SolaraGuy.com

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:02 pm**

Hey guys!
I decided to make my own renova grille...wish me luck!

basically i began by cutting around the whole stock grille for Gen1 using snips

Then I had a bunch of small pieces of plastic sticking out around entire grille...this was toughest part. I had to use a knife/ blade to cut it all off, but before that i twisted all of them shorter to make it easier. Must have patients for this...believe me

Now i applied body filler to the bottom portion of the grille so that i can sand it smooth to get the same look as the renova.

OK thats all for now but will post more when complete...

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:26 pm**

Nice work!

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:16 pm**

U would have got a cleaner/smoother cut with a Dremel and a thin cutting disc.

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:53 pm**

looks good so far. Take your time, and good luck.

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:57 pm**

Dawgz wrote:U would have got a cleaner/smoother cut with a Dremel and a thin cutting disc.

X2 That's what I used to cut mine.. A dremel with a heavy duty cutting wheel. Only took about 5 mins to get it all cut and sanded.

Posted: **Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:47 pm**

I know it would be way better and a lot easier with dremel but I don't have one handy right now..my friend does but he wasn't home today.
I'm going to sand it tomorrow and put the mesh on...Definately agree with you guys though

Posted: **Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:47 am**

Looks good so far man.
I'm paintin' my OEM grille i bought black and leavin' the front "T" emblem black.

Posted: **Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:10 pm**

thats how mine was before i began this project...i had painted everything on the inside black and the border green to match car. it looks nice but with the lip kit i think renova style grille give it the finishing touch

Posted: **Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:31 pm**

nice job man, keep us updated

i might just do the same thing

Posted: **Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:48 pm**

Kenny I have a dremel, hit me up if you need it for a bit, you just need to buy the tips. I'm free tomorrow.

Posted: **Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:11 pm**

Your S14 is sick... makes me want one haha

Posted: **Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:34 pm**

so far ive sanded grille down a bit...still not 100% complete but heres an updated pic with grille on car...

should be done soon...dont have enough time to finish since i have a newborn to worry about as well

Posted: **Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:20 am**

ok i finally finished prepping the grille

This was it before i finished sanding...notice how i sanded this part of the grille straight and elimated the small insert holes

before primer

primed up and ready for mesh, which i will be adding in a few

Posted: **Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:27 am**

wow....looks f'n nice!

Posted: **Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:27 am**

Looking good so far!

SolaraGuy.com

Project: Renova Grille Done!!..now car in progress see PICS!

Project: Renova Grille Done!!..now car in progress see PICS!

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update

Sept 08 2009 UPDATE!!!!