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notout86 · 04-26-2014, 02:12 AM

I used black mosquito/flyscreen mesh.

I smeared black silicone rubber all over both sides first. I applied it through the mesh onto a sheet of newspaper and the excess remained on the paper when the mesh was peeled off (quickly before it had a chance to cure). The holes are fully open. After curing I did the other side and it worked the same. My theory was it would make it last longer and perhaps reduce bugs sticking (think silicone rubber cooking items).

It has worked better than I ever hoped in every way. As a prototype, for a 3000Km trip I put the mesh over the front of the grille but as it is black and glossy it looks ok to me so it remains. If it was behind the grille I reckon bugs would get stuck between. Although the mesh is fine there is no overheating and we get 47 degree celsius days.

Having noticed dirt/dust sticking to silicone rubber around the home (static attraction?) I expected the screen would accumulate but that is not the case. I think it just falls off when I screech to a halt.

After 9 months of all sorts of weather but snow I am very happy.
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04-26-2014, 02:12 AM	#32
notout86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: GTS 86 auto Location: Australia Posts: 486 Thanks: 263 Thanked 127 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used black mosquito/flyscreen mesh. I smeared black silicone rubber all over both sides first. I applied it through the mesh onto a sheet of newspaper and the excess remained on the paper when the mesh was peeled off (quickly before it had a chance to cure). The holes are fully open. After curing I did the other side and it worked the same. My theory was it would make it last longer and perhaps reduce bugs sticking (think silicone rubber cooking items). It has worked better than I ever hoped in every way. As a prototype, for a 3000Km trip I put the mesh over the front of the grille but as it is black and glossy it looks ok to me so it remains. If it was behind the grille I reckon bugs would get stuck between. Although the mesh is fine there is no overheating and we get 47 degree celsius days. Having noticed dirt/dust sticking to silicone rubber around the home (static attraction?) I expected the screen would accumulate but that is not the case. I think it just falls off when I screech to a halt. After 9 months of all sorts of weather but snow I am very happy. Patents Pending __________________ GTS86 Auto (Australia)