best tool for trimming front bumper (fmic)

[blues14]

Ok, got my fmic on and now its bumper trimming time. Whats the best tool for trimming/ cutting front bumper? Dremel? I broke mine cutting out my hood supports so i want to make sure i am getting the right tool before buying the wrong one .

[Bluefire]

hacksaw, dremel, whatever will cut urethane. Personally I use a angle grinder with a cut off wheel and a sanding disc.

-Bluefire

[blues14]

i just wanna be sure to get nice, clean lines. Don't wanna look like some hackjob.

[klh6686]

there is a special cut off wheel that you should use for a stock plastic bumper... i have to look it up but i wanted to go ahead and get the reply to let you know.

EDIT: i believe my roomate used a dremel cutoff wheel 542 http://www.dremel.com/en-us/at...66376

To be honest with you, a straightedge and a sharp razor knife works pretty well for the majority of the cuts.
Modified by klh6686 at 12:45 AM 6/4/2006

[Shocker]

i used a sawsall and a decently steady hand.

[skillzilla]

i used a dremel and a cutoff wheel, watch out though cuz it gets really hot and melts the urethane, which in turn flies onto yourface/hands/eyes/etc. Also, for some reason it eats the cutoff wheels quick, so be sure to have a few. It IS a lil tough though, personally I think I just got kinda lucky and it turned out well for me. If I had to do it again Id cut less off the sides (by the end tank couplers) and prolly use a razor knife instead, would take longer but would prolly be cleaner.

[gawdzilla]

dont waste your time with the dremel, just blast it with an angle grinder w/ cutoff wheel or sanding wheel

[RB20DETodd]

i used a dremel, and your gonna love the fumes that come with cutting, id tink it wull kell brainn sells.

[Bluefire]

i just wanna be sure to get nice, clean lines. Don't wanna look like some hackjob.

mark your lines with masking tape, keep your hand steady, smooth out any bumps or uneven areas with the sanding disc/flapper wheel. You can also use a hand file to finish if there are any burrs left. I always get super straight and clean lines this way....

-Bluefire

[gomer23]

I used a razorblade knife it worked real well. Just make sure you have a steady hand haha

[Bioxide02]

I used a body saw, then I went back over it with a hand file.. Turned out really nice.

[RB20DETodd]

some pics of my cut job, i also made 2 peices to go along side the intercooler, i used good ol aircraft aluminum i get from work, kind of a must for the s13 guys so you dont have 2 big holes along side the ic. lets see some more cut jobs, i did a little TOO much cutting on mine, but this ended all cooling problems, i ran no fans for 2 weeks. as long as i didnt sit for over 5 mins and 15mph wind hitting the front no overheating in HAWAII!!

[Carl H]

i like using the sawzall for large cuts but the blade has to be sharp and preferably new for it to be clean.then to clean up and detail i use a dremmel with a heavy duty cutting wheel, works a treat...

[dsc4130]

i just used a utility knife. sawzaw seems a lil over kill

[91RMKS13]

I use my teeth .

[blues14]

Carl H, you must have hands like a brain surgeon to get a stright line on a bumper with a sawsall i think i would end up destroying mine with one of those things, but they are VERY hand for cutting I/C pipes!

i will try a utility knife and dremel first. hopefully i dont need to remove that much.

[blk90s13]

you get one of your freinds to do it with your own tools



or do it your self

[POOPmouth]

wow - do u have some now pictures- looks prettty nasty-

[Bioxide02]

Just take your time and use duct tape/masking tape to get a straight line with it.. For the curved part I just used the duct tape roll and marked it the same on both sides... Don't rush it like the guy up there did.. Yikes..

[blues14]

I think i would cry if it ended up looking like that........I should have built my car before painting it....o well, live and learn.