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gm2376 · 12-14-2017, 08:58 AM

Looking to get a VIS oem carbon trunk lid, but I want to add my Z28 spoiler. Its a 2010, so i have the 6 holes. Anyone ever drill through the fiber deck lid? is there a template out there?

SSEssence · 12-14-2017, 09:44 AM

I dont think there is a template, but easiest way would be to just cardboard and trace the outline of the trunk and then use the screws in the spoiler to punch indentations on the cardboard to make a template.

gm2376 · 12-14-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

I dont think there is a template, but easiest way would be to just cardboard and trace the outline of the trunk and then use the screws in the spoiler to punch indentations on the cardboard to make a template.

have any idea on a drill bit to go through carbon fiber? the holes will be covered, but i still don't want it to chip.
thanks

SSEssence · 12-14-2017, 10:39 AM

Any kind of titanium bit should work, carbide bit if you can find one. I would also epoxy the edges after drilling.

Stewart · 12-14-2017, 11:31 AM

I have not drilled into carbon fiber, how ever I have drilled into plexi-glass, cherry wood furniture, etc. I put a piece of duct tape in the area of where you are going to drill. The duct tape helps to stop chipping. Drill pilot holes first and make sure your bit is sharp. Go slow and steady do not force the drill, "let the drill and bit do the work"

Stewart · 12-14-2017, 11:37 AM

There is another trick that I use to locate where to drill holes for like example when you want to hang a power strip or something that has 2 holes in it. It sometimes a pita to locate the second hole. I take a piece of painters tape put it over the entire length of the item wanting to hang and mark the hanging holes with a sharpie. Then I take the tape and put it on the wall then drill out the sharpie markings. the holes will then line up with what you are trying to hang. This method may work with locating the holes in your application.

Stewart · 12-14-2017, 11:55 AM

1Coopgt · 12-14-2017, 06:50 PM

I've drilled Carbon fiber it's very easy. Use painters tape. Mark the painters tape where you want to drill and drill through the tape this will keep the carbon fiber from chipping . Also you want the drill at its fastest setting . It will give you a nice clean edge to the hole . If its good quality carbon fiber it won't splinter on the backside. Don't push the the drill through let it do the work with light pressure.

12-14-2017, 08:58 AM	#1
gm2376 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,062	drilling carbon fiber? Looking to get a VIS oem carbon trunk lid, but I want to add my Z28 spoiler. Its a 2010, so i have the 6 holes. Anyone ever drill through the fiber deck lid? is there a template out there? __________________ ZL1 10 spokes,Dart 388,ECS Supercharger 2200x, E85 Flex Fuel sensor, Dart 388 , B&M Tranny Cooler, Vigilante 4000 Triple Disc TC,Katech Ported Heads, Texas Speed Sheet Metal Intake, ECS Big Blower Cam,ID 1700s, Fore Triple Pumps, E85,ATI Super Dampner, KW V3 Coilovers, Pfadt front and rear sway bars,Pfadt Trailing arms and toe rods,ZL1 Rear Diff, RPM 6l90e level 10 Tranny, SW Long Tubes no cats,Nick Williams Boosted 102mm TB, Dr Phil Tune,Borla Atak

12-14-2017, 09:44 AM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	I dont think there is a template, but easiest way would be to just cardboard and trace the outline of the trunk and then use the screws in the spoiler to punch indentations on the cardboard to make a template. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

12-14-2017, 10:39 AM	#4
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Any kind of titanium bit should work, carbide bit if you can find one. I would also epoxy the edges after drilling. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

12-14-2017, 11:31 AM	#5
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I have not drilled into carbon fiber, how ever I have drilled into plexi-glass, cherry wood furniture, etc. I put a piece of duct tape in the area of where you are going to drill. The duct tape helps to stop chipping. Drill pilot holes first and make sure your bit is sharp. Go slow and steady do not force the drill, "let the drill and bit do the work" __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

12-14-2017, 11:37 AM	#6
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	There is another trick that I use to locate where to drill holes for like example when you want to hang a power strip or something that has 2 holes in it. It sometimes a pita to locate the second hole. I take a piece of painters tape put it over the entire length of the item wanting to hang and mark the hanging holes with a sharpie. Then I take the tape and put it on the wall then drill out the sharpie markings. the holes will then line up with what you are trying to hang. This method may work with locating the holes in your application. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

12-14-2017, 06:50 PM	#8
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	I've drilled Carbon fiber it's very easy. Use painters tape. Mark the painters tape where you want to drill and drill through the tape this will keep the carbon fiber from chipping . Also you want the drill at its fastest setting . It will give you a nice clean edge to the hole . If its good quality carbon fiber it won't splinter on the backside. Don't push the the drill through let it do the work with light pressure. __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.