I finally finished the stainless steel mesh grille I've been working on for my '12 Countryman S All4. What do you guys think of it?

I'm still thinking I might paint it gloss black...



Here's a bunch more angles.

http://s693.photobucket.com/user/Rud...0Mesh%20Grille

 

As long as your headlight trims are chrome....looks good. If you decide black then all chrome should go! Where did you get the mesh?

 

Looks sweet! I vote for black though.

 

I like it SS, wouldn't go black if it was my car. Nice!

 

I do want to black out the headlight rings too.

I ordered the mesh on eBay. It was the best deal I found.

The description on eBay is:
For Universal Stainless Steel Chrome 2.5mm Wire Mesh 16"x48" 5 PC/ Set

Here's a link to the current auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-St...-/311053069295

 

here is the same mesh for $50.00

http://www.customcargrills.com/mobil...=1113_Mini_CMS

 

That isn't even close to the same mesh. That's just a punched plate. I used high quality heavy double crimp stainless steel woven mesh. Sometime you have to pay a little more to have a quality product. I did a lot of research and shopping around before I purchased the mesh.

 

Hey I was looking to do something like this as well- I noticed that the stock countryman grill covers up the direct area in front of the air intake- thus no direct wind shooting right in there. This would clear it up (im a fan of optimizing what is already on a car without dropping a few grand- when normally im trying to save on gas and not...gas it). I know you have only done this shortly but do you have an concerns on direct rain entry in to the intake?

 

I think it looks great! And you did a terrific job on it.
Have you considered doing the lower grille area to match? Cuz that would look even better, IMO.
Either way, it's very cool.

 

I don't think the rain will be a factor at all. I've ordered an extra lower grille so I can make a matching one before I pull the bumper off to swap it. I've had the bumper off before and I know it takes a while, so I only want to do it once.

 

I went ahead and blacked it out. I like it, but it definitely made it very subtle.

 

So only my opinion....given the blue with grey stripes....if you are going for a "look"....wrap your headlights, tai lights, grill surrounds in a great to match the stripes....a lot of work....but that's what we do with Minis....but also looks "better" black....good job!

 

The car is actually Absolute Black with Matte Black stripes. I do want to black everything out, but I'm still on the fence. The chrome grille stands out so much more and gives it that "classy" look that you get from shiny things.

 

I looked at it again, and I see what you are saying about rain getting in there. I might get some race mesh to put behind the grille just in case...

 

I got the mesh installed today. It makes it look a lot better. I really wanted to cover up the air intake. It worked perfect. Here are some pics.

 

looks nice are u planning to the same for the bottom ?

 

Yes, I bought an extra grill so I can make it before I take the bumper off.

 

Digging up an old thread but this looks awesome, anyone else done anything like this? Any updated pics on this OP?

 

Great idea! Now you need to blackout the radiator behind it. you could also try painting the mess gunmetal that way it will still pop but not stick out.

 

Well never mind, you already did, but I would paint it. Anyway great job

 

Looks awesome man, just need to get rid of the rest of the chrome on the car and you're set!

 

Any chance you remember where you got the "race mesh" fabric from?