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need tips on cutting out body panels


Re037
03-03-2003, 02:07 AM
trying to remove the pop up lights on a fujimi 180sx for the "lazy eye" look. any ideas besides an exacto knife? trying to get a thin cut btw

GTi-VR6_A3
03-03-2003, 02:15 AM
x acto is best bet
you can heat it up for a little better kutting i have found. but you must be careful of distorting the plastic. its a really hard method

-GTi-VR6_A3

patate
03-03-2003, 10:36 AM
two word

sewing tread

it make clean cutting lines

Geez
03-03-2003, 10:41 AM
Originally posted by patate
two word

sewing tread

it make clean cutting lines


Please explain:

-tread or thread?

-how is it executed?

freakray
03-03-2003, 10:52 AM
Do a search on this, flyonthewall wrote a how to on removing hoods and doors.

There is a good chance it is even in the FAQ

Midnight Racer
03-03-2003, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by freakray
Do a search on this, flyonthewall wrote a how to on removing hoods and doors.

There is a good chance it is even in the FAQ

You are correct FOTW did a tutorial and I used for the PT I'm currently working on.It can be found here http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/pdf/4.pdf

primera man
03-03-2003, 12:38 PM
Here you go (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=61545&highlight=back+of+blade+how+to)

Re037
03-03-2003, 01:33 PM
sweet, thanks. now off to go cuttin'

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