should've left well enough alone
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From: Del Rio TX
should've left well enough alone
Recently I painted my cycle shack pipes black with hi-temp paint. I was happy with the outcome. But always wanted to improve, I figured I would drill some buckshot holes on the pipes. Did some research, and read how a guy pulled it off with a power drill. So, being the impatient idiot that I am, I got to it. Well, I blew it. Eventhough I tried to keep 'em straight, my holes are all messed up. Now I'll just have to wait after the holidays to purchase another set of heat shields or buy some wrap. I like where I was going with it. I painted the pipes black where the holes were at so there would be a nice contrast between flat black and chrome. I just didn't pull it off. Live and learn. 
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You know what i read the title and i say that all the time. Hey in the pics the holes dont look bad. I guess in person you feel they dont. Maybe just open the holes a bit. I tried this hole thing with my ac cover. To me it came out great. I first put some blue painters tape down. Then measured out where i wanted the holes. Drilled a small holes. Then with a step bit and a cordless drill i drilled 3/4" holes. After that was done i went and cut out the black backing plate to let in even more air. I like doing things like this. But when i was doing this i wound up drilling into my leg. Not bad but it did catch my thigh. Then i said " why didnt i leave well enough alone".
Hey you said it right " live and learn".
Hey you said it right " live and learn".
Last edited by pontiac69; Dec 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM.
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From: Del Rio TX
You know what i read the title and i say that all the time. Hey in the pics the holes dont look bad. I guess in person you feel they dont. Maybe just open the holes a bit. I tried this hole thing with my ac cover. To me it came out great. I first put some blue painters tape down. Then measured out where i wanted the holes. Drilled a small holes. Then with a step bit and a cordless drill i drilled 3/4" holes.
Hey you said it right " live and learn".
Hey you said it right " live and learn".
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Hmmmmm. Solid black heat shields would look good.
Any idea what the first guy who did this did to prevent rusting around the cut-outs... or, to Pontiac69, same question?
I'm not planning on doing any drilling, but just seems like you'd need to put some type of clear coat on the freshly exposed, untreated metal to protect it from the elements.
Any idea what the first guy who did this did to prevent rusting around the cut-outs... or, to Pontiac69, same question?
I'm not planning on doing any drilling, but just seems like you'd need to put some type of clear coat on the freshly exposed, untreated metal to protect it from the elements.
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Ive never seen a step bit at wally world. I use them for work so I tend to look for them.. Nice step bits are expensive but you can get really cheap ones at harbor freight tools.
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Hmmm....looks like a good time to practice with a dremal tool and a rotory file/cutter. Worked good for me when I cut the heat shield for my footboard bracket.
Do the tape thing as suggested earlier, make a template (maybe oval or what ever shaped) and trace it onto the shields. Have at it! you got nothin' to loose.
Best wishes, and Merry Cristmas....Tim(HT)
Do the tape thing as suggested earlier, make a template (maybe oval or what ever shaped) and trace it onto the shields. Have at it! you got nothin' to loose.
Best wishes, and Merry Cristmas....Tim(HT)