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Old 04-13-2008, 06:37 AM
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sorry if this is been answered but i search for it already and the vrd guide wasnt loading just wondeirng how much cutting do i need to do for the lip kit to install the vfd fog light i have a 2008 tc with the lip kit
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Old 04-13-2008, 06:44 AM
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as much cutting as you need to have it fit.
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a couple inches.....start cutting small amounts until it fits perfectly....you dont wanna cut too much....
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Old 04-13-2008, 06:59 AM
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wat do i use to cut plastic and wat do i use to touch up and where can i get it
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touch up paint you can get from the dealer....its like 6 or 7 bucks
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thnx wat do i use to cut to i need to remove the lip kit
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Old 04-13-2008, 08:27 AM
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scissors, dremel, sharp object

and yes.
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Old 04-13-2008, 09:07 AM
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wats em i exactly cutting and wats best to use to cut straight
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put your foglight in that hole and you'll see what you have to cut along the bottom of the lip......cut small pieces until it fits in just right......
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good luck
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lol good luck dude... if you've never done that type of thing before it's not a good time to find out if you're good at it, IMHO.
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Dremel FTMFW.
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Originally Posted by Xaved
lol good luck dude... if you've never done that type of thing before it's not a good time to find out if you're good at it, IMHO.
x2.... i'd hate to see someone mess up their lip kit trying to add vrd on...
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Remove your lip. Stick the foglight in there. Mask off the line you need with a piece of painter's tape. Carefully cut with a dremel tool. Oh yeah, wear face and eye protection too.
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^^ Major ditto on face and eye protection. I didn't when I worked on my front grill and had a melted piece of plastic shoot and stick to my cheek. F-In burned like a beast. One thing you don't want is to have a burning piece of plastic stuck to your cheek while holding a running dremel.
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