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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Gledison on January 11, 2014, 04:12:48 PM

Title: For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat
Post by: Gledison on January 11, 2014, 04:12:48 PM
Damn it! I thought i was doing carefully with the masking tape to protect it but nooooooooo!
Now ! Extra work!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/12/2ezuhu3a.jpg)
Title: Re: For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat
Post by: atreidesheir on January 11, 2014, 05:08:23 PM
sexy swirl
Title: Re: For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat
Post by: wgc on January 11, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
See if you can get some really runny superglue to wick under, might save you a lot of work.

Love the swirl
Title: Re: For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat
Post by: rullywowr on January 11, 2014, 06:19:27 PM
It happens. So frustrating when it is the last step before finishing a pedal. Sometimes you can use a washer or maybe a etched faceplate to hide it. 

I usually try to drill first before paint. Also if you use a waterslide, cut the holes out after it dries before your clear it.  Any paint that gets in the hole can be cleaned out with a reamer.

If you must drill after clear, make a very small pilot hole. Then tape the top and drill carefully from the back side. The drill will pull the material towards the operator so this will help minimize lifting the clear.
Title: Re: For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat
Post by: jimilee on January 11, 2014, 06:43:54 PM
Conical shaped step less bit is your friend
Title: Re: For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat
Post by: Gledison on January 11, 2014, 10:25:33 PM
Well! I used a step-bit and taped but didnt work as it should!! Now im just restoring with spray again. Will try the idea with superglue next time!!!
And yeeees ! I will make this swirl looks aweeeesome! U will see!
Thanks for the tips guys