get the idea. IMO the perforated sheet doesnt look as cheap as the home depot mesh

 

^^^ ^^^
Your truck/grill looks awesome!

 

thanks

 

Yeah thats what I got on mine too!! It matches the hood scoop circles!!

 

I just used a Grillcraft. It's expensive but I know that if I hit something on the road it won't bend or anything like that.

 

Looks great derek!!!

 

Yupp
when i had my scooped hood...it was almost an exact match.
feels really strong and sturdy. i just got over the mesh look. looked too 17 year old boy racerish.IMO
perforated sheet FTW

 

Haha yeah for sure!!! I have the Grillcraft lower mesh grill but I dont mind it to much. I know it doesnt match the Satoshi and hood scoop but I aint that picky.

 

So where do i find the preforated? And is it fairly flexable?

 

haha well until you said something...i didnt even notice
looks great though
keep it up man

 

Haha, thanks brotha!! Your truck is still looking sick too!

 

X2...I'd like to know. I need some cheap mods...it's been a while since I've done any.

 

shoot Noe a PM
(05prerunner) his dad's shop was carrying this for awhile. i know HBtacoma is using the perforated sheet as well.
you can also find it on ebay...or custom car grills web page.
hope this helps
>John

 

Sweet! Thanks, brotha!

 

no prob man