what is the best tool to use for cutting out the florecent part for red clear tails

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03-03-2002, 01:29 PM

max99

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what is the best tool to use for cutting out the florecent part for red clear tails

I'm in the process of clearing out my tails right now and I have the orange out now and have started cutting but I already know its going to be a pain in the @ss so before I crack to much of the light cover then I figure I would ask what is best to use for cutting it perfect.

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03-03-2002, 02:09 PM

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Re: what is the best tool to use for cutting out the florecent part for red clear tails

USE a dremel to cut it, very fast and smooth cut

03-03-2002, 02:15 PM

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dremel or a soldering iron with a ruler or something

03-03-2002, 04:16 PM

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I don't have a dremel so I used a jigsaw and heated up the plastic with a heat gun occasionally to keep it somewhat soft so it wouldn't crack. Works pretty good. Depends on what tools you have available I guess. Good Luck

03-03-2002, 09:29 PM

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Just use the utility knife with a ruler and then use sand paper.

03-03-2002, 09:52 PM

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I use a dremel with the fiberglass reinforced cutting disc

03-03-2002, 11:43 PM

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i used a dremel and i tried cutting it but it was choppy and rigged. Maybe i used the wrong tool should i go and fix it cause the sheet i used wasn't as clear as the reverse light.

Chris