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Old 09-23-2008, 10:25 PM
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I was woundering if any one has cut there own fenders and what is the best tools to use and best way to do it to keep it symetrical. How do u make them look so cleanly cut.
 
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Old 09-23-2008, 10:41 PM
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To determine where you want to cut them use a dry erase pen. That way can can mark your fenders a few times while figuring out where you want to cut them. It just wipes off.
I have cut the fenders with a jig saw with a fine cut metal blade. Some people use a rotozip, but i find I have better control with a jig saw.
After cutting you can sand the edges of the fender with fine sandpaper to take off any rough spots and to knock down the edge of the cut.
 
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ok sounds good but how do u get a gloss look back or dont you.
 
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Old 09-23-2008, 11:40 PM
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just like red 400 said i use a dry erase then i just use a gringer then i just go on the top at a slight angle an do the same to the bottom then sand with 80 then 160 then 220 sand paper then i just wash the bike real good soap and water then just give it a nice glassy wax. we race mostly in sand so i dont have to worry about getting it dirty, just other bikes behind me [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]. it gets a lil dusty is it. just use like a rag and wipe em down i sumtimes spay on this glossy looking liquid i dont remember the name of it right now just to keep the look there from time to time
 
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Old 09-24-2008, 05:05 PM
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ok thanks
 
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