I have fiber glass body panel and they need to be cut because the new wheel i put in wont fit when turning. How do you think I should do this?
2007-03-22 10:12:23 · 3 answers · asked by Runner88 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Cutting it will lead to splintering and cracking. Use a sander, and take your time!
Goodluck!
2007-03-22 10:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by fenderguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to make a hell of a mess out of this unless you have a really steady hand and a good eye.
You cut it with a carbide-embedded wire blade. You'll have itchy-as-hell-fiberglass flying everywhere and more likely than not you'll crack it anyway despite how careful you are. Fibergalss work is the hardest of all autobody skills to master - I sure as hell wouldn't attempt it.
I say put the old tires back on. If your new tire/wheel is that dang big you are asking for trouble anyway (hard to steer, tough on suspension ,etc.).
2007-03-22 11:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a jig saw with a fine toothed bi-metal blade. Use masking tape over the area you want to cut to help reduce the amount of chipping and splintering. Good luck.
2007-03-22 10:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hubby says he used an air-powered cut off wheel while cutting on fiberglass hood.
2007-03-22 12:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by jenjohnson818 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