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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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Does anyone know where to get a stainless/brushed aluminum/nickel Grill for a 2001 SSEi? Also headrest wraps? Thanks in advance
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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the stainless stuff is "gutter guard" and can be found at home depot
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
the stainless stuff is "gutter guard" and can be found at home depot
how much does it usually run?
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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about 3.50 for a 3 foot by about 7 inch piece. its galvanized, not stainless, but it looks like brushed aluminum

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Will it start to rust over time. Shoudl it be treated with any protectant?

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about 3.50 for a 3 foot by about 7 inch piece. its galvanized, not stainless, but it looks like brushed aluminum

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well its designed for use on top of your house to keep leaves out of your gutter, so it should be pretty resistant to moisture. Ive had it on for about a year and it hasnt had any surface rust yet. Its cheap to get so if it did you coudl just whip up a new one. I dont think paint sticks well to galv, but you could find out while your at the store.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Thanks for the replies, how did you mount it, just drilled your own holes/regular screws or used existing holes? I have not looked at mine yet.


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well its designed for use on top of your house to keep leaves out of your gutter, so it should be pretty resistant to moisture. Ive had it on for about a year and it hasnt had any surface rust yet. Its cheap to get so if it did you coudl just whip up a new one. I dont think paint sticks well to galv, but you could find out while your at the store.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Wug:
This site has what you are looking for.

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gro...GroupID=SCREEN
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Here are some pics, I glued tabs onto the plastic and zip tied the mesh to them. they feel really secure, the mounting will be different on your year. There are a few threads about different mounting techniques for '00 and newer.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...60_28_full.jpg
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I used the hd stuff and it'* 5 pieces of 3 foot long and it doesn't rust since early spring.
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