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Drill Hole Touch Ups

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Fresbone, Mar 26, 2024.

  1. Mar 26, 2024
    Fresbone

    Fresbone Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I am pretty sure I am overthinking things, but when you drill a hole (other than for a ground) through a painted part (where my fuel filler is going, for example), do you guys touch up the rim of the hole before inserting a fastener, switch, etc? I am in dry California, so it probably wouldn't be a problem either way, but what is the best practice for this?
    Thanks.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2024
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Not usually for things on the dash, usually for things that are going to get wet.
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2024
    dnb71R2

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    I always do, but it's probably overkill.
     
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    Jw60

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    Sometimes I use a paint stick or sharpie on an oversize or exposed hole.
    Typically no, everything is grounded through the body, motor, or frame and the hardware should keep it sealed. I do try to draw a line from fastener to the surface so I can notice loose bolts at a glance.

    Now if I were in NY it would get paint.
     
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    homersdog

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    I usually do when I remember too. It will rust especially with the fastener. The enclosed area in the hole with the fastener is a low oxygen environment and will corrode faster than if it was open to the air.
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2024
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    I use the wife's fingernail polish to touch up drilled holes. It is relatively inexpensive, dries fairly quickly and comes with the brush attached to the cap.
     
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    dnb71R2

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    Does your wife know? :lol:
     
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    OzFin

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    Yep, she bought me "my own" bottle to use :madwife:
     
  9. Mar 27, 2024
    dozerjim

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    I put some dielectric grease in the hole if I don't put a dab of paint on it
     
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