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Smiley 05-12-2013 03:43 PM

Drilling holes
 
Was just wondering what was the best way to drill holes in the body without messing up the paint? .

Thanks Keith

Espeefan 05-12-2013 08:57 PM

Re: Drilling holes
 
I would use a drill bit. :D

I really don't think you'll have to worry about messing up the paint. If it's a good paint job, nothing should peel up. Start with a small drill bit and then go up to the desired finish size. If you want to be sure the pilot drill bit doesn't wander, take a larger sewing needle and use it like a center punch to make a dimple in the body. Some guys lay down some masking tape before marking and drilling holes as well, but it makes it harder to see if the holes are where you need them.

Smiley 05-12-2013 09:10 PM

Re: Drilling holes
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 86810)
I would use a drill bit. :D

I really don't think you'll have to worry about messing up the paint. If it's a good paint job, nothing should peel up. Start with a small drill bit and then go up to the desired finish size. If you want to be sure the pilot drill bit doesn't wander, take a larger sewing needle and use it like a center punch to make a dimple in the body. Some guys lay down some masking tape before marking and drilling holes as well, but it makes it harder to see if the holes are where you need them.

Thanks :D. That's what I was gona do. Just wanted to make sure. Its not gona be a big hole anyway :D. Just big enough to run the headlight wires thru the body


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