BroodsteR

Was just wondering if anyone has created or are selling any lower grills(mesh) for an 06 tsx?
If you are creating, any advice, parts+installation?
if you know where to buy or are selling, how much?

Thanks

TSXHunter05

good luck broodster, you should be the ginea pig, buy a sheet of galvanized mesh and use cardboard to make a template and start cutting.

code_monkey

I did this for my 06.


It was made from this. I bought it at my local Home Depot.


[EDIT]
Add cardboard template.

TSXHunter05

there you go broodster, someone has done all the work for you.

how did you install it and is there anything around the edges to keep it from scrachting your paint.

BroodsteR

Yea that looks great. Did you have to take out your bumper inorder to create the template? Did you attach the grill to the black pastic that was already there?

code_monkey

I installed it using zip ties and just bent the sided inwards.

BroodsteR

Cool. thats what I thought.
Now, what about the template? How did you manage to create that template?

code_monkey

I found a piece of cardboard that was long enough for the grill area and then started to trim away the excess cardboard until it was the shape of the front grill.



BTW the price of the grill from Home Depot was like under 4 bucks.

BroodsteR

excellent. appreciate it.
btw, when you cut the mesh, did you have to sand it afterwards to prevent it from scratching the paint?
Also, can anyone recommend what kind of paint I can use if I wanted to color it black?

code_monkey

Yes, I sand the edges with my dremel and bent them inwards.

I want to paint mine soon. Just have not had time to do so. I probably paint the grill with some black enamel spray paint. Either semi-glossy or glossy. Not sure yet.

Something like this:
http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp?frm_product_id=18&SBL=1&dds=16

TSXHunter05

get them poweder coated black don't just paint them, will cost a little more but will last a lot longer

LoveMyTL-S

That looks pretty good. I may do this. Thanks for the DIY.

CarbonGray Earl

I did this circa 1993 with my 91 Civic 4door, exact same methodology, exact same materials. It was a bitch to cut into shape, so wear gloves. Definitely smooth out or paint those rough edges.

IMHO, now that I look back, its pretty ricer, but to each his own.

A word of caution: blocking the or breaking up that direct air flow to your radiator is bad news. I know using that gutter guard sheet breaks it up more so since the holes aren't really flow through like a screen door. Its probably not bad day to day, but in the long run, you're really stressing out the cooling system.

TacoBellSauce

did u have to drill holes in the bumper?
how did u zip tie them?

code_monkey

I did not drill any holes. I use two zip ties on the top to hold them in place.

code_monkey

That is also an option.

say what?

Looks good... you just saved me 20 bucks... was gonna buy that mesh stuff from a parts store for 25 bucks... thanks...

jlukja

Is it me or does the TSX look like its smiling.

code_monkey

Glad I could help.

code_monkey

I have a happy car. She has a garage to keep her safe at night.



Then again she is happy all the time.