Show me your headlight fender trim and techniques!

[bstuke]

Hey guys,

As you may know, I have tremors. This pretty much eliminates me doing any precision cutting. I need to trim the glass where it comes up against the headlight.

Wayne also sent me a shot of what one of his 818's look like.

I am going to have my buddy Tim Chambers help me with this, so i am looking for techniques, tips, pictures, video, jokes, links, and any other info you want to post that might be helpful.

Here is my fender:
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Here is the shot Wayne sent me:
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Thanks in advance for any feedback!

[metalmaker12]

Post more views of yours so I can see where you need trimming that your buddy can help you with.

Here's mine, I can send more once I get out to car to take some new pics or you can look through my threads 38839

[bstuke]

Did you follow a pattern? Maybe transfer the headlight curve to the fender. Cut on a specific angle?

I am looking for things like that. It certainly very clean and precise. No paint here so trying to not have chips and such. The next owner can paint it if they want..

Thanks!

[theburner9]

Post more views of yours so I can see where you need trimming that your buddy can help you with.

Here's mine, I can send more once I get out to car to take some new pics or you can look through my threads 38839

Some really closeup pics would help immensely. I have 1 light mounted and cannot for the life of me get the other one in the same position.

[ehansen007]

You're using the stock headlights right? Unfortunately, there is no template and the fenders vary a bit in how they fit side to side. I'm sorry to hear about the tremors and you really might want to have someone help you here. Just make sure to tape the lights with at least two layers to prevent scratching. Maybe you could start with the dremel to get the major stuff that was missed by the factory machine and then move to some coarse grit sandpaper on a flexible block will do the trick. It' just takes longer. But it's a long consistent curve so blocking is better anyway.

[GUNS]

I think I used an air saw to do the major trimming and then fine tuned it w/ a dremel.

[bstuke]

Thanks everyone.

[AZPete]

I used a 1.5" sanding drum in a cordless drill and a dremel for tight spots, then sandpaper (220) to smooth the cut edges. Be sure to mark your line with tape or a sharpie, of course.

[RM1SepEx]

I use pinstripe tape to lay out the line, easy to apply, straighten, curve as required and easy to follow

[fact5racer]

I used a chainsaw, but make sure it's sharp!

[bstuke]

straighten Therein lies my problem...

[RM1SepEx]

I can relate to your tremers issues, my MS related control issues are a PITA as well, however with a nice solid line to follow I can do OK

[bstuke]

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[Wayne Presley]

I use an 80 grit flap wheel on a die grinder to remove material using 1/4" painters tape.