I need to drill my CF hood for washer nozzles. What is the best way to drill it. Mark it, Tape it, Drill It ??? Thanks

 

i would like to know this to, im guessing youve got the right idea i would do the same but i would like to hear from somebody thats done it

 

Start with a nice new and sharp pilot bit (like 1/16th") and use high speed. Once you have that hole just go bigger and bigger till you're at the right size. Worked fine with my c/f hood when I did my hood pins.

 

^ ^ Thats what i did for my pins.

Just be sure there isn't a pre-existing cut out on the hood already. A lot of them come with pre-cut outs where you just pop it out and its the hole for the nossle. Just be sure you have to drill that you keep it straight and don't go crooked or off center.

Cya

 

Thanks!

 

The drills don't have to be nice and brand new (although that is better).

The correct way to drill out a material like that is to carefully drill a small pilot hole then use a reamer to make the hole bigger. Not only will a reamer not tear up the material, but it will give the holes a smooth finished cut when opened up to the correct size.

 

Picture of a reamer, they are also available for use in drills.

 

I would never suggest using a hand tool on it. Slow speeds will eat up carbon fiber in a hot second. I actually uise a step drill, cut high speeds are still a must to keep them from chewing it all up.

 

I drilled it with progressively (is that a word) larger dill bits. High Speed no problems! No tearing or chipping. They did a nice job!

 

My picture above was mainly to illustrate what the bit would look like, I also advised using a drill.

 

Your best bet is to use a plexy bit. It's a drill bit pointed like the reamer as shown above. It's the best thing to use for plastics and fiberglass to prevent cracking when drilling thru.