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Old 24 May 2007, 09:35 PM
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anyone know the best way to shave off a few millimeters from my new front splitter to get a perfect fit,its fibreglass and im not used to working with it.
Old 25 May 2007, 07:39 AM
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Use some fairly course sand paper 80-120 grit,finish off with smoother if you like ,240-400
Grinder with 80 grit sanding pad/disk on-if your good with a grinder,depends what you call a couple of mm
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cheers m8 i'll try the 120 wet and dry got some somewhere....
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A diamond cutter is the best tool to use, to ensure a clean cut.
Old 25 May 2007, 09:48 PM
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Could always use the good ol dremmel have used this for most my body mods


BUGEYE SPLITTER ONTO A CLASSIC AND 3DR COSSIE VENTS CUT AND SHUT AND MOULDED IN

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