Cutting out a new Six Pac hood scoop

I feel your pain!
Would have been nice to know B4 they painted$$$ your hood!
If it makes you feel any better, I was quoted $700 to paint the hood on my brothers miata!
I'd agree with go real slow. Wonder if drilling and sawing it out inside the opening, and then sanding to the actual edge would be any safer? Of course protected with nice layer of tape!