7 replies to this topic

[madaboutcherry]

I want to fit a set of corner bars to my bumpers, I already have overiders.
iwas wondering if there's a special way of drilling holes in chrome?

[Craig89]

Not really, it's just normal steel under the chrome plating. That's providing there chrome not stainless as stainless is much harder to drill.

[olds_kool_lews]

Use a bit of masking tape on the chrome to stop the drill bit slipping about and scratching the surface

[Doodling]

Masking tape as already stated then Start with a center punch, then start by drilling something small about 3-4mm, then slowly increase the drill size by a couple of mm until the desired size is reached.

[Baldspeed Racing]

as the above

[madaboutcherry]

many thanks, i'll give it try.

[sonikk4]

Use a cobalt drill bit at slow speed. This will easily drill through the chrome plate and or stainless steel.

[lrostoke]

+1 for cobalt bits at slow speed, and like mentioned start small and work up...plenty of lube is good.

Want to keep the heat down.