standard bumper

[joe boy micra]

has anyone ever cut away the grill part and meshed it? and if i did this what would i fill the gaps in with? also anybody got pics of what it looked like? cheers

 

[goldstar0011]

I did it on my first micra, here's what I got

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[joe boy micra]

very smart m8. what did you use to cover the holes cutting out the grill thats on it left? cheers

 

[solarice]

Ive got a totally open mouth type grill (as in goldstars but with the nissan badge V'd section also missing)...no pics currently available just yet.

Just need some fibreglass, sandpaper, maybe body filler for total smoothness (light skim over before final sanding) and some patience.

 

[joe boy micra]

could you post up what id need to buy and a step by step guide? ive never tryed anything like that b4. thanx

 

[R05_Micra]

ive just done mine and i cut out the middle bits with a hacksaw blade. filled the gaps with body mesh (repair mesh for big holes in body work) n bodged em up.

 

[goldstar0011]

Firstly, are you on about the grille or bumper? I thought bumper seeing as thread title states bumper. But technique is same

BUY
Halfords - ready mixed fibreglass (not as messy as other fibreglass)
Halfords - Easysand filler (sands smooth as a babies bum)
Halfords - sand paper and wet and dry paper

DO
Cut slates out and sand down until no bits stick out
Fibre glass, do both sides to make sure strong but keep thin to start as it can be a hassle to sand
Let dry
Give another thin layer and sand down again
Let this dry
Layer on filler
Sand down
When you have the general shape and you're happy
Wet it and sand with wet and dry paper, this'll make really smooth

Basically, make sure the holes are filled and smooth away

Hope this helps

 

[R05_Micra]

thats wahat i done ^^^^^^^^ but couldnt be bothered to type it all lol. easy mate.

before.......... http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/R05_ltd_/Project carMi/StandardGrille.jpg


after....... http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/R05_ltd_/Project carMi/RacingGrille.jpg

 

[RIK]

this was mine,,its for sale too

 

[joe boy micra]

thanx for that :grinning: much you recon it would be to buy the stuff to do it? cheers

 

[R05_Micra]

mah bout £20 -£25
£10 paint (3 for £10 at halfords) my need another 3 tho!
fibre glass and bodge say £2.50 each

 

[Wayne]

What do you need fibre glass for? can you not just bodge the holes after sanding? And also, what do you attach the mesh to?

 

[solarice]

The fibre glass can be used to attach the mesh to the backside of the whatever your meshing.

 

[joe boy micra]

cheers for the help everyone i tried it on the grill and im nearly there just needs primed and painted

GRILL

 

[goldstar0011]

Thats looking pretty good
well done

 

[Ben]

not bad - give yourself a pat on tha back

 

[Glenn]

that grill looks class, dont suppose you took pics as you were going? like a step by step type thing?! lol

 

[Dusk]

this was mine,,its for sale too

I may be interested in having that off you, depending - mail me.
[email protected]
thanks.