installing flush mount lites on a trailer

I am considering installing flush mount backup lites on my trailer. what would be the best way to drill/cut either a pair of 3" or 2x6 oval holes???

Greg:

I am doing the same thing, installing LED flush mount with rubbber gromets. A friend has a plasma cutter so he is doing mine. The plasma cutter makes a nice smooth cut.

Gerald. any idea on how tough it will be on the paint around the cut ??

Greg, it didn't hurt my paint at all, the plasma cutter doesn't get as hot as a torch. Will try to get you some photos in a day or two.

cool., thanks.

Bet my roto-zip tool would cut them!!

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by n4gls &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Greg, it didn't hurt my paint at all, the plasma cutter doesn't get as hot as a torch. Will try to get you some photos in a day or two.</td></tr></table>

Plasma torches get WAY hotten than an oxy-fuel torch. A plasma gets up to 45K degrees, but it is very localized and directed.

A plasma would be the easiest/cleanest way to do it if you can get your hands on one.

ok...ok....
I'll pass on the flush mount lites for my trailer.. I guess I'll go to the surface mount one.. thanks for all the feedback and warnings..

thanks all...