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Old 02-22-2016, 07:21 PM   #1
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Can this be done?

Anyone cut the center ac hole with new dash pad installed?
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Old 02-22-2016, 10:40 PM   #2
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Re: Can this be done?

i just did mine last week, used my dremel tool. just covered the pad with a couple of layers of masking tape
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Old 02-22-2016, 11:04 PM   #3
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I used an air saw (harbor freight tool) sort if air powered jigsaw. Dremel might be a wiser move though, that air saw didn't make a very straight cut....got close to screwing up my dash, but caught it before that happened.
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Old 02-22-2016, 11:18 PM   #4
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I done mine also with a new pad and freshly painted dash. I used a small cutoff wheel and a dremel with an even smaller wheel for the sides. Just take your time and cover everything up. Grinding sparks will ruin your glass!!!
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Old 02-22-2016, 11:22 PM   #5
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Grinding sparks will ruin your glass!!!
That's no joke. Welding too. Cover your glass with welding paper or welding blankets or each little spark will make a divot.
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Old 02-23-2016, 09:01 AM   #6
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ditto on the sparks, only takes one spark to burn it to the ground.....and have a fire extinguisher handy!
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