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I've installed grill mesh on 6 body kits, and how I do it is like this:
Lay the bumper face down on a blanket so not to scratch it.
Cut out piece to cover holes and leave approx 1" extra all the way around.
With pliers, fingers, and a flat head screw driver, form the edges of the mesh to fit tight around the hole, trimming where there is too much, or where you cannot form the mesh tightly due to binding on the inside of the bumper.
To secure the mesh to the bumper, I use Bulldog Grip polyurethane construction adhesive. It comes in a caulking tube, and works phenominally. I have yet to have a piece of mesh fall off. To do an average bumper, I buy 2 tubes.
Lightly sand (120 grit) where you will be applying the adhesive, and lay a bead about 1/4" thick all around the opening.
Slide the mesh over the hole, and into the adhesive.
Now it's a good idea to wear rubber gloves when working with this glue, because if you get it on your fingers, It'll take about a week to get it off!! (no joke!)
Lay a second bead of adhesive over top of the mesh, and work the top bead into the bottom bead with your finger, making sure the mesh is embedded in the adhesive.
To esure the mesh stays put, and stays tight to the bumper, I put bricks or something with some weight on top of it until the adhesive dries.(about 12-24 hours depending on humidity, and temperature)
Had I known I would be writing this up, I would have taken pix when I installed mesh on a kit this past Friday. If I can get some completed pix of the bumper, I'll post them up later.
I know it's a lot of work, but the end results are perfect as long as you take your time, do it right, and DON'T be in a hurry!! 1995 Talon ESi Lots of mods, still not enough. It will never end...
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