Radiator cover

[mlewis]

All,

I’ve seen some good ideas for covering the fins of the the radiator with a porous cover.

Any preferred options?

Suggestions / recommendations welcomed.

[egchewy79]

Nomex honeycomb

[silver_pilate]

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Nomex-Honeycomb-Radiator-Guard-Protector-Screen-Mesh-22-x-31,29469.html

Cut to fit, and paint it your prefer color.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Speedway Nomex $25.00

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/850x480/80-4_6441b03df26cf703c21e329bc8dfef4eaa609d94.jpg

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=127994&d=1589069851

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116644&d=1572034961

Spray the sheet on both sides, Gas Grill paint, to cover the holes (takes two rattle cans), make a template, trim, paint the raw edges & install with button zip ties.

[mlewis]

thank all, this is what I was looking for.

Any tricks on how to retain.

[swwebb]

thank all, this is what I was looking for.

Any tricks on how to retain.

As BEAR-AvHistory said, use zip ties. He says button zip ties - I just used regular ones.

[silver_pilate]

Yeah, I just stabbed long zip ties through the corners and between the radiator fins. Not secured at the back. I occasionally have to push one back flush, but they really serve just to position it, and the air flow keeps it down on the radiator.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41un79BheBL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

[mlewis]

excellent.

Thanks !!

[GTBradley]

I did a channel at the top and bottom and the radiator naturally holds it left and right. To remove all you have to do is get a hold of the the honeycomb and pull it out. It makes for super easy cleaning. I detailed this on post 370 page 10 of my build thread (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?30668-GTBradley-s-Luggage-Rack/page10).

[mlewis]

did a channel at the top and bottom and the radiator naturally holds it left and right.

I like the channel idea. I was think of somethin like that but was going to wait until is received the Nomex sheet to play around with fit.

The spec says this stuff is 0.5" thick ?

Mark

[GTBradley]

Yes, exactly ½” and I used ½” deep Z-bar. The honeycomb is practically indestructible and stands up to being removed and reinstalled repeatedly.
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