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26th Apr, 2012 at 05:30:42pm

Awright guys. Nxt month im gone be ordering my curley carbon fibre dash.
Got quite a few bits to be fitted in the dash--gauges etc.
What type of holesaw and and other tools??--where could i buy one??
Its EXPENSIVE so i cant fuck it up. LOL.
THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE.:)

topcat

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26th Apr, 2012 at 05:52:20pm

I use a grinder with slitting disc, normal holesaw, and die grinder. All work well for me.

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26th Apr, 2012 at 06:08:54pm

If your drilling holes using a twist drill, drill it the size you need with the first drill. Ive found that if you use a pilot drill, the second drill tends to snag up and it could cause the gelcoat/topcoat to crack around the hole.

Edited by matty on 26th Apr, 2012.

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PEP

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26th Apr, 2012 at 06:11:09pm

ok lads will. Thanks for the tips

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26th Apr, 2012 at 06:20:35pm

I cut the holes for my gauges slightly smaller than needed and finished with a file to avoid any chipping.

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26th Apr, 2012 at 06:50:37pm

For a long trim (like round the arches of a front end) I have a GRP blade for my jigsaw. Makes easy work with a neat edge.

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liam mini 35

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26th Apr, 2012 at 06:52:52pm

Can you put masking tape over it and mark where you want to cut to stop it from splintering and the gel coat cracking?

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26th Apr, 2012 at 10:18:05pm

also put some wood or other backing material for drilling through iinto as it will help prevent breakout and splintering of the holes.

Sam

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26th Apr, 2012 at 10:54:02pm

Use a fien type saw.

On 19th Feb, 2011 Miniwilliams said:
OMG Robert that's a big one


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27th Apr, 2012 at 05:24:24am

Wear a dust mask and eye protection, its nasty stuff

I seriously doubt it!

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27th Apr, 2012 at 06:40:25pm


Cover your skin too. Honestly its awful stuff.

On 27th Apr, 2012 paul wiginton said:
Wear a dust mask and eye protection, its nasty stuff

On 19th Feb, 2011 Miniwilliams said:
OMG Robert that's a big one


PEP

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30th Apr, 2012 at 04:41:16pm

Thank you for the advice gents-i might get a local firm to do it-if it goes wrong they can pay for it. ha.
Cheers
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