Got my spoiler installed
04-10-2005 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MrChad
I assumed you placed some type of tape on the paint before punching and drilling to prevent cracking of the surrounding paint?
Are they simply some DeWalt Nitride bits? I have a set of those with the pilot point for my drill. Assumed you would need a special metal bit though?
Are they simply some DeWalt Nitride bits? I have a set of those with the pilot point for my drill. Assumed you would need a special metal bit though?
That's all they are, DeWalt bits. No, no tape, just center punch and start with the 3mm then the 8mm. With sharp bits, the paint doesn't chip or crack.
04-11-2005 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
that spoiler looks awesome.
make sure to put alot of touchup paint over the newly drilled holes. that way, it won't rust out.
make sure to put alot of touchup paint over the newly drilled holes. that way, it won't rust out.
PS, a word of caution. When putting the bolts and nuts in be very careful not to drop them into the trunk bracing. You'll never get them out. I saw this problem before starting. Stuff some papertowls in those openings just in case.
