Fitting mesh - help!

Discussion in 'Technical' started by martin21, Jun 17, 2007.

  1. martin21

    martin21 Uber Member

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    Just wondering if anyone could recommend how to fit mesh inserts into a front bar? I propose to use the sheets of mesh you get from autobarn. My problem is fitting since there appear to be a few of options (ie. glue, screw) and its not something you want to stuff up :(

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. beaver

    beaver southern zeds

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    2k bar mesh

    fitted.
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  3. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

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    That's the same stuff they use in gutters to collect leaves isn't it? lol
     
  4. Phoenix84

    Phoenix84 New Member

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    Wow, that's heaps more effort than I put in... I just oversized the mesh cutout, bent it around the inside of the vents and put a few patches of FG (or might have been sikaflex) on the bent-over mesh.

    Yours looks MUCH better, but I figured people wouldn't see behind the front far much at all - Except Fleet... it seems like I've got him in there all the time!!!:D Thanks Pete.
     
  5. beaver

    beaver southern zeds

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    nothing to do gutters, nissan supply it with the bar, DOH!:bash:
     
  6. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

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    Well it looks exactly the same lol

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    I'm just poking fun! :)
     
  7. beaver

    beaver southern zeds

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    Fark

    it dose look similar, and yes i know your a funny guy;)
     
  8. Fleet

    Fleet Speed Racer

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    if your front bar doesnt have clip mounts like the 2K bar, then like Phoenix said, sikaflex will do the job.
     
  9. martin21

    martin21 Uber Member

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    Thankyou all

    Not sure what sikaflex is but i will buy a tube and go crazy with it!

    I have the 2000 front bar but it doesnt have those neat clips...
     
  10. LOWZX

    LOWZX Banned

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    Is it a copy bar as i was under the impression the clips were on genuine ones,also get the sikaflex from bunnings,its cheapest from there
     
  11. black baz

    black baz black 'n blue Bazemy

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    yep, sikaflex is the way to go .... and, as suggested,

    go way oversize to ensure that you do not get the 'ol sika anywhere near your openings .... and good as it is, sikaflex is a messy product to use .. be prepared to end up with it all over hands, under fingernails, wherever ....

    ... just have turps ready and clean up as you go.... lol...!!! :eek: :eek:
     
  12. BADZX

    BADZX Grumpy old fart

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    From the "factory" on other makes of cars the mesh is glued in using Urathane ( stronger than sikaflex )

    Wear rubber gloves when using either sikaflex or urathane,

    &

    mask off any areas that may cop a dribble of the stuff



    I'm no fan of sikaflex, its failed one time too many for me in the past......
    its should be :banned:
     

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