How to create a sun-roof
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I'd highly recommend this high quality product:
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You save a bundle and don't have to cut into your precious hardtop
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Originally Posted by Willie Gee,Apr 1 2008, 08:57 AM
I've got the saw and the sunroof is off the car.
I "borrowed" a finer blade for the cuts. Wish me luck, I'm cutting today!
I "borrowed" a finer blade for the cuts. Wish me luck, I'm cutting today!
When you're done with the sawsall, I'd like to borrow it because I think there could be a definite weight reduction on my car if we are to slice the top half of my exhaust off from the header to the exits at the rear. I mean, won't the exhaust gases get sandwiched between the floorpan of the car and the bottom half of the remaining exhaust pipe? I think so.
Exhaust is coming off the car shortly, I could use your help once you hone your skills with the sawsall.
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If you haven't started cutting yet, make sure you heavily tape both sides of the surface and then cut through the tape, not only will this prevent marring the surface with the guide on the saw, it will also prevent the clearcoat from chipping and flaking off. You will have to frequently clean your sawblade with acetone or some other thinner, but it will make the finished cut a lot cleaner and better looking.
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Originally Posted by CaptainMike,Apr 1 2008, 12:25 PM
If you haven't started cutting yet, make sure you heavily tape both sides of the surface and then cut through the tape, not only will this prevent marring the surface with the guide on the saw, it will also prevent the clearcoat from chipping and flaking off. You will have to frequently clean your sawblade with acetone or some other thinner, but it will make the finished cut a lot cleaner and better looking.
Ah well, try and try again.