[PMW0801]

Originally Posted by Dwight

Alright will do! Don’t know if they powder coat at the place I’m gonna get em installed but I can ask them.

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by Dwight

Thinking I may just go this route and call it a day! They have it on sale right now so might as well just do it but was asking the other person because I really like how he did everything and not just the grille but also the air ducts!

I bought mine on sale but I don't have the ACC. The first time I put them on, I used jb weld for plastic. A piece of wood flew off a truck and took out one of the meshes. This time, I went to Lowe's and got liquid nails and gorilla tape to hold it down. Let's see if something can knock it out now.

[Dwight]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I bought mine on sale but I don't have the ACC. The first time I put them on, I used jb weld for plastic. A piece of wood flew off a truck and took out one of the meshes. This time, I went to Lowe's and got liquid nails and gorilla tape to hold it down. Let's see if something can knock it out now.

Which mesh are you using? The Vorsteiner one?

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by Dwight

Which mesh are you using? The Vorsteiner one?

Yes, I ordered from IND when they had a sale

[aussieg82]

I made my own titanium mesh. It's not that hard. You can check out how I did it here -

And the mesh is definitely a must. It looks tougher and it provides additional protection

[Team Tonka]

Anyone make a mesh for just the lower for the cheapo gloss black version air scoops on the left/right and maybe center section for an M3? I'd almost prefer some type of plastic so it doesn't chip the paint from rocks, etc.

[gc.m3zcp]

I put aluminium mesh for the lower part. It looks so weird to have mesh on top part also.

It is barely visible to be honest.

[Sparch]

customcargrills.com is a great source for mesh options

[randomserious]

thinking about getting a painted mesh on amazon, is there a way i can treat it to prevent chipping?

[codean]

Originally Posted by randomserious

thinking about getting a painted mesh on amazon, is there a way i can treat it to prevent chipping?

If you are talking about the AggAuto mesh, the material is very flexable and the paint isn't very good quality. It's going to chip and flake off very quickly. There isn't a way to prevent it, just touch it up as it gets damaged.

I returned the ones I bought and just went with a modified BMW lower rock guard for a manual trans G8x.

[randomserious]

i guess going with an unpainted silver would solve the chipping too.

i don't have it in me but i think a red or blue mesh would look good.

[deanomytee]

Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Anyone make a mesh for just the lower for the cheapo gloss black version air scoops on the left/right and maybe center section for an M3? I'd almost prefer some type of plastic so it doesn't chip the paint from rocks, etc.

I tried plastic and couldn’t get it to melt and bend to attach it securely. Used the excess for a diy oil cooler guard.

I ended up going with the cheap aggauto mesh. Works well but will chip. When i pull the bumper off I’m going to strip the old paint, etch the metal and repaint the grills. I’m keeping mine on as they have saved me twice already from road debris. When touched up they’re barely noticeable. I did the entire front end.

[G20_Rick]

Those of you with mesh on your carbon grilles. What did you use to secure the mesh to the carbon grilles?

I recently purchased the Vorsteiner mesh for carbon grille, thinking there would be some "clips" attached to the mesh, which I could use to secure to the grille. However, that was not the case, no "clips", just the mesh itself.

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by G20_Rick

Those of you with mesh on your carbon grilles. What did you use to secure the mesh to the carbon grilles?

I recently purchased the Vorsteiner mesh for carbon grille, thinking there would be some "clips" attached to the mesh, which I could use to secure to the grille. However, that was not the case, no "clips", just the mesh itself.

If you want something removable you can use bathroom silicon, jb weld would be more permanent. Haven't done this so test either one on the back of the grill and see how it sticks to the carbon.

[GRzupra_to_G80]

Originally Posted by robbys3m3

I'm glad I did the mesh. It's not a super noticeable difference but it completes the look to my eye

Is it sturdy/strong enough to stop a rock or any road debris?

[VDOOBOO]

I was super anti mesh at first but now feel like I’ve done a full 180 on it. 👀

[E9TOU]

Same. I just saw this thread and it might’ve just convinced me to go with mesh. I already have the vorsteiner grills (uninstalled) so I’ll prob just add the mesh now.

[g80inthePNW]

Originally Posted by gc.m3zcp

I put aluminium mesh for the lower part. It looks so weird to have mesh on top part also.

It is barely visible to be honest.

What grille are you running?

[dhos]

Originally Posted by jongsxr

I went with Stradale Design, I installed it with zip ties as it would have been a pain, to install with the supplies hardware,not a fan of the install design,(expensive shipping cost) I would have went with the mesh option. Also mine are not vorsteiner (Amazon)

Hey sorry for reaching out on such an old post. How did you deal with the mesh with the ACC module in the front? Did you cut out a hole in the mesh for it? How did you go about measuring the hole and all? Also do you regret zip ties or did it hold up well?

[dhos]

Originally Posted by VioletBlue_M3

I had the mesh and hated the look, too up front for me and it clashed with the lower oem carbon ducts. I did put mesh in front of the lower cooler, to protect it a bit and also break up the clashing silver through the hole look. Is a personal preference in the end.

So just to confirm I'm understanding you mounted the mesh to the radiator instead of the grille? How did you mount it?