anything that would save ya a headache or make things cleaner, easier?

 

Use an angle grinder. Tape off around the cut to reduce the chance of paint chipping.
Take your time.

CUT the fronts, not cut and fold, I usually cut right around where the "Lip" is on the front fenders,
In the rears cut right around where the holes for the flares were, then cut slits in and hammer up into the wheel well.

 

yea an angle grinder is what I'll be using, I'm a lil nervous though on how hard it will be to make a clean cut around the curve of the fender.

 

Just take your time, be patient. Take a break if your arm gets tired.

If you have air a small cutoff wheel works well.

 

how hard is it to cut a clean curve with the angle grinder? i want this to be as clean as possible. and tips on cutting curves? rear should be easy since its just cut and fold

 

I cut it close and ground the curve down to match the line perfect.

 

Second the grind but can't emphasize taking your time I rush at the end and took a trip to the er bc I cut my finger and got a tendon