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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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i want to install foglights in my bumper, but i have to drill throught the bumper. What is the best way to do this, i want at least a 3inch circle for foglights.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Here is what I would use.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bcb06
i want to install foglights in my bumper, but i have to drill throught the bumper. What is the best way to do this, i want at least a 3inch circle for foglights.
I don't think that drilling a 3" hole through the bumper is a good idea. The hole saw will cause the chrome to flake leading to rust from the exposed metal. I would look for a used bumper with the factory holes in it.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by thebestneverrest06
I don't think that drilling a 3" hole through the bumper is a good idea. The hole saw will cause the chrome to flake leading to rust from the exposed metal. I would look for a used bumper with the factory holes in it.
If you use a sharp saw the chrome will not flake. Mine didn't. Though you do have to treat the exposed metal so it doesn't rust.

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by thebestneverrest06
I don't think that drilling a 3" hole through the bumper is a good idea. The hole saw will cause the chrome to flake leading to rust from the exposed metal. I would look for a used bumper with the factory holes in it.

Its not chrome its a greyish blackish look....the work truck edition haha. but it might rust later on if i dont put a seal over it. thanks
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TheJMC
If you use a sharp saw the chrome will not flake. Mine didn't. Though you do have to treat the exposed metal so it doesn't rust.

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what all did you use. and do you have a picture of it now?
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Originally Posted by bcb06
what all did you use. and do you have a picture of it now?
I used rust paint to seal the metal.



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