Lower mesh sprayed

The new face off grille really transformed the front end of the car, but it also highlighted just how tired and grey the lower mesh was looking.

MG Rover 25 ZR face off grille fitted

The lower mesh is fitted to the bumper from the B surface (back), you can remove it out without taking the bumper off, but it's a lot easier if you do. Fortunately it's not too much of a task to take off.

The mesh is held in place with a number of clips and only takes a few seconds to lift away.

To prep for paint I gave it at good wire brushing, this should remove all loose paint and dirt debris.

MG Rover 25 ZR lower mesh prepped for paint

Next up was a few layered coats of Halfords grey metal primer.

MG Rover 25 ZR lower mesh primer painted

And to finish, a few layered coats of Halfords satin black paint.

MG Rover 25 ZR lower mesh painted satin black

Once the paint was fully dried and hardened I fitted it back to the bumper and put everything back together.

MG Rover 25 ZR lower mesh refittedMG Rover 25 ZR lower mesh clip

Despite being a quick, cheap and easy job, it's well worth doing to rejuvenate the front end of the car. I'm really happy with the result and my OCD reflexes have been satisfied as both meshes are now the same colour.


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