Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 11, 2023 Getting started on the rear seat panels ,i have a set of fairly nice panels . The old paint is flaking off so i removed as much as i could ,especially where it is flaking . Passenger side is in nice condition ,driver side has a couple of gouges that i filled with duraglass ,once it sets up i will sand it smooth .next step is to primer both panels with high build and block sand until perfect . Then reapply the texture ,a few days of drying time and i will mount them on a backing so they do not distort and use them for a brand new mold .they will have all factory holes and back side mounting bracket . That original paint really stinks when sanded! 3 SWPruett, Mach1 Driver and 69RavenConv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePoose 40 Report post Posted May 11, 2023 When do you start taking orders? Smile emoji. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 200 Report post Posted May 12, 2023 A couple questions to clear up my assumptions: Are all the fastback rear seat panels the same for fold down and non-fold down? I think so. Are they the same for 69/70? Are the coupe's and convertibles different? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 12, 2023 Coupe and convert are different . 69 70 is a slight bit different but only were the wind wing opening is ,they will work on both years . Non fold down and fold down panels are the same ,the fold down has 3 more panels than the non fold down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 90 Report post Posted May 12, 2023 Ridge, Do you also produce upper rear trim panel for a fold down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 12, 2023 I have it all ,soon as the big panel molds are finished 1 jmlay reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 12, 2023 All the little nicks and gouges are filled . Used silicone to bond it to some plywood and pine boards. See...my old antique irons came in handy to hold it all in position . Let the silicone dry and sand one more time ,hit with high build primer ,block sand one more time and it will be ready for texture . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 13, 2023 High build primer ,a good block sanding and they are ready for new texture . 2 Mike65 and kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 13, 2023 Once sanded smooth it takes a few coats to get the best looking texture . Drivers side is done ,now to sand the passenger side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 13, 2023 Passenger side really came out nice .a few days of drying time and i am ready to make the molds . 1 kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted May 13, 2023 I'd like to raise my hand for a pair once they are ready! They will go great with the sail panels you made up a few years back! 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 32 Report post Posted May 14, 2023 Those look great. What did you do to create the texture? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 14, 2023 Its a spray texture from Rustolium,very close to original Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFB 470 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2023 Great work! I didn't even think you could reproduce the texture, really nice work there. Once finished, are these paintable? Or would the color be selected earlier in the process. Would love a pair of white ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 16, 2023 They will be paintable . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 16, 2023 I have white and black gel coat so they can be either color ,the white is pretty brite white ,its best to paint them the color needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 19, 2023 Waxed and 3 coats of mold release . Got ready to spray gel coat and ...i forgot to clean the gelcoat gun last time ! Damn damn damn ! Another gun down the toilet! Luckily i had an old back up ,now i get to buy another new one! Guess thats what happens when you are doing 10 things at once . One layer of mat today and finish up tomorrow and hopefully these molds will turn out with out any more surprises . 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 19, 2023 First layer on ,should have the last layers tomorrow then they set a few days to cure and get trimmed . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted May 19, 2023 Dang that’s cool! What weight mat do you prefer for such delicate detail items? Also, are you using a veil fabric under the mat or the matt straight on the gel coat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 19, 2023 2oz high quality matt with ISO resin straight over tooling gelcoat ,never bleeds through ,has a much finer strand . The new panels will be 2 layers of 2oz matt ,way stronger than the original panels . 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busch 8 Report post Posted May 20, 2023 I’m interested in a set as well if you’re looking for customers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copb8 101 Report post Posted May 20, 2023 Add me to the list of those who are interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperpete 39 Report post Posted May 20, 2023 You're a better man than me. Work with metal? Love it. Work with wood? it's ok. Work with fiberglass f'n can't stand it. It's too messy and smelly for me. They look amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted May 20, 2023 I sanded off any loose splinters on the back of the mold ,cut it close and removed the panels from the molds . I have to scrub out the mold release ,trim to finish and they should be ready to make a set . Not sure but when i waxed the panels it may have smoothed texture a bit ,will not know until the first set is made . 2 Mach1 Driver and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted May 20, 2023 Are you planning to create the back side detail bits as well or leaving those to the end-user? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites