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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Default Tool to Cut FRCs????
Ok before the smartasses jump in screamin SEARCH....... I have spent the past TWO hours searching page after page of FRC threads. I just need to know what is the best tool and/or bit to use to cut my FRCs to fit.
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PM "Pontiacfan" he's the man when it comes to FRC's.
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FRC's are what?
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Originally Posted by 99Ls1fever
FRC's are what?
fuel rail covers
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Ahhh yes. Didn't even think about Ponticfan!!! Thanks
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The Dremel tool works wonders on FRC's!
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We used tin snips on a buddies car. but i would think dremel would work well.
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Any particular dremel cutting bit??
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use tin snips for the basic shape, then a dremel for the hard to reach areas and to smooth it.
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