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Old 09-19-2007, 09:02 AM
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i would like to trim my rear bumper can anyone suggest a certain tool to make this easier or a good way of doing it from experience?
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Old 09-19-2007, 10:32 AM
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Buy a Dremmel.
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Old 09-19-2007, 10:48 AM
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You could use this template too...

http://pysales.com/inst/SFM68-bumper-cutout02.pdf
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Old 09-19-2007, 01:18 PM
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+1 on the Dremel. I just used a high speed drill bit in mine. Cut thru that thin plastic like butter. Very clean as well.
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Old 09-19-2007, 02:38 PM
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The shop that cut mine said the plastic was very easy to cut. Just sand it down some after you are done and if you want, add a little touch up paint around the edge.
It's very hard to tell if it was factory made or not.
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Old 09-19-2007, 02:56 PM
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the plastic is WAY easy to cut through, i agree with the dremmel!
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:11 PM
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dremmel ftw. and use a high grit sandpaper after... just cut mine using that pypes template. looks factory.
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Old 09-20-2007, 02:24 PM
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I toasted my dremel on a previous project, so I just palmed a hacksaw blade and cut inside the lines. A utility knife cleaned up the high spots, and 100 grit paper wrapped around a full soda can finished it off. Turned out great IMO.
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I toasted my dremel on a previous project, so I just palmed a hacksaw blade and cut inside the lines. A utility knife cleaned up the high spots, and 100 grit paper wrapped around a full soda can finished it off. Turned out great IMO.
Now that's what I call a mechanic. no saw, just the blade, a coke can and sandpaper!
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ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

I toasted my dremel on a previous project, so I just palmed a hacksaw blade and cut inside the lines. A utility knife cleaned up the high spots, and 100 grit paper wrapped around a full soda can finished it off. Turned out great IMO.
That's pretty impressive!

I dont have the ***** to try that. I'm gonna pay a pro to cut mine.
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