What to use to cut fenders?
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What to use to cut fenders?
Im planning on cutting my fenders here soon before i go on a 4-wheelin trip and my tires rub just driving in yard. so i want to know what u guys think is the best tool to do it. i've been thinking of a air sawzall or cut-off wheel. lemme know!
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I used a cutting wheel and it worked perfect, but im sure you could get away with using a Jig saw...not sure whats the best though...Just my 2 cents.
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use something that spins (4in grinder with thin cut off wheel or comparible)
the fenders are pretty thin and get quite flimsy when you cut the creases out of them so it is harder to get a nice cut with something that moves up and down
the fenders are pretty thin and get quite flimsy when you cut the creases out of them so it is harder to get a nice cut with something that moves up and down
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I used a metal blade on a jigsaw, worked really well. Then I used a sanding disk on a grinder to finish the edges of where I went outside the lines so to speak.
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I used an airsaw to cut through the thin metal of the front fenders and it worked out real good. For the rear I used a 4 1/2" grinder to make the vertical cuts because it was just too much for the little airsaw to handle.
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i've used both a 4 1/2 inch grinder with thin cut off disc. and a sawzall.
the sawzall works fine as long as you keep the feet against the metal. you will need to cut a blade shorter for this.
but i got the best cut with a cut off disc. first using the disc to create a groove where you want the cut, then with patience running the groove till you're through.
once cut, if you have some 1/4 inch or 3/8 round stock, you can bend it to the new cut and weld it in place just inside the fender. this will make your fender very sturdy and tough to bend.
the sawzall works fine as long as you keep the feet against the metal. you will need to cut a blade shorter for this.
but i got the best cut with a cut off disc. first using the disc to create a groove where you want the cut, then with patience running the groove till you're through.
once cut, if you have some 1/4 inch or 3/8 round stock, you can bend it to the new cut and weld it in place just inside the fender. this will make your fender very sturdy and tough to bend.
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To the OP -- Use a jigsaw if you prefer keeping your paint in better condition because a cutoff wheel creates lots of heat and will toast your clear coat more than you would think. Granted after trimming you need to paint over the bare metal to prevent it from starting to rust anyhow but its something to keep in mind for however you decide to go.
I used a cutoff wheel because I give a **** less about my paint job. G/L
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