Cut Fender Thread

[JKBlackie]

Just take your time and measure. That rasp tool works great and if you use a utility knife, be sure to have a fresh blade. Here are some close ups. About as straight as I can get it. And I wouldn't try a utility knife on anything but straight cuts.

Looks straight as an arrow, Olram! I've gone back and forth deciding whether I want to do it or not while I'm on stock Rubi takeoff tires. But your rig makes it look good so I may do it!

 

[Tigereye10]

If I make it back up to Geneva next summer, I'll force you to do it! I love Geneva in the summer!

Haha, yeah its always fun to cruze the strip on the weekends

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[Moparman]

What tool(s) is everyone using to cut the fenders for such smooth cuts.

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I used a cut off wheel on my die grinder and marked it all off with fine line tape. Then I used an angle grinder with a sanding disk to get it straight. Measure twice and cut once though. Lol. I did find out the hard way, don't wear flip flops while doing it. Melted plastic will burn the shit out of your toes.

 

[rinkishjk]

What tool(s) is everyone using to cut the fenders for such smooth cuts.

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I used an air powered saw I got from Harbor freight on the cheap. Worked great. Used a file to smooth the edge then apply door edge trim.

 

[Stegertime]

What tool(s) is everyone using to cut the fenders for such smooth cuts.

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i used a Dremmel 300 with fiber tip

 

[M_Savage]

I finally got around to replacing my Bushwacker pocket style fenders for some stock fenders that i cut. i like how they turned out. just need to get some door trim on them now.

here is before:


here is after:

 

[hbkid22]

I did not read through the whole thread so if I am asking a question someone else did sorry......

What is the best paint to use to repaint the wheel well? I have a silver jeep and when I cut the fenders I will want to paint that wheel wells to clean it up.....

 

[SaddleTramp]

I did not read through the whole thread so if I am asking a question someone else did sorry......

What is the best paint to use to repaint the wheel well? I have a silver jeep and when I cut the fenders I will want to paint that wheel wells to clean it up.....

I think most just use a can of rustoleum. As long as you prep it good, shouldn't take anything special. I used this, have used it in the past for other projects, but probably doesn't offer anything over any other decent rattle can.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EM019O?pc_redir=1411220464&robot_redir=1

 

[hbkid22]

I think most just use a can of rustoleum. As long as you prep it good, shouldn't take anything special. I used this, have used it in the past for other projects, but probably doesn't offer anything over any other decent rattle can.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EM019O?pc_redir=1411220464&robot_redir=1

I thought most used rustoleum but wanted to double check....THanks.

 

[JAGS]

I thought most used rustoleum but wanted to double check....THanks.

Washed wells with soap and water and then cleaned with simple green. Probably not necessary, but I hit the area with some auto primer I already had before doing the rustoleum. Thought it might help with adhesion. Tow coats of black and it's held up very well so far.

I would not recommend using anything textured as it will lead to more dirt and mud sticking to the surface and harder to clean out.

 

[hbkid22]

Washed wells with soap and water and then cleaned with simple green. Probably not necessary, but I hit the area with some auto primer I already had before doing the rustoleum. Thought it might help with adhesion. Tow coats of black and it's held up very well so far.

I would not recommend using anything textured as it will lead to more dirt and mud sticking to the surface and harder to clean out.

Does it matter if its the high heat or regular? I might also paint the brake calipers so I was going to get the high heat paint and assume it wont hurt?

 

[cozdude]

Does it matter if its the high heat or regular? I might also paint the brake calipers so I was going to get the high heat paint and assume it wont hurt?

no it doesnt matter. i used high heat chassie and roll bar paint for mine.

 

[castaway]

Just did mine today

So I will be cutting my fenders in the next month (after snorkels gets lifted) and wanted to get some ideas on how you guys have yours lined up. I have seen some in person but I figured this would help others as well. So post them up!

Whoops iPad was upside down :crazyeyes:

 

[SavageMonkey]

If there is anyone in the Albany NY area that has the ability to cut fenders please let me know. I'm willing to travel a bit and provide compensation. Please PM me...

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[Aedawsey]

Anyone in Riverview Florida who wants to help me cut mine, afraid to go at it alone. It needs to be done I just want someone to help me with a little experience working the the jk. Please let me know guys.

 

[hogtyed]

View attachment 102028View attachment 102025View attachment 102026View attachment 102027 Whoops iPad was upside down :crazyeyes:

:cheesy: it's a great angle to see the underside :rock:

 

[JKWrang]

This thread seriously makes me consider chopping mine

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[AlStew]

Just cut mine today. Thanks for the write up Eddie. And thanks for everyone posting their pics so I could get an idea of what I wanted.

 

[Jorge1004]

Just cut mine today. Thanks for the write up Eddie. And thanks for everyone posting their pics so I could get an idea of what I wanted.
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Are you on stock tires? I was thinking about doing this but I don't know how it will look with stock tires

 

[JEEP FAM]

Cut mine with a jig saw while still mounted.

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