Cobra bumper mesh project

Zatrekaz · February 20th, 2010, 11:45 PM

Well, had an idea today and I ran with it. I upgraded to a Cobra front a few months back, and have always felt that the bottom opening looked plain due to my lack of a SS and Intercooler Lol. So, I had the idea today about adding some mesh in there. I found that the local hardware store had some really cheap mesh.

At first I was unsure because it was a square pattern. However after looking at it I think it looks just as good as the diamond you always see.

The hard part was getting this stuff secure. I could not use bolts since they should show. So I decided to use Double Back Tape and Epoxy. I did not have nearly enough Epoxy, and the mesh is very stubron about fitting. The Double backed tape did not help much either. It keeps wanting to warp back out to its original shape. I plan to buy some more Epoxy and go at it again tomorrow.

I used a Self Etching Primer, Universal Gloss Black, and Clear for the paint. Some of it was chipping when installing, but I think it was just due to my rushing of the cure time. If it does chip, I can always tape it off and re-do it.

Here are some pics

Zatrekaz · February 20th, 2010, 11:45 PM

What do you all think? The pics suck... Hopefully I can complete it and get some good pics tomorrow.

I am thinking about using the left over mesh to put some behind the extra opening in the Fog bezels.

Matt. · February 20th, 2010, 11:55 PM

You did a great job man, although I think it looks cleaner without the mesh. But great job if you like it thats good

I love the way you do unique shit to you car

mustanginky · February 21st, 2010, 12:19 AM

Not a fan, but it's clean

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 12:26 AM

I am sure people will be torn on it. I am sure someone will make a ricer comment as well

I just did not like the large opening with nothing but the bottom of a radiator behind it.

I look at it this way; when I am done if I realize it does look out of place, I can always remove it. I will be out time and money, but hey... never get anything good without taking risk.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 21st, 2010, 12:56 AM

keep doing what your doing Zat...if we don't keep coming up with weird stuff like this then no one will

davisac · February 21st, 2010, 01:35 AM

i thought about doing something like that but decided it wasnt me. but great job on yours looks good so far

00BlueMustang · February 21st, 2010, 01:38 AM

I will not really know if i like until you get the bumper back on the car. But so far I will say it doesnt look half bad. Also Zat, the pillars between the opening have you had any fading of the paint/lack there of?

mcqueen · February 21st, 2010, 02:25 AM

It's not bad and definitely unique. I guess if it was me I would have gone with a mesh that didn't have such big gaps. But I think that'll look really nice when you get it on the car

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by 00BlueMustang

I will not really know if i like until you get the bumper back on the car. But so far I will say it doesnt look half bad. Also Zat, the pillars between the opening have you had any fading of the paint/lack there of?

Nope. The paint is not as thick there. You got your bumper from the same place as mine didn't you? I think they failed to pay much attention to the paint inside the foglight holes and near the back of the bottom opening.

Originally Posted by mcqueen

It's not bad and definitely unique. I guess if it was me I would have gone with a mesh that didn't have such big gaps. But I think that'll look really nice when you get it on the car

Lets hope so... I went with this mesh because for 33" of it I only had to pay $3.50 hehe

04steedaGT · February 21st, 2010, 10:11 AM

When i first read the Thread title i was thinking "oh no this is going look bad". But after looking at your install it look pretty good, great job man! Nice clean job.

Im wondering if the mesh will warp inward after time, due to the air being forced through the mesh. Post a picture of the bumper on the car.

For me personally, if i had a Cobra bumper i would keep the opening & paint the bottom of the radiator and surrounding areas flat black. I think the large opening & grille delete match together perfectly. Thats jus me

Serlin · February 21st, 2010, 11:11 AM

LOL... I did the same thing about a month ago. But my car is mostly a track car, so I didnt mind using bolts to hold it in. I left mine silver. I for one love it!! Good work dude.

I only have a few pics, but here...

Matt. · February 21st, 2010, 11:13 AM

Well its unique, sick tow hook though man

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 12:53 PM

That does look good. Leaving it silver along with the silver bolts gives it a really nice look. Kinda Performance/Industrial kinda look... I like it.

I just applied some more Epoxy. I went with the 1min epoxy and my GOD does it dry fast. Almost to fast. You better be ready to put it on.

I am still not 100% satisfied with how well its glued, but I don't think its coming off. I'm just a perfectionist I suppose. About to go put the bumper back on.

HRV6STANG · February 21st, 2010, 01:12 PM

Be sure to post pics of the bumper and it looks good but I like the silver too

BadBlackGT · February 21st, 2010, 01:26 PM

Damn! You've been working... get an idea and done with it in the same day. Looks good so far! Can't wait to see it on the car.

