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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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I'm looking for a better screen material than what I've mocked up here. Any suggestions?
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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You might look at this stuff- smaller pattern. I used on the wife's BMW to replace the plastic front lower grill that was broken.

Lowes -Home Depot Galvanized gutter guard material

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Yes, thank you Richard. I'll check that out. Ideally, I would like machined circles rather than a weave pattern.

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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Go to :
http://www.mcmaster.com
They have all types of perforated sheets. I used a heavy stainless mesh.
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Bought this off of amazon for another user.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H9TJK6
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Perfect. McMaster Carr has what I want.

Thank you.

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If ya go to Lowes, they also have a small section with some steel angle, round dowels and diamond plate sheet, also there are some sheets of stuff like in your pic that could be used for grills, 2-3 different types/styles
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Stainless steel material is a much better choice than galvanized or aluminum. Either of the latter choices will oxidize and corrode with time.
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Stainless is my first choice. I'm planning on stopping at Lowes to see what they have before I order anything from McMasterCarr.
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I checked while I was in there this morning, my lowes had the crossed wire and what they call on that website, cane hole something.. I think you want the round hole stuff in stainless, that would look cool stainless or painted black
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