So, since asking around on here and a few other places I've found some mesh which I think suits the car better than the previous Supercheap Auto mesh, and thought I might share it, in case anyone else is looking for other options.
So what was on it was run of the mill expanded aluminium mesh for that candy apple red Honda CRX look, very popular (for some unknown reason) at Autosalon some ten years ago.
The new mesh however is powdercoated black perforated hex mesh from a company in the US
customcargrills.com - Perforated Hex Aluminum Grill Mesh Sheets
Definitely pricier than the SCA stuff at around $50 a sheet as well as the fact it was shipped flat added pretty significantly to the cost, but half way through installing it all I'm already far happier with its look.
So just putting it out there in case anyone else is contemplating something new.
Cheers, Alex.