Fender Vent Mod: Mesh Installed on OEM Vent

[Chops]

Decided to spice up the factory fender vents. I'm not a huge fan of the Air Designs ones, so I decided to add some mesh to my stock ones.

I removed my Air Design Functional Vents and put the OEM back on. Air Design ones were a bit too big.

I did like the air openings however - and your DIY job looks fantastic!

Question - did you Dremel from the outside or backside of piece?

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[Automan21]

Decided to spice up the factory fender vents. I'm not a huge fan of the Air Designs ones, so I decided to add some mesh to my stock ones. I'm leaving this for anyone who wants to do the same. The only costs were $10 for the epoxy and $30 for the mesh, and that gave plenty extra. The only tools required are a dremel with a cutting wheel and sanding attachment.

BEFORE:

Using a dremel to cut out the middle

Using JB Weld plastic epoxy to secure the mesh

Compared to the original

AFTER:

Awesome work! That’s exactly what I wanted to do!! Which side did you dremel the cover from, inside or out?

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Should added some LED lights while you were there, looking good tho

 

[2023AWD]

Nice.

I would like to add some turn signal or flood lights there.

 

[Th3118]

I sprayed gloss black inside the hole before i installed mine.

 

[bronxbill]

That came out nice!

I've always been a big fan of mesh grills when done right. Yours came out very well. It looks factory like it should have come with the Lobo package.

I took the easy route and just dropped in some Tufskinz

I did exactly the same thing

 

[LSchicago]

Nice little mod. Looks great.

 

[Maverick_Dad]

Awesome work! That’s exactly what I wanted to do!! Which side did you dremel the cover from, inside or out?

I cut from the back side and then sanded the sides to be flush. You could cut from the side but the tabs will get in the way.

 

[Maverick_Dad]

Should added some LED lights while you were there, looking good tho

I thought about it, but wasn't really sure how to adhere a small led strip to the back of the mesh.

 

[Maverick_Dad]

I removed my Air Design Functional Vents and put the OEM back on. Air Design ones were a bit too big.

I did like the air openings however - and your DIY job looks fantastic!

Question - did you Dremel from the outside or backside of piece?

I was going to get the Air Designs ones but wasn't sure I'd like how much larger they are. I figured I'd try this first, and it's a lot cheaper. I cut from the back and then sanded the edges down flush on the sides. That was the easiest way. Cutting from the sides would probably leave a nicer finish but the tabs will get in the way while cutting

 

[Darthie]

Now put some ligting inside the fender.

 

[Maverick_Dad]

Now put some ligting inside the fender.

I couldn't really find anything that doesn't look cheap

 

[MaverickNoticer]

Decided to spice up the factory fender vents. I'm not a huge fan of the Air Designs ones, so I decided to add some mesh to my stock ones. I'm leaving this for anyone who wants to do the same. The only costs were $10 for the epoxy and $30 for the mesh, and that gave plenty extra. The only tools required are a dremel with a cutting wheel and sanding attachment.

BEFORE:

Using a dremel to cut out the middle

Using JB Weld plastic epoxy to secure the mesh

Compared to the original

AFTER:

My brain for some reason thought you had customized with some Fender swag when I read the title

 

[Brent@ANParts]

Nicely done! Definitely gives the truck a more premium look. It's the little things that matter.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I thought about it, but wasn't really sure how to adhere a small led strip to the back of the mesh.

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