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BRZen · 11-07-2017, 04:02 AM

Hi guys, first time poster. Long time BRZer. Just wanted to share my attempt on removal of the mouthguard. It’s a time consumptive process, but well worth the effort in my opinion. Any questions, feel free to ask.

Cheve · 11-08-2017, 08:53 PM

I´m planning to attempt something similar with a plastic honeycomb grill too. Did you curve it? The one I already bought is flat, so I´m not sure how it will fit and look.

BRZen · 11-09-2017, 12:36 AM

Hi mate. Yes, I had to create a jig and heat mould the mesh over the jig.

Cheve · 11-09-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZen

Hi mate. Yes, I had to create a jig and heat mould the mesh over the jig.

Oh, very well executed. I don´t have the means to do that, but mine is supposed to sit a bit further inside. I guess I´ll have try and see how it looks first, and then do something like you if it looks too crappy.

8RZ · 11-09-2017, 11:40 AM

That's the first mustache-delete that looks good, now it just needs a fat intercooler behind it lol.

lbrixey · 11-30-2017, 06:35 PM

I'm dying to know what was involved to do this, BRZen. Looks amazing. If this can be done without modifying the actual metal bumper, I'm doing it ASAP!

lbrixey · 11-30-2017, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheve

Oh, very well executed. I don´t have the means to do that, but mine is supposed to sit a bit further inside. I guess I´ll have try and see how it looks first, and then do something like you if it looks too crappy.

Cheve, did you attempt this yet? I would like to do this myself, but do not want to modify the actual metal bumper itself.

NRXRaptor · 11-30-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZen

Hi mate. Yes, I had to create a jig and heat mould the mesh over the jig.

Would you mind sharing how you made that jig? Dimensions and stuff? Your setup looks really good

Cheve · 12-01-2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lbrixey

Cheve, did you attempt this yet? I would like to do this myself, but do not want to modify the actual metal bumper itself.

I just got a Dremel from Black Friday to start working on it. Fortunately, I believe the plastic grille I got is flexible enough to follow the original curvature without heating. I'll write a tutorial, but I'll probably do it in 2-3 weeks.

BRZen · 12-02-2017, 04:48 AM

It will be hard to give dimensions because I moulded the piece on the shape of the cutout, and my cutout might be slightly different to yours. I'll post some pics that outline the process in my next post. Hope they help!

In saying that, it may be possible to just bend the plastic mesh into place and use some heavy weights to set the mesh while the glue dries.

Also - no need to modify any of the chassis/crash beam/metal pieces beneath the bumper. I painted the crash beam black to make it less visible under the mesh, but that's it. That's worked really well for me.

BRZen · 12-02-2017, 04:57 AM

As promised.

lbrixey · 12-04-2017, 05:16 PM

Wow, thanks so much for the additional info and pics. I'm going to do this for sure. I can't believe more people haven't done this!

BirdTRD · 12-04-2017, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZen

In saying that, it may be possible to just bend the plastic mesh into place and use some heavy weights to set the mesh while the glue dries.

Where did you get the black plastic mesh from?

BRZen · 01-30-2018, 07:13 AM

Old faithful, eBay.

11-07-2017, 04:02 AM	#169
BRZen Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi guys, first time poster. Long time BRZer. Just wanted to share my attempt on removal of the mouthguard. It’s a time consumptive process, but well worth the effort in my opinion. Any questions, feel free to ask. Attached Images

11-09-2017, 12:36 AM	#171
BRZen Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi mate. Yes, I had to create a jig and heat mould the mesh over the jig. Attached Images

12-02-2017, 04:57 AM	#179
BRZen Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As promised. Attached Images

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Cheve Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2017 BRZ Premium Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 49 Thanks: 42 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I´m planning to attempt something similar with a plastic honeycomb grill too. Did you curve it? The one I already bought is flat, so I´m not sure how it will fit and look.

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lbrixey Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Houston, TX Posts: 14 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm dying to know what was involved to do this, BRZen. Looks amazing. If this can be done without modifying the actual metal bumper, I'm doing it ASAP!

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BRZen Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It will be hard to give dimensions because I moulded the piece on the shape of the cutout, and my cutout might be slightly different to yours. I'll post some pics that outline the process in my next post. Hope they help! In saying that, it may be possible to just bend the plastic mesh into place and use some heavy weights to set the mesh while the glue dries. Also - no need to modify any of the chassis/crash beam/metal pieces beneath the bumper. I painted the crash beam black to make it less visible under the mesh, but that's it. That's worked really well for me.

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