Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 20, 2023 If you mean the mounting plates on the back of the panels ,yes i will be bonding them in place 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 22, 2023 Well , i decided to scrap this set of molds ,it seems that when i waxed the panels i had textured it smoothed out the texture . They are still usable and dont look bad but i am not happy with them . Dont worry ,i already started on the molds again . Glued my panels back to the supports ,sanded the panels smooth ...again! I couldnt get black texture this time ,sold out ,but they had bronze . It really doesnt matter what color as long as i get the correct texture. I think this is about as close as anyone will ever get to being the correct grain this time ,but, i have to figure out how to wax the panels without smoothing out the texture this time . The grey panel is the correct texture ,you can see the bronze is very very close this time ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 22, 2023 Picky picky picky... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 22, 2023 Its not me thats picky ...well maybe a little ...ok, a lot ! I learned something about spraying this texture paint ,start spraying off the panel and do not let up until you have passed off the other side of the panel or the can will spit . Just finished spraying the other panel ,now to let them sit a couple of days once again . I think i will try auto wax this time so i dont have to rub so hard to remove it . I made a couple of test panels to try waxing with out rubbing down the texture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 22, 2023 Panel number 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted May 22, 2023 Have you considered one of the chemical release agents instead of wax? I use that in my resin transfer mold and it works great with no build up or potential damage to the mold surface. Just thinking out loud….. Otherwise………….DANG those look good (Mr. Picky Pants!). LOL! 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 23, 2023 I have the spray on mold release ,its like a plastic sheet against the mold ,i have some molds that have made well over 200 parts with little to no damage to the molds . Still requires waxing the part but i am going to try turtle wax ,i have used it before and it wipes off easily . I will give it an extra coat to help it let go. Mold release wax is a lot harder to work with . I pulled the mounting plates off the back side of an old junk set of panels ,they are a pain in the butt to make because of shape and small size so i am going to make a press mold that will make both sides at the same time . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 23, 2023 The mold for the mounting brackets is done ,original brackets on the right . I should be starting on the new panel mold by Friday . 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 23, 2023 Hard to get a good pic but i was a bit more aggressive on the texture on these test panels and the main panel . I used mold wax on this one and it didnt wipe out the texture ,it did leave gold on my wipe down rag so hopefully the panels will take it this time ,i will be a lot more gentle with them 2 SWPruett and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 24, 2023 First layer on ,now we wait again ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 24, 2023 And then there was 4 layers ,find out tomorrow it they turned out this time but i am pretty sure they did . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted May 25, 2023 Wowers! Fascinating isn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 25, 2023 Oh ,that feeling you get from being a picky ass and it pays off! I let these bake in the sun most of the day ,couldnt hardly cut this stuff it got so hard . They came out fantastic! Of course this is a reverse image because its the mold . I would have made another set of molds except the texture came off the panels and i had to blow it out of the molds ,good thing for spray in mold release ! Now for the trimming ,mounting on a backing and waxing . The mold is right at 1/4 inch thick and it does not flex . 2 Mach1 Driver and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted May 25, 2023 Man, that’s about as cool as it gets! Niiiiiice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 25, 2023 Trimmed and ready to mount ,a waxing and they will be ready to use 3 Machspeed, SWPruett and Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 25, 2023 I had to make some 67 8 panels this morning so i used my new mounting bracket mold ,they are all the same , pop them out and trim and they will be ready to bond in the 67 8 panels . 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 25, 2023 Trimmed . Now with a tensile strength of 1,200 lbs per square inch ,1/8 inch thick ,most back seat activities are good to go ! 3 1 stangs-R-me, Mike65, SWPruett and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 26, 2023 Mounted and waxed and they are pretty ! I even went ahead and trimmed the black pair just because . I would like to make a pair this weekend but i dont know if i will have the time 3 Grabber70Mach, SWPruett and 1969_FEStang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted May 27, 2023 You do some amazing things, those look great. 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted May 27, 2023 That looks incredible! Any idea on cost yet? I expect shipping will be murder...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 27, 2023 I will have to make a set first ,the problem is in boxing ,they dont box well because of their shape so it takes a bigger box . I think the last set i shipped was $100 or slightly over ,and that was UPS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 1, 2023 First set finished ,they will be going in my 69 . I have all the other panels made and will trim them out today . 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 1, 2023 I have the whole interior for my 69 now. I have had the molds for the trap door for some time ,made from a perfect 69 trap door ,it uses all the factory attachments . I have also had the hockey sticks for a while . The fold down latch covers came out perfect . I even have the roll bar covers for the shelby bar ,i will be putting one in my 69 . The piece above the trap door is finished both sides and uses the factory mounting clips 5 RPM, SWPruett, Mach1 Driver and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted June 2, 2023 Absolutely amazing! 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 3, 2023 A couple of screws to hold it together and it looks like you could slip it right into place 4 RPM, TexasEd, SWPruett and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
