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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Was shopping at Walmart earlier and found myself in the auto parts section. Saw this thin acrylic plastic with chrome backing for repairing broken side mirrors and a light bulb lit up. I remember a member doing it and buying stuff from Home Depot.



However, th actual size of the actual product is 8 1/2 by 13 1/2. The one I did is smaller 7 x 10.
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Nice job and it looks great. What did you use to cut the stuff with?
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Nice job and it looks great. What did you use to cut the stuff with?
Just plain household scissors. The acrylic plastic is thin enough for the scissors to cut through them, and then I sanded down the edges a bit.
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Cool tip. Might have to try that if I ever get around to replacing my worn hoodliner.
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Thanks guys. Now, gotta think of something else to do.
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