how to cut out holes on my grill?

[addicted2modeling]

I want to cut a hole on my grill where the "tow hook" is normally on, what is the best way to cut out a precise hold without having to destroy the separation line of the bottom air dam?

Edited October 10, 2014 by addicted2modeling

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I usually use a Dremel with a drum sand bit in it, but it might be too harsh for such small grill fins. A lot of sanding with rough grit paper would be your best shot if you get a good amount of time for it.

[Guest]

The best way to go about it Tony, is from behind. I use a Dremel with a small round ended router type bit for jobs like that. Just keep thinning the area down until it either falls out or you can cut it out easily. Whichever you prefer to do. Just take your time and don't try to remove too much material at once. Also keep the bit moving and don't allow it to grind in one spot. When you get a little more comfortable with a Dremel or if you already are, you can give your grilles the same treatment to make them more realistic.

If you aren't comfortable using a Dremel, get a drill bit smaller than your openings and drill 2-3 holes through them by hand (twisting the bit with your fingers) and finish the holes up with an Xacto knife.

[GLMFAA1]

Roger has the right methods

greg

[addicted2modeling]

Im sorry i word it wrong. I need help in cutting out a hole in the air dam section where the foglight normally is, not the grill.

[explorer2770]

The method Roger and Miles described works best for the air dam section, sand from behind to get them open. The drill bits will tear up the sides if it slips and that kit part doesn't exactly sit flat on the table when working on it. Of course, if you have yourself a cut-resistant pair of gloves, you could use a sharp No. 11 blade and scrape the plastic off from the back. Just remember, if the blade slips it will go through flesh like a hot knife through butter, something I can confirm after a very expensive hospital visit. I still don't have all the feeling back in the tip of my thumb when I nearly cut the tip off two years ago.

[addicted2modeling]

Or could I just sand the read of the air BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH with the most coarse sandpaper and then maybe use a hot soldering tip to cut it open or heat up a knife blade?