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 05:07 PM

Got everything back on today. It's acually hard to see in the pics. I had to do a bit of editing to get it to show up good. You can see it in person alot better tho.

travis_afx · February 21st, 2010, 05:12 PM

That looks Great Zat

you did a great job bro

HRV6STANG · February 21st, 2010, 05:15 PM

Looks really cool Zat good job

BAD98GT · February 21st, 2010, 06:28 PM

looks good, i did mine last summer, used 1/4 inch alum diamond pattern
Mods - Silver 1998 GT Mustang - paulstefanac - gotstang.com
see page 4

February 20th, 2010, 11:45 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Cobra bumper mesh project Well, had an idea today and I ran with it. I upgraded to a Cobra front a few months back, and have always felt that the bottom opening looked plain due to my lack of a SS and Intercooler Lol. So, I had the idea today about adding some mesh in there. I found that the local hardware store had some really cheap mesh. At first I was unsure because it was a square pattern. However after looking at it I think it looks just as good as the diamond you always see. The hard part was getting this stuff secure. I could not use bolts since they should show. So I decided to use Double Back Tape and Epoxy. I did not have nearly enough Epoxy, and the mesh is very stubron about fitting. The Double backed tape did not help much either. It keeps wanting to warp back out to its original shape. I plan to buy some more Epoxy and go at it again tomorrow. I used a Self Etching Primer, Universal Gloss Black, and Clear for the paint. Some of it was chipping when installing, but I think it was just due to my rushing of the cure time. If it does chip, I can always tape it off and re-do it. Here are some pics __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 20th, 2010, 11:45 PM	#2
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	What do you all think? The pics suck... Hopefully I can complete it and get some good pics tomorrow. I am thinking about using the left over mesh to put some behind the extra opening in the Fog bezels. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me Last edited by Zatrekaz; February 20th, 2010 at 11:51 PM.

February 20th, 2010, 11:55 PM	#3
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	You did a great job man, although I think it looks cleaner without the mesh. But great job if you like it thats good I love the way you do unique shit to you car __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

February 21st, 2010, 12:19 AM	#4
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,265 iTrader: 2 reviews	Not a fan, but it's clean __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

February 21st, 2010, 12:26 AM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	I am sure people will be torn on it. I am sure someone will make a ricer comment as well I just did not like the large opening with nothing but the bottom of a radiator behind it. I look at it this way; when I am done if I realize it does look out of place, I can always remove it. I will be out time and money, but hey... never get anything good without taking risk. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 21st, 2010, 12:56 AM	#6
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	keep doing what your doing Zat...if we don't keep coming up with weird stuff like this then no one will

February 21st, 2010, 01:35 AM	#7
davisac Regular 2001 Mustang Slower than a Honda Odyssey Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	i thought about doing something like that but decided it wasnt me. but great job on yours looks good so far __________________ Let the music be your master. Will you heed the master's call....

February 21st, 2010, 01:38 AM	#8
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will not really know if i like until you get the bumper back on the car. But so far I will say it doesnt look half bad. Also Zat, the pillars between the opening have you had any fading of the paint/lack there of? __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

February 21st, 2010, 02:25 AM	#9
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's not bad and definitely unique. I guess if it was me I would have gone with a mesh that didn't have such big gaps. But I think that'll look really nice when you get it on the car

February 21st, 2010, 10:11 AM	#11
04steedaGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	When i first read the Thread title i was thinking "oh no this is going look bad". But after looking at your install it look pretty good, great job man! Nice clean job. Im wondering if the mesh will warp inward after time, due to the air being forced through the mesh. Post a picture of the bumper on the car. For me personally, if i had a Cobra bumper i would keep the opening & paint the bottom of the radiator and surrounding areas flat black. I think the large opening & grille delete match together perfectly. Thats jus me __________________ JLT\|Steeda\|Eibach\|Tokico\|Ford Racing\|Polyurethane\|Flowmaster.

February 21st, 2010, 11:11 AM	#12
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	LOL... I did the same thing about a month ago. But my car is mostly a track car, so I didnt mind using bolts to hold it in. I left mine silver. I for one love it!! Good work dude. I only have a few pics, but here... __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/ Last edited by Serlin; February 21st, 2010 at 11:20 AM.

February 21st, 2010, 11:13 AM	#13
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well its unique, sick tow hook though man __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

February 21st, 2010, 12:53 PM	#14
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	That does look good. Leaving it silver along with the silver bolts gives it a really nice look. Kinda Performance/Industrial kinda look... I like it. I just applied some more Epoxy. I went with the 1min epoxy and my GOD does it dry fast. Almost to fast. You better be ready to put it on. I am still not 100% satisfied with how well its glued, but I don't think its coming off. I'm just a perfectionist I suppose. About to go put the bumper back on. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 21st, 2010, 01:12 PM	#15
HRV6STANG Hardcore Enthusiast 01 V6/95 Chevy 1500 Tang...IDK/Rado...........Slow as a Turtle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind Obama Posts: 1,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Be sure to post pics of the bumper and it looks good but I like the silver too __________________ Co-Owner Hooker Trade industry FX4 CREW Crew Member #4 Say Bye to McMustang5.0 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...mcmustang.html

February 21st, 2010, 05:07 PM	#17
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Got everything back on today. It's acually hard to see in the pics. I had to do a bit of editing to get it to show up good. You can see it in person alot better tho. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

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February 21st, 2010, 05:12 PM	#18
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	That looks Great Zat you did a great job bro __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

February 21st, 2010, 05:15 PM	#19
HRV6STANG Hardcore Enthusiast 01 V6/95 Chevy 1500 Tang...IDK/Rado...........Slow as a Turtle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind Obama Posts: 1,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks really cool Zat good job __________________ Co-Owner Hooker Trade industry FX4 CREW Crew Member #4 Say Bye to McMustang5.0 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...mcmustang.html

February 21st, 2010, 06:28 PM	#20
BAD98GT Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 953 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks good, i did mine last summer, used 1/4 inch alum diamond pattern Mods - Silver 1998 GT Mustang - paulstefanac - gotstang.com see page 4

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