Grill block mounting help
 

Im looking to make a set of brill Blocks for my VW Passat and im making them out of clear Perspex so they are as clean and stealthy as i can get it as i want to have a factory fitted look but my problem is how can i mount them with out having bolts or cable ties showing?

im looking to do all 3 Lower grills with a vent in the center grill.
Also a Half block on the Large center Grill with the VW Logo.
I want it to look a clean as possible.


Thanks
Carl

Maybe you could cut grill block with some additional mounting points, heat them up and bend to the inside, then use zip ties or screws to mount it?

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1351165660

I did think about that but there isnt enought clearance between the bumper and the grill.

Can you take a pic of the actual front of your car? That will be easier to see what we're talking about.

Yes i will get one up in a bit.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...8l/passat7.jpg
The grills are a tight fit in the resess of the bumper the upper grill should not be a problem its just the lowwer grills.

Why you don't want to use those holes in a "black" area? The actual grill...

The two side grills are only half open and dont fancy having visable cuts in them.

Maybe some thin pieces of inox, screwed to the Prespex and fitted into the tight space between grill and bumper cover?

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1351173246

You could put the grille block on the inside, for that stealthy look.

I will have a play with it at the weekend and let you know how i get on.

Cheap and simple option - Black correx (coropast here in the UK) - A3 sheets are on ebay for a few pounds. Then cable ties - the long ones or double them up and wrap them inside the grill, maybe 2 or 3 on each side.

That way you can experiment and remove (servicing - dealers don't like them) or adjust them easily (scissors).

If you get them in black then won't show up at all too.

Did this with my Fabia and it lasted a whole winter (snow included) in one piece. My Aygo has the upper nostrils and 85% of my lower grill blocked this way too.

See the grill block link in my signature.

Well i got a sheet of 2mm Clear perspex and cut all 4 grills out to fit and im really happy with the 3 lower grill's you can hardly tell they are there at all and they look Factory fit which i what i was going for but the main grill i may have to look at again as im not 100% happy with that yet.
I ended up using black foam number plate sticky pads to fix the grill blocks.
I will get some photos up tomorrow for you to have a look at and make any suggestions.

I may end up getting a De-badged front grill so i can make a cleaner block.

All 4 grills blocked
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/SNV30774.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/SNV30773.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/SNV30772.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/SNV30771.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/SNV30770.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/SNV30769.jpg

Im going to change the main grill block once iv got a de-badges grill.
:)

looks very neat

Nice touch.

Nice!