Lift-the-dot stud question

[FIA-ERA]

With out a doubt the most stressful part of my Cobra's assembly!!! I drilled the holes out, tapped the screws in, sprayed the primer, tapped the holes out again, sprayed the paint, tapped the holes out again, ran a tapered tap through, then finally installed. Make SURE you use a "Fiber" washer underneath as it will help seal up the last little bit. Be careful too around support tubes. If it hits anything else your screwed, literally. Of course this is on a fiberglass car. I DID NOT like this part of the build. Everyone advice here is spot on too.

Regards, Matt

[DougD]

Great comments, guys. Thanks.
I am sweating this step. I think it is an important detail to achieve the original look I am hoping for.
A tonneau is definitely part of the plan. I'll install all the appropriate pieces to mount the top, but I'm not sure it'll ever be used.
I hadn't considered a fiber washer between the fitting and paint.