Fitting brake/Air vent covers (mesh)

leadfoot · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2001, 08:21 PM

Does anyone have suggestions on fitting the aluminum mesh vent covers? I just purchase a set from Finishline, and they will need some "molding".

I first covered the holes with duct tape, so not to scratch the paint, but it was too difficult.

I thought of making a mold so I could form the vents over the mold.

??

#2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2001, 05:51 AM

HEY,

I DON'T KNOW EITHER. I JUST LOGGED ON SO THAT I WILL GET "Q'ED" WHEN THE ANSWERS COME IN.

HAVE A GREAT DAY,

BJ

Hank Dondero · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2001, 09:20 AM

I mounted mine on the back side of the ports. Used clear silicone and the have stayed on even throuogh a crunch.

Hank
FFR 1776

BMMILLER · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2001, 09:50 AM

I did the same thing Hank just indicated. Used a paint stirring stick and a couple of rubber bands to hold it in place. I also painted mine flat black for what that's worth.

Blair

Jack21 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-24-2001, 09:54 AM

Same here. Mount it to the back of the opening. Moulded and trimmed it till it just fit, masking taped the body edges so I wouldn't get silicone on it, used black silicone (just a small bead) around the grille rim, and used a paint stick and a couple of screws to hold it in place while it cured. Looks and holds great.

Also cut up an aluminum mesh screen door guard for a hood scoop grille. Installed the same way.