Trim fit (after Armorlite and sound assassin)

[Reignkinge]

So I installed sound assassin sheets and Armorlite a couple weeks ago. I realize after closer inspection that I didn’t get all of my trim to go back to flush.

I’m considering taking a Dremel tool and sanding down the trim a bit to make it fit flush but it’s a one way process obviously so my question is …

has anyone ever dremmeled their trim to get it to fit more flush?

or is the whole idea a bad one?

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[OHJeeper]

I have not done it, but I have made other modifications to plastic parts with a similar tool. The only advice I can give is to be very careful: the high RPM of a dremel will likely melt the plastic instead of "sanding" it like what you want.

 

[Reignkinge]

I have not done it, but I have made other modifications to plastic parts with a similar tool. The only advice I can give is to be very careful: the high RPM of a dremel will likely melt the plastic instead of "sanding" it like what you want.

is there a tool that you recommend as being more appropriate ?

 

[Sav_Gladiator]

They have variable speed Dremels also

 

[OHJeeper]

is there a tool that you recommend as being more appropriate ?

I guess it depends on how much you need to cut, honestly. I've used a hot knife with good results, and I've used a dremel, too.

If you're talking about shaving off a few mm, a cutoff wheel on a dremel might be perfectly fine, you just need to watch the speed.

I would test whatever you do in a spot you won't be able to see if you mess up.

And, yes: they make variable speed dremels... my point is, be careful and test before you make any cuts that matter.

 

[Clarkr32]

I’m wondering if doing both is an overkill?

 

[Reignkinge]

I didn’t do any sound tests prior to installation but I figured if I was going to take my jeep down to the metal, I’d rather do it one time instead of decide to add the sound assassin later !

no complaints from me so far though.

 

[HooliganActual]

I’m considering taking a Dremel tool and sanding down the trim a bit to make it fit flush but it’s a one way process obviously so my question is …

I have used a variable speed dremel on low speed, razor, various files etc. to work pieces of trim. Just take your time an don’t remove too much all at once.

Don’t be too daunted by doing this type of work. I have a mantra for times like this “I can always replace this part if I mess it up.”

When I cut the snorkel hole in my Wrangler hood, I was scared to death; but the reality was that I could replace it if I screwed up.

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