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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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What should i use when i cut plastic? me n my buddy gonna cut his blaster plastics this week/end
 
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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utility knife [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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A soldering gun will kind of melt/cut the plastic. I found the soldering gun works good depending on how thisk the plstic is, then dremel and sand to finish the edges. A jigsaw will work well too. Just have someone help sturdy the plastic as you cut it so it doesn't shake all to He\\.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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lol we freehand cut mine with a dremel. i think it looks great, and i swear it helps the top speed cuz of wind resistance
the pic is in my profile.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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I used a bread knife to give my plastic a shave......I am a hillbilly, I know[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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sharp knife
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:13 AM
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my buddie and i just take his fenders off and it looks almost the same as if they are cut
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Originally posted by: TrailBlazerguy250
my buddie and i just take his fenders off and it looks almost the same as if they are cut
Thats true.

Its only like 1 1/2 of plastic left after you cut them.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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and if ya dont like them w/ out the fenders , you can put them back on to , instead of buying new ones
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 01:12 AM
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Hacksaw works fine
 
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