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Whats the best tool for triming factory flares?

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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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Default Whats the best tool for triming factory flares?
Just wondering what works the best for getting a nice clean cut while trimming the factory flares? Jigsaw? Dremmel? Cut off wheel? Big scissors?
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 09:41 AM
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I used a dremel and cleaned it up with some sand paper. It looks fine but I wasn't picky since I rub the fenders on trees and rocks.

Some guys use thin rubber weather stripping to clean it up and it looks good.
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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good to know. next warm day i am cutting mine. a fan of the black rubber weather strip too. makes it cheap, clean finish.
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 10:35 AM
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For a nice finish you can have them line-x'd and they will never fade and have a nice look to them
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by budmanm3
For a nice finish you can have them line-x'd and they will never fade and have a nice look to them
Line x plastic fenders that are flimsy ? The first branch, tree, or rock you rub up against will just lead to that entire thing pealing off.
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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cut off wheel
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mhockey9090
Line x plastic fenders that are flimsy ? The first branch, tree, or rock you rub up against will just lead to that entire thing pealing off.
It won't peel off but I certainly wouldn't spend a dime on stock fenders.
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Used a jigsaw for mine. Broke the blade off so it wouldn't cut too deep - I think I did need to use a wheel close to the body if I recall
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I had good results using a cordless sawsall with a hacksaw (metal cutting) blade
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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Just did mine today with a dremel, used a metal blade (teeth close together) and it cut easy
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