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Old 09-19-2018, 11:25 AM
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Default How to Clean Out Front Grill?

How are y'all getting all the debris out from behind the grills in the front of the GT3.2? I'm talking about the outer grills. Stuff gets in there through those diagonal vent openings and collects in the corner. I'm thinking of getting a small cordless vacuum with a hose attachment to stick in there, but maybe just some sort of long pick or tool would work better? I've got a lot of bee and insect bodies in there. Looks like a killing field lol. This car sucks 'em up every time I drive.
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The only way I found out is by removing the front bumpers. Aside from debris on the front condenser, dirt will also be trapped in between the condenser and the inner radiator. Yes, removing the bumper is a PITA, but you might as well install with screen guards while you are at it.
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Old 09-19-2018, 12:00 PM
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Oooh yeah installing a low-profile mesh on the inside of those vents seems like a good idea. I really don't want to mess with removing the bumper though. Nothing is ever easy haha.
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compressed air gets most of the debris out from behind the grills, including rocks
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Was wondering the same thing after seeing some debris/bugs smash through the front mesh grill and collect at the base of the radiator

My detailer said the front bumper would need to be removed, maybe just something to do every 6 months to 1 year
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bugs and debris behind the front screens, I use HP air to blow the debris to one side and have a shop vac on that side to suck it out. gets 99% of the stuff out. Beat removing the bumper which is the only way to do it properly.
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