Leer 100XR Window Screen Upgrade

Hey All. New to the forum, but have been coming here regularly for info over the past few years. I have a 2018 CM with a Leer 100XR topper. After about 6 months with the topper, I noticed how bad the screens were on the two windows. The mesh was already loosened up and saggy, so after some digging I came across this idea on a Tacoma forum and figured I would try it out. Ended up taking their idea and expanding on it with some mesh to keep the bugs out. Hope this helps anyone else with the same issue!

Final product came out good overall, pushing on the edge trim does create some loose mesh, but not enough to worry about. Next time, I would try a different adhesive that i could brush or roll on to improve the adhesion on the edges.

Credit for the idea: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-leer-are-topper-pet-screens-cheap.757469/

Project List:

• 2 Pieces of Flattened Expanded Sheet Metal – I used aluminum (0.75" Hole x 8 ga. Aluminum Expanded 3003-Flattened) https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy...ga-aluminum-expanded-3003-flattened/pid/22513
• 3/8” Conduit Straps – (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-3...1-Hole-Conduit-Straps-10-Pack-26211/100193552)
• Mesh Screen Replacement - (
  $15 Premium Fiberglass Door and Window Screen Replacement Mesh - Black 36"x84" - Durable, Pet Resistant, Fire Retardant, and Easy to Install for Insect Prevention
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07732SBZS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
• 3M Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive - (
  $17 3M Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive 90, 14.6 oz., Industrial Strenght Spray Glue, Dries Clear, Use on Rubber, Glass, Metal, Wood, Foam, Plastic, Cardboard, Fiberglass Insulation, Drywall, and More (90-DSC)
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZDWMTSR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
• Black Spray Paint – I had some spray Rustoleum Truck Bedliner that worked well (2 cans needed)
  
• Edge Trim – I used 0.375" U Height X 0.039" - 0.093" Grip Range (15 Feet) (
  $15 Edge Trims Black Small 0.375" U Height X 0.039" - 0.093" Grip Range (15 Feet)
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9VGDBM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)

 

Nice job!

Welcome!