so i need some help.
1. what tool would i use to cut thin metal.. say the factory bumper to make it look like this
2. also im wanting to make the stubby factory bumper but im clueless about plastic welding. i just dont understanding the soldering gun part of it. i've read the write up from rubimon about it but im still uncertain. any help is appreciated as always guys

thanks for letting me steal your picture inlo lol

 

To cut the metal, just mark it where you want it cut and take it to a weld shop with a plazma cutter.....it will take them all of 3 minutes to cut it clean.

 

You can also use a sawzall with a metal blade, a jigsaw with a metal blade, or a cutting wheel on a grinder. But like Baltchief said, a plasma cutter would work great too!

I cant help ya with the plastic welding though, I havent tried that yet... But maybe this spring

 

I'll third the plasma.

 

I don't know the gauge of the bumper sheet metal, but "thin sheetmetal" (up to 18 gauge) is easily cut with an air nibbler. I use the Ingersoll-Rand here: sjdiscounttools.com/ir325.html. Works great! There are also hand versions, but I think they work only with the lightest materials.

 

A Dremel tool with a metal cutting wheel will also work if you have the time and patience. This would give you more control, if you are uncertain. Just make sure you measure twice before you cut!

 

Here's a link for a plastic welding kit
harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41592

 

a sawzall.

 

just bust out the sawzall, its fun too

 

i have to buy whatever tool i decide to use. im thinking jigsaw... are there pro's or cons to the sawzall.... i just think the jigsaw seems a little safer to me.