What should I use to cut fiberglass?

brtnstrns

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I need to cut my front valance so it will fit correctly. What should I use to cut it? I heard if you tape off where your cutting it will take some of the vibration so theres a less chance of the fiberglass cracking. So what should I cut it with...a grinding wheel with a cutting wheel on it? or what?

 

6Stang7

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I used a dremill with a cutting disk.

 

allcarfan

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a dremel or a die grinder with a cutting wheel. I dont think you should worry about it cracking. If, for some reason it does, its a very easy fix with some fiberglass and resin.

 

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JB66

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And wear a dust mask at least so you don't breathe in the fibers!

 

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ForceFed70

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Anything will work... just make sure you have a fine tooth cutting blade. A jigsaw would work well.