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Hi Guys, I'd like if possible to take the security mesh from the front door frame to clean up, and I'm stumped as to how this comes apart, there's no piping as far as I can see.
Hoping I can get help with this.
kind regards Rob
Hello @Rob145
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your security mesh.
I suspect that the brown metal strip in front is acting like a push in cover that is hiding the screw set that holds the mesh in place. I propose using a flat head screwdriver and see if you can lift the brown aluminium piece off the door. Please note that this is just an educated guess, if it puts up too much resistance please stop and do not force the cover off as it might damage your security door.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @Noyade for their recommendations on possible disassembly methods.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Good Evening @Rob145
Mmmm An interesting question, I am thinking along the same lines as @EricL as in that edge piece is protecting/holding the mesh in place. It may be crimped in place as its a security door grill (we have all seen those adds 
)
So a work around problem then. When you say you want to "clean up the grill" what do you mean exactly? Do you want to re-paint, get rid of rust?
Taking the door off its hinges and high pressure water blasting could remove flaky bits, spray paint is a way I have repainted my front door but figuring out the sequence to paint the grill plus the edges with no overspray was an issue.
Here is my project Front entrance door renovation in case it can help you out. I really dont know how a security grill is fitted in place to stay in place under robust cconditions so if you figure it out please post how you manage it
Dave
Hi @Rob145
It's essentially a "Crimsafe" style steel security mesh fixed to that outer same colour frame. This is then press-fitted by a machine in the factory and is not something you can remove. Tomorrow I am restoring a similar mesh that has surface corrosion on a sliding crimsafe style door. Basically, I'll be cleaning the corrosion off, masking the frame inside and out and respraying the mesh both sides. Fortunately it doesn't have the complication of internal framing like your door probably has.
What needs cleaning up, the mesh or the frame? And is it debris buildup or scratches to be repaired? If you can send through a few supporting photos with your reply will help advise.
Nailbag
Thanks so much Guys, I'd like to give it a go, its corroded in many spots and the mesh is very discoloured.
I don't think Ive got many options but to remove it by force, I guess the mesh would need painting also.
I really appreciate your input Guys.
kind regards Rob
