8 replies to this topic

[screech]

I need to drill a couple of holes in my dash for my push button start, but im worried its going to chip the coating of the carbon fibre further than the button and look bad.

Any ideas on how to drill in carefully, what sort of bit etc???

cheers

mark

[Pooky]

Masking tape?

[1984mini25]

Start small and work your way up till you have the sized hole you want, also use old blunt drill bits to avid it cracking or chipping.

[screech]

I cant really start small, because iv got to use an 18 or 20mm holesaw

masking tape i like that idea.

cheers

mark

[TJenkos]

I'd have used a drill about 2/3mm smaller than the hole then filed it further...

And yes, use masking tape over it also...

Edited by TJenkos, 30 September 2006 - 05:32 PM.

[screech]

nice idea, thanks

[Bungle]

with kitchen work tops we use masking tape and it does the job

[screech]

Ok thanks. Il let you know how i get on in the morning.

mark

[JoeBodge]

i put the drill in reverse first (if yor using a hole cutter), so it scores a circular hole first then drill the proper way (forward gear). that always works best for me

Edited by JoeBodge, 01 October 2006 - 02:37 PM.