Tips for trimming front bumper valance

[Klopez2k11]

Anybody have pictures and/or videos for a clean valance trim?

[MW2500HD]

Follow the molding line and use masking tape. I don't have any pictures of mine at the moment.

[Klopez2k11]

Follow the molding line and use masking tape. I don't have any pictures of mine at the moment.

What type of tool did you use to make a smooth cut?

[MW2500HD]

I used a Air Saw with a metal blade and turned the speed down so i wouldn't melt the plastic. Then used a scraper to clean up the plastic burrs.

[Amiodynski]

I have the valance off my High Country that was trimmed out for a Western Plow. Last picture shows what it looked like on my truck.

 

 

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[revrnd]

Rather than hacking away @ the factory piece, check this out:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/197661-front-bumper-air-dam/

[Klopez2k11]

That looks like exactly what i need. Maybe i should have mentioned im not looking to add a plow. Im just looking to get rid of the ground scraping look and also make room for bigger tires. This removes the entire bottom portion of the bumper valance correct? So tire rub on the front of the tire would be minimized? Seems to be a common problem. Sorry i cant envision it completely as my new truck wont be delivered until friday most likely. Chomping my nails off waiting. Been almost a month without a truck and ive never owned a truck this nice. (Black 15 chevy 2500 LT 4X4 CREW CAB) ill post pics when i get it. Have plans to do some cool stuff with 3m wrap and some minor lifting with tires soon.

[MotionMan]

I just cut mine off, what a difference it makes. I used an angle grinder and cut at the molding. It melts the plastic a little but it works great.