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  1. 8th August 2008, 09:51 AM #1
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    Cutting holes in the Defender

    I am going to install some reversing sensors next to the lower rear lights.

    I have the appropriate diameter hole cutter but am interested to find out if there are any tricks that I should employ to ensure that I do a neat job?
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  2. 8th August 2008, 09:58 AM #2
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    appropriate size hole-saw, correctly used

    oh, ... and have a look behind where the hole will be
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  3. 8th August 2008, 10:03 AM #3
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    You can cover the area in masking tape (larger than hole to be cut) that stops any scratches/cuts around the work area, dont push to hard on the hole saw as it will grab the ally.
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  4. 8th August 2008, 10:06 AM #4
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    Can you make some steel Z brackets and fix using existing bolts.
    I too am going to add reversing sensors but can't bring myself to start cutting up a new car that is only 3 weeks old.

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    How big a hole? I use a step drill for up to 30mm, best thing I ever bought.
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  6. 8th August 2008, 11:15 AM #6
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    we have 2 holes in the defender now one for the reversing camera next to the lights

    and the other inside on the seat box for the filler for the water tank....
    Our Land Rover does not leak oil! it just marks its territory.......



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    A plash or two of kero while cutting al will prevent saw teeth from clogging with the soft metal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xtreme View Post
    A plash or two of kero while cutting al will prevent saw teeth from clogging with the soft metal.
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  9. 8th August 2008, 12:33 PM #9
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    I heard/read somewhere the sensors need to be mounted in non-metallic material ??? Most cars you see have them in their plastic bumpers.
    True or false, as reversing into things is an art I seem to have perfected ..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    You can cover the area in masking tape (larger than hole to be cut) that stops any scratches/cuts around the work area, dont push to hard on the hole saw as it will grab the ally.
    ^^^^^^ x2 ^^^^^^^^
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