Custom lower grille build.

[ExMX5owner]

One layer for all but the bottom that is on top here..it got two...

 

[IainP]

That looks absolutely wonderful, well done.

 

[ExMX5owner]

Ready for final trim and fit...

 

[Jack Ratt]

Now that looks very nice,

 

[ExMX5owner]

Well it almost fit first try, needs a bit taken off on the edges to go in a little further at the bottom. So my mangled bumper is repaired, and I think the grille will look OK once its painted, It all looks a bit bland ATM being primer grey..

 

[t-tony]

Are you painting it satin black Shawn? Looks very nice.

Tony.

 

[ExMX5owner]

Are you painting it satin black Shawn? Looks very nice.

Tony.

Thanks Tony, I think black would probably look best, hammer finish could be the go...

It,s strong, I dropped it and it bounced.

 

[IainP]

Looks wonderful, a big improvement on the original I think.
And yeah, once laminated together, what seems quite weedy becomes immensely strong for the weight.

 

[Zephyr]

you can paint the flat horizontal surfaces black and keep the front silver. This would give a nice depth to the front side view.

 

[ExMX5owner]

Ta Da, finished, It has the look I was chasing. I,m very happy with it.. Total cost in materials less than $100.00. Time spent @ $75.00 per hour $2100.00.

 

[t-tony]

Very nice.

Tony.

 

[Oddly Godly]

That looks fantastic

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Great job

 

[ExMX5owner]

I am half tempted to put a small fin over the front of the fog lights in line with the top one of the grille..similar in design..

Anyway thankyou all for your encouragement.. It is appreciated..

 

[IainP]

That looks so good. BMW cheesy grin designers should take note.

 

[Mint]

Just caught up with this project, it looks brilliant. Great job

 

[ExMX5owner]

Rough idea of the shape of the blades, out of cardboard. They are going to be a little fiddly to get right, but I think you may see what I am aiming for.. I will switch out the bulbs for LED,s while Im at it..And convert to driving lights, as fog lights are not really useful where I live..

 

[ExMX5owner]

I decided against just painting the cardboard, and "job done"

Cardboard translated to blades, this time its high density balsa, due to the thin sections..2 pairs..

Fiddly little F,ers...

 

[ExMX5owner]

 

[Hwk-I-St8]

The grill looks great. The fog light covers will go nicely I think. Just out of curiosity, what was the driver (no pun intended) for this project? Just wanted a different look?