Mesh grill in side vents to prevent ingress of leaves etc

[Whitey]

I seem to have collected loads of leaves which collect at the back of the car near the exhaust exits and are tricky to get out without taking the under trays off. I presume they are mainly coming in through the main side vents in the rear clam. I believe the latest cars have modified grills with mesh included and are about £45 each, so not too bad. Has anybody done diy mesh or upgraded to the newer vents which have the mesh bonded to the gloss black plastic. Do these vents just pull out easily? And does it stop leaves etc getting into the rear of the car?

 

[djprov431]

I seem to have collected loads of leaves which collect at the back of the car near the exhaust exits and are tricky to get out without taking the under trays off. I presume they are mainly coming in through the main side vents in the rear clam. I believe the latest cars have modified grills with mesh included and are about £45 each, so not too bad. Has anybody done diy mesh or upgraded to the newer vents which have the mesh bonded to the gloss black plastic. Do these vents just pull out easily? And does it stop leaves etc getting into the rear of the car?

I doubt the leaves are coming in through the side engine air and cooling air intakes -- more likely the underbelly air scoop and straight through the front (the leaves and such absolutely do find their way through, we all have the same issue)