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      05-31-2019, 05:00 AM   #1
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mesh grille....

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just cut a mesh grille to stop leaves from dropping into the bonnet scoop
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      05-31-2019, 10:02 AM   #2
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custom made? look great!
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      05-31-2019, 10:43 AM   #3
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custom made? look great!
no.. I bought a bumper grille / not and cut to size..now the leaves wont fall into the scoop..
very good so thought I share with all
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      05-31-2019, 11:47 AM   #4
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I was afraid of what I was going to see when I clicked here. Nice work, it's functional and blends with the car really well.
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How do you secure it in place when you're driving? Or only using it when you're parked?
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How do you secure it in place when you're driving? Or only using it when you're parked?
I cut slots in between the slates of the grille so that i could use cable tie to secure them
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Excellent idea and craftsmanship.
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Looks OEM
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Looks OEM
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no.. I bought a bumper grille / not and cut to size..now the leaves wont fall into the scoop..
very good so thought I share with all
Which cars bumper/grille did you cut that from? Looks great btw!
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no.. I bought a bumper grille / not and cut to size..now the leaves wont fall into the scoop..
very good so thought I share with all
Which cars bumper/grille did you cut that from? Looks great btw!
I bought from this site...
SG$ 10.65 20%OFF | ABS Plastic Car Front Bumper Mesh Grille Cover Universal Durable Vehicle Mesh Grill Car Vehicle Black Grille Net
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/coz1SLrE
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Looks fantastic. Definitely needs one.
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Looks fantastic. Definitely needs one.
really useful...
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