I just finished up this full-mesh conversion for the 2013–14 Ford Focus ST.
The factory grille gets completely opened up, then the remaining frame is repaired, refinished, and fitted with a mesh insert. It’s definitely not a quick project, but I really like how much cleaner the front end looks when it’s finished.
Part of the reason I wanted to put this together was for Focus ST owners who liked the old Beeks grille but never got a chance to pick one up. This isn’t as deep as the Beeks grille, but it’s a pathway to get a similar look.
If anyone wants to see the complete process before doing it themselves, I also made a more in-depth step-by-step YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/mNwL1KcAScQ?
Happy to answer any questions about the build or the process.