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Ok, you can just whack off where the tire hits and if your happy, that's fine.
But re-folding the lip the fender retains it rigidity and looks much better. Don't forget you won't be cutting a tire or your arm if you fold a new lip.
I use electrical tape as it cheap and easy, any tape will do. If you already used a sharpie that's fine too. But the tape makes the lines smooth. Apply tape so the top edge is where you finished edge is going to be. I use a second color on top of that to help smooth out any imperfections from the first tape. Cut the panel with a JIG saw better control that a Sawzall or cut off wheel. You cut at the bottom of the first tape line. Now with a pair of vise grips clamp at the top edge of the tape and bend the fender in about 1/8" or so and work you way to the end of the cut, and then repeat. using a light hammer to finish off the bending and you now have a nice stiff fender that is trimmed.
I will update with details on other tips and tricks.
Note: after cutting and before bending, take the flapper sanding disc and make the edge smooth. It's a lot easier to to this now. One less thing to cause a blood letting.
But re-folding the lip the fender retains it rigidity and looks much better. Don't forget you won't be cutting a tire or your arm if you fold a new lip.
I use electrical tape as it cheap and easy, any tape will do. If you already used a sharpie that's fine too. But the tape makes the lines smooth. Apply tape so the top edge is where you finished edge is going to be. I use a second color on top of that to help smooth out any imperfections from the first tape. Cut the panel with a JIG saw better control that a Sawzall or cut off wheel. You cut at the bottom of the first tape line. Now with a pair of vise grips clamp at the top edge of the tape and bend the fender in about 1/8" or so and work you way to the end of the cut, and then repeat. using a light hammer to finish off the bending and you now have a nice stiff fender that is trimmed.
I will update with details on other tips and tricks.
Note: after cutting and before bending, take the flapper sanding disc and make the edge smooth. It's a lot easier to to this now. One less thing to cause a blood letting.