Front bumper cover trimming?

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Front bumper cover trimming?

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What tool are you guys using to trim/cut the front bumper cover for tire clearance?
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Re: Front bumper cover trimming?

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I used a saber saw. I probably would have used my air body saw, but it's a cheap Harbor Freight thing and keeps giving me trouble!

Either way, choose a blade suitable for ABS/Plastic, and tape everything with masking tape to avoid scratching/cracking remaining paint.
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Thank you Herbie :cheers:
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Re: Front bumper cover trimming?

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I used a 4in angle grinder with cutoff blade on it melts the plastic then let it cool an the melt just breaks off clean didn't Evan have to file it
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