Raptor Style Lights and Mesh Grill Mod

[tommyddsr]

that looks pretty good, bookmarking that myself.

I like the black grill you have also, just needs some mesh and LED "Raptor" lights

 

[Andy Rubalcaba]

I like the black grill you have also, just needs some mesh and LED "Raptor" lights

you know what, black mesh with those amber markers in there would actually look pretty good, and SO much cheaper meaning more money for other mods haha.

 

[Ralph Campano]

Thank you Tommy: Here are the Before and After Photos of my "Tommy Mesh" Project. I also used Plasti-Dip to blackout the Grill, with mixed success (Still working on this). I went with a different light set up and wired the lights to my turn signals/running lights.

 

[Ralph Campano]

After:

 

[Ralph Campano]

Also: I used zip-ties, although I agree that your technique with steel is better. Will keep you posted if I have problems.

 

[Ralph Campano]

Also: The after photos include my Mountain Bike Racks & Fairing: Yakima High-Roads - Highly Recommended.

 

[tommyddsr]

Looks great. Glad I could help.

 

[Ralph Campano]

The Mesh installation was smooth, except for the removal of those Shark Teeth that were on my tabs. If I were to do it again, I would have probably just bought the $100 black grill. The Plasti-Dip has been a challenge and took 10 hours with wait times; and it still came out shotty.

Also, I spent a lot of time on the wiring, admittedly I am not very good at electrical work, but I think I got it right and also redid the vampire splices that I had on the aftermarket lamps. I replaced them with waterproof connectors.

A couple notes on the mesh:

1. I was able to use heavy duty scissors to cut the mesh;
2. The short clippers I bought were useless;
3. I only needed three gutter screens;
4. I mounted the lights directly to the screen and it seems to be stable.

Thanks again for the info. Definitely an improvement.

 

[blkmonday]

Sooo...I decided to give this a go myself. Started taking off the grill today and am having trouble with the tabs on the bottom. I got the clips off no problem but I'm afraid of breaking the clips. There is a video on YouTube and the guy says to flatten the bump on the tabs with a screwdriver. Ill be reusing the grill so I was hesitant. But I was thinking if I grind the bumps down with a Dremel tool and then when I put the grill back in use small screws in place of the bumps? Sound stupid? Trying to do anything I can not to scratch my paint or chrome

 

[tommyddsr]

I just put pressure on the grill from inside and gave it a good whack with the heel of my hand. one at a time, popped right off. I do believe I used a small screwdriver to open the area where the clips go on the tighter ones.