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#45412 - 04/19/03 11:26 PM fender cuttin
raptor_racer03 Offline
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Registered: 01/02/03
Posts: 25
i was wonderin if any body has cut there quads fenders i wannna cut mine and am up to sugesstions
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#45413 - 07/03/03 12:18 PM Re: fender cuttin [Re: raptor_racer03]
BenBB Offline
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 5
Loc: Roswell, NM
There's two methods I've used; a dremel with a cutoff wheel/right-angle grinder or a utility knife.

The dremel wheel is good for tight spots but gets kinda jagged on long straights, a 3" or 4" grinder will go right through plastic and will usually leave a relatively straight line.

The utility knife leaves a nice sharp edge but you gotta score it numerous times to get through the plastic...but if it's a straight cut you can use a metal straightedge to get a nice line. Doesn't work well for curves or sharp turns.

Just use a pencil to get an idea of what you want, then if you need to use masking tape to mark the line, then start choppin'. You might need to go over the cuts with some 220 or so sandpaper afterwards to get rid of any excess.
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#45414 - 01/28/04 05:42 PM Re: fender cuttin [Re: BenBB]
1bubba Offline
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Registered: 06/20/03
Posts: 183
Loc: Georgetown, Texas USA
There's an easier way...

Take a pair of tin snips either reds or greens depending which way you are cutting. These work great for all manner of trimming even around corners or circular patterns. The cuts will leave a slight edge but after you are finished removing all the material you want, take a large file and smooth the edges. Looks factory if you take your time and do it right.

I know this suggestion is way late, but you never know who might be looking later...

Good luck,

Bubba
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#45415 - 01/26/05 07:26 PM Re: fender cuttin [Re: 1bubba]
yfz4fiddy Offline
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Registered: 01/25/05
Posts: 4
Loc: Ft. Worth, TX


Edited by yfz4fiddy (01/26/05 07:27 PM)
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#45416 - 02/18/05 08:20 PM Re: fender cuttin [Re: yfz4fiddy]
MX26 Offline
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Registered: 10/10/02
Posts: 41
Loc: Mount Pleasant, TX
I used a hacksaw on mine.. Worked great.

yzf, what type of mini do you have???
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#45417 - 12/07/05 04:16 PM Re: fender cuttin [Re: MX26]
dirtnasty Offline
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Registered: 11/29/05
Posts: 124
Loc: Fort Worth
Make a templete and mark where you want to cut with a Sharpie, then cut them with a Jig Saw!
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