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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:19 AM
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I was just wondering if i used a hacksaw to shave my fenders and then get some sandpaper and sand the edges if it would look good? Also does anyone have any tips to make it easier? I dont wanna shave to much off but enough to get rid of the holes where the mudflaps bolted to because i removed mine. I plan on doing this tomorrow so any help is needed. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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Use some tape to make an outline to shave at so that you are relatively straight and not trying to straighten it out afterwards. I have also heard that a heat gun or lighter afterwards will help round the edges out to make them look almost factory edges when you are done.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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Alright thanks. You think a jigsaw would work better than a hacksaw?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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I used a dremel to cut mine. Worked very well. Just make sure you have an extra battery charged before you start. Nothings worse than running out of juice half way through.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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I would think a jigsaw would personally work better than a hacksaw.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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you can use a roterzip ... and then just take some sand paper and shape it .. but it gets a little wild sometimes useing it . but a jig saw would be fine. Austin
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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i used a dremel
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Yea the problem is the dremel i had broke so i need a new one. But i guess ill just try the jigsaw and maybe only take a little off at a time in case it gets messed up.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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If you have a jigsaw then I would use what I had instead of buying a dremel or rotozip. JMO. Definately use a jigsaw instead of a hacksaw. Hope it comes out ok.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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the dremel takes to long..just use a jigsaw took me all of 5 minutes to cut the outline i made
 
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