Found Another Satoshi Material Source

So I've been looking around for material to build another satoshi grille. I like perforated metal much more than mesh. I'm very picky and want the hole size and pattern to match that of the perforated metal in the OEM hood scoop. I've looked around at places that sell perforated metal and it's not cheap.

I work in the HVAC industry and the other day, I was doing a project walk in a building and noticed the ceiling grille has the exact pattern and size that I've been looking for. I came back to the office, went out to the warehouse and was able to dig out a 24x48 perforated grille.

The grille in its original form:


Removed from the frame (it's just held on my push tabs):


The pattern:




A 24x48 grille should be enough to do 2 satoshi grille, or one grille and bumper


Anyways, just thought I'd share.

 

I like it

 

Any where someone can get that locally?

 

Any HVAC supply company should have it. I was able to grab this one from work for free.

 

Is it metal or plastic?

 

Metal.

 

I've had the same problem. Would you like to sell what ever you don't use? I will pay shipping... Let me know.

 

Nice find.

 

I'll see if I can find another one on Monday when I'm back in my office. If not, I can sell you the left over half.

 

^ Thanks, get it installed so we can see how it looks.

 

where can i get one! haha

 

Can you find it in black, and will it rust?

 

It's metal just like any other metal grill that you get, so it will rust if left bare. Primer and paint it and it'll be fine. It's already powdercoated white from the factory, you get double the protection if you paint it.

You can order them in black. Black is not a common color for ceiling grilles. They usually come in white, sometimes gray.

 

Next time you're at the doctor's office, look up at the ceiling, if you see one, grab it and run.

Just kidding. Any HVAC supply shop should have it.

 

damn that's perfect! i have been waiting to do mine until i could find a pattern i liked and in white.

 

Talked to my vendor who we get them through at work. The whole grill assembly is $50. I'm trying to see if I can get just the perforated face for less. But at $50, it can do two satoshi. Which isn't a bad price.

 

You guys should check out grilleguy.com. I found this website the other day and bought 3 sqft. For about 50 bucks and you can get it powder coated black.

 

anybody have this ona truck yet? i wanna see

 

anyone ever use mcmaster carr they have a pretty good selection on different types of sheets and such...like perforated sheets u can choose differents hole sizes and thickness etc...

heres the link:http://www.mcmaster.com/#perforated-metal/=arim22

 

Nice find!