For the noobs like me: never ever try to drill the holes after the clear coat

[Gledison]

Damn it! I thought i was doing carefully with the masking tape to protect it but nooooooooo!
Now ! Extra work!

[atreidesheir]

sexy swirl

[wgc]

See if you can get some really runny superglue to wick under, might save you a lot of work.

Love the swirl

[rullywowr]

It happens. So frustrating when it is the last step before finishing a pedal. Sometimes you can use a washer or maybe a etched faceplate to hide it. 

I usually try to drill first before paint. Also if you use a waterslide, cut the holes out after it dries before your clear it.  Any paint that gets in the hole can be cleaned out with a reamer.

If you must drill after clear, make a very small pilot hole. Then tape the top and drill carefully from the back side. The drill will pull the material towards the operator so this will help minimize lifting the clear.

[jimilee]

Conical shaped step less bit is your friend

[Gledison]

Well! I used a step-bit and taped but didnt work as it should!! Now im just restoring with spray again. Will try the idea with superglue next time!!!
And yeeees ! I will make this swirl looks aweeeesome! U will see!
Thanks for the tips guys