Cut and Spray, eventually if I need it I will weld on my pre-fabbed cuts. Notice the plastic to the right of the cut, this is where all the rubbing was from day one...as long as I know I am not chipping my tires on metal I am good to go. Update- 12-6-17, never did weld on the cover.... if I go get more aggressive as the ride gets older it will be needed to protect to cab mount assembly from any kinda debris, light off-road no issues