in florida is actually not that hard, except i have to keep washing the dam sap of the car every week. also clay bar should become your best friend if u want to keep it clean. also have u heard of the Ice, synthetic car wax? that stuff is awesome, it doesnt leave residue on plastic trim!
I've used ice, it does work pretty good, but here in Maryland, the night driving kills.. With bugs that is.. Wish I lived in Florida:/
and yeah the "thru radiator" zip ties work just fine. I got 2 of those mounting kits with my fans, so im actually saving one for when i get my full size radiator.