Drilling....
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RE: Drilling....
The PROPER way to drill parts is to do all fitting prior to applying any finish paint.
You asked! :>
You might try a stepped drill @ medium/high speed w/light pressure, back up with wood, reduce pressure before penetration
You asked! :>
You might try a stepped drill @ medium/high speed w/light pressure, back up with wood, reduce pressure before penetration
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From: back home in Michigan
RE: Drilling....
Yehhhhh I know Rick....do I look like I have 'duh' stamped on my forehead.....don't answer....lol
1FLTRI4ME, almost sounds the same as doing painted steel. \\; I've just never worked with fiberglass and wasn't sure.
1FLTRI4ME, almost sounds the same as doing painted steel. \\; I've just never worked with fiberglass and wasn't sure.
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: Drilling....
Mike,It may aslo be a goog idea to have some kind of backing on the backside were the drill will break thru.
For example...place tape on back side as well \\;\\\\\\;and then maybe a block of wood the same contour as the back side.This way when the drill breaks thru \\;\\\\\\;the oppisite side \\;\\\\\\;of the mat'l is pressing against \\;\\\\\\;a solid surface preventing the glass from \\;blowing out.
For example...place tape on back side as well \\;\\\\\\;and then maybe a block of wood the same contour as the back side.This way when the drill breaks thru \\;\\\\\\;the oppisite side \\;\\\\\\;of the mat'l is pressing against \\;\\\\\\;a solid surface preventing the glass from \\;blowing out.
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RE: Drilling....
Get a drill bit a couple of sizes larger than the hole you're going to drill. \\; \\; Hold it in your hand, and spin it to gently shave away the paint \\; into the shape of a tapered hole. \\; \\;
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With the correct sized drill, slowly and gently drill through the material. \\; Take your time, and drill slow. \\; If you drill too fast, the edge of the bit will bite deep, and chip the paint. \\; Don't push too hard on the drill, or it will splinter the fiberglass as it exits the other side.
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Like he said, something to back up the material you're drilling into \\;is pretty helpfull, but it has to fit tightly to the surface. \\; \\; You'd want to use something like a large half-round piece of wood. \\; Something that kinda matches the contours of the fender in that particular spot. \\;
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With the correct sized drill, slowly and gently drill through the material. \\; Take your time, and drill slow. \\; If you drill too fast, the edge of the bit will bite deep, and chip the paint. \\; Don't push too hard on the drill, or it will splinter the fiberglass as it exits the other side.
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Like he said, something to back up the material you're drilling into \\;is pretty helpfull, but it has to fit tightly to the surface. \\; \\; You'd want to use something like a large half-round piece of wood. \\; Something that kinda matches the contours of the fender in that particular spot. \\;
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