Styling Mk1 Bumper

[wilko1992]

Punto 55sx Mk1
Has any 1 cut out the plastic grill underneath the number plate and replaced it with metal mesh?? was wonder what it would look like but dont want to ruin my bumper to find out it looks crap If ya have any picks of it bin done or have done it your self i would appreshate it if you could let me know ​

 

[Benny 1992]

Punto 55sx Mk1


Has any 1 cut out the plastic grill underneath the number plate and replaced it with metal mesh?? was wonder what it would look like but dont want to ruin my bumper to find out it looks crap If ya have any picks of it bin done or have done it your self i would appreshate it if you could let me know ​

ive done a simliar thing on my mk2

 

[wilko1992]

Yer seen a few mk2`s that have dun it but the mk1 bumper is a lot diffrant http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-PUNTO-19...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f703209f
But i am wondering if a mk2 bumper will fit tho

 

[Benny 1992]

Yer seen a few mk2`s that have dun it but the mk1 bumper is a lot diffrant http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-PUNTO-1994-99-NEW-FRONT-BUMPER-GENUINE-FIAT-/300496920735?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f703209f
But i am wondering if a mk2 bumper will fit tho

i dnt think that mk2 bumpers fit mk1 mate i remember this been talked about on the forum before i think they dnt fit cos of the headlights and slam panel been different, u could try meshing it and see wot it looks like u can always take it off

 

[DaveMcT]

Bumpers different between all models

Meshing in post #2 is only an example

 

[wilko1992]

i wanna giv it a try but if it looks s**t then iv just ruined a perfectly good bumper

 

[DaveMcT]

Bumpers are cheap enough.

 

[wilko1992]

Not on the wage i get in might just giv it a go and hope for the best

 

[SamuraiDragon]

can u not try getting the mesh 1st and sliding it behind the grille? would u see it at all behind there? im unfamiliar with mk1s really. if u can, look at it with the grille still there and if u like it, u can then make a decision to whether u wanna cut out the grille and just leave the mesh.

 

[wilko1992]

yer but dont wanna buy the mesh as i hear its rather expensive and then not like it

 

[SamuraiDragon]

can always resell it if u dont like it, just keep the packaging and dont damage it. just get a mate to hold it up behind and take a look while they holding it in place. besides, whats gunna be cheaper? a bit of mesh, or the mesh AND a new bumper if u dont like it.

 

[wilko1992]

yer tru gunna have a shop round for some mesh

 

[SamuraiDragon]

just remember it dont always have to come from an auto factor.

 

[wilko1992]

yer ebay or summert like that

 

[SamuraiDragon]

maybe even some hardware stores. not saying for sure, but u never know. lol

 

[DaveMcT]

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1854

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aluminium-Gri...027178&cguid=16a7e85b12c0a0aa12165d16ffd1b47e

 

[Benny 1992]

maybe even some hardware stores. not saying for sure, but u never know. lol

i thought about hardware stores, dnt bother mate i when looking round for mesh and in hardware store its all thin crap i payed £18 for mine it were salvage mesh and its good stuff proper think had a job cutting it lol

 

[SamuraiDragon]

i thought about hardware stores, dnt bother mate i when looking round for mesh and in hardware store its all thin crap i payed £18 for mine it were salvage mesh and its good stuff proper think had a job cutting it lol

u get what u pay for in most cases. he wants to do it on the cheap so just throwing in random ideas.

 

[wilko1992]

i will have a shop around and see what i can come up with thanks lads