So yesterday while everyone was at the lake having fun I was working on my boat. I wired in all the tower speaker lights and a new light bar. then at the end of the day I was installing the underwater lights. Well all of us that know what its like drilling holes in our boats know the time and care we put in making sure we don't do any damage. Well I cant say that's the case, the first light went in with no problems drilled all the holes chamfered all the holes to protect the gel coat took my time went well. Then the second light I drilled all the holes did a dry test fit as I started the first screw (same size holes as the first light) the gel coat chipped under the light its about 1/3 the size of a dime. I dressed the other 2 holes to make sure it wouldn't happen on them but bam all three tiny little chips. All under the light. I cleaned the edges of the chips and am hoping that that along with the marine sealant I used to glue the lights in will be ok. Is that ok is my question?
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Should be fine if you got it covered in a marine grade sealant. If the light is sealed correctly it should be darn near impossible for water to get on the backside of it anyways so think you are basically double covered.Comment
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Did you drill your holes in reverse first? I had several holes chip out on me until I learned this little secret. Go up a size or two with your drill bit then burn through the gel coat by drilling in reverse. Once you are into the glass switch back to the right size drill bit then drill in forward. Drilling in forward through the gel just wants to grab it and pull it up causing the chips.Comment
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