I do the drill out thing but use Krystal Klear to simulate the lens. Also you can find the correct diameter aluminum tubing and slice of a small piece, sand a bit and you have a nice bezel for your gauges.
I have never thought to do that but I would suspect the clear would be the stumbling block. I would guess that lacquer would be a no-no. Maybe enamel or acrylic ? Best thing would be to to some testing.
The competion coupe version was shown in one of the magazines in 2009. Does anyone know if and when it will be on the market ? Was it perhaps shelved ? I also see it listed on some on-line dealers but of coarse they all show out of stock.