91banshee Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 i have tryed cutting the plastics a couple of times on my older bikes and i wana try this again on my blue plastics on current ride , im horrible at it i want it to look good . do you use a jig saw ? i tryed a hot kife it just cut till it cooled off and then i couldnt get it out i tryed the drimel and it cut everywhere this is my last set lol so whats the secret i know i can do this ,,,,,,,, its the jig saw ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepman380 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've used a jigsaw and a hacksaw and they both work great. The hacksaw just take longer but i think it looks nicer because you go slower and don't get all squirrely. Then when you are done use some fine grit sandpaper and sand them smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91banshee Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've used a jigsaw and a hacksaw and they both work great. The hacksaw just take longer but i think it looks nicer because you go slower and don't get all squirrely. Then when you are done use some fine grit sandpaper and sand them smooth. well im going to take the jig to it tomm and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 well im going to take the jig to it tomm and see just cut it a little less than you want then shave it down to perfection,. then smooth out with a dremel or sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAINSAW Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Also a good idea to do... put masking tape (automotive masking,.. the green tape) down on the side that you are going to keep. That will keep the jigsaw from scratching your plastic. Dont use duct tape or anything like that.. just automotive grade masking tape from your local auto parts store. You can also use the tape as a guide if your cutting straight lines. Just line the tape up to where you want to cut, and the good thing you can re-adjust it a number of times without having marker or something all over your fender. Then just cut down the edge of the tape... I hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 we taped my plastics off with electrical tape to mark it... then made a line in sharpie of where to cut... got an old used cutting disk for a dewlat grinder and cut them... took a knife and knocked off the melted plastic and them sanded the edges smooth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbeast Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 we taped my plastics off with electrical tape to mark it... then made a line in sharpie of where to cut... got an old used cutting disk for a dewlat grinder and cut them... took a knife and knocked off the melted plastic and them sanded the edges smooth... That's the way we all do it and it turns out great :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I use this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duner440 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I use this. Same here. I use a Sharpie to draw a line where I am going to cut and then cut it off with one of these saws. To smooth it out and fine tune it I use what we call a wizzo wheel. I dont know if that is the actual name of the tool but it works good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbeards Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I think a coping saw works best. It will allow for good curves. Be Patient and take an electric sander to the edges for fine tuning. Also mark your cuts out first and take measurments to make sure you are symetrical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 You can always just cut and ask questions later.......thats what I did and they don't look bad at all. If anybody comes up and takes out a tape measure to see if they are symmetrical then they got issues. Draw a rough line or tape it and go to town. Sand off the rough edges and call it good. But then again I'm not the biggest on looks and bling. my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLimitzInc Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I used a razor knife on mine. Takes a couple times of going over it but it makes a awesome smooth line. Then I take a propane torch and wave it by the plastics to get the color back into the very edges of it. has worked out great for me. Plus there isnt any plastic all over the garage from using a grinder or a body saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagunCajun Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I used my dremel with a cutting disc. My only mistake was not using something to mark a strait line. But for a playbike, i feel mine looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast Banshee Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Iv always taken a new hack saw blade to them. works pretty good for me and after that i take a right angle die grinder with ro-loc disk and smooth it out. Then i hit it with the torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
differentstrokes Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I'm all about the angle grinder and cutoff disc (I use electrical tape), then use a razor or utility knife to take the melted edge pieces off. Sand them smooth with fine grit paper (filing the edge a little doesn't hurt either) and use the torch to finish them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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