that is exactly how i do every mesh install.
yes, it is very flimsy once you cut out the crosshatch, but that just makes it easier to reinstall.
once it is back on the bumper and teh factory clips are put back on, it keeps its shape fine, and cant be seen from the outside


NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?