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Grilltech upper and lower mx inserts

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by 709, Feb 6, 2012.

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Feb 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM

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Was just wondering what kind of saw people have used to remove there stock grills in order to replace with the Grilltech MX grill. Also any tips in making this job abit easier?

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dremel does the trick really well

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Thanks OP, I was going to ask this very question. I might go with the dremel suggestion. I am going to do upper, lower and side.

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haha doing this as we speak on my 2011. dremel and lots of it on my shell...FML

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Aaaaaand Im done. still have to paint and relocate though. xxnx then nite nite

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