Drilling is no big deal ,, measure twice and drill once lol.. When your done take some touchup paint and a small brush and cover all the bare metal on the edges of the holes...

 

thanks folks, will take all that into consideration for sure.

 

Painters tape, measure twice then use a sping loaded punch (so the drill bit doesn't walk) and then start with a small drill bit and progressively work up to bigger drill bits until you reach the size required.

 

I thought of this and the same method for my situation. I have several holes to drill. Fender trim, spears, fender skirt and a rear fender light. How exactly should I treat the bare metal? I was thinking of using a touch up paint pen. The holes won't bee seen when done of course, but might as well match the paint.
Thanks in advance!
Mike

 

Looks like Radazzz answered (confirmed) my question...

 

Drill as others have said. When your done, take a piece of fine grit sandpaper and sand the paint down a bit a smooth at the edges of the hole. This way the paint is less likely to chip. The touch up.

 

It's not a matter of seeing it or not, the metal will rust, rust spreads. Then you'll see it.

 

These step drills are available all over, and do a nice job on sheet metal.




here is one on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Titani...5713925&sr=1-1