installing flush mount lites on a trailer

[gkropat]

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???

[n4gls]

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.

[gkropat]

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

[n4gls]

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.

[gkropat]

cool., thanks.

[Texas Larry]

Bet my roto-zip tool would cut them!!

[pbmang]

<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.

[gkropat]

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...