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Custom Trunk Panels

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10.Before removing the box for the next step in the molding process, the subs are dry fit for a final confirmation of proper spacing. With this confirmed, the box and beauty panel can be finished independent of the rest of the trunk if so desired.
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11.The next step in the molding process is the primering of the molded surfaces. In this case, the entire inner trunk was primered. The uniformity of the primer will show any major flaws, such as cracks or major uneven surfaces. Like regular paint work, this merely completes the "rough work" and the finish work must begin before it can be painted
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12.The quarter panel was cleaned and left ready for sound damping material.
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13.Here the damping material has been applied. Be sure to pre cut the material before attempting to install it and also that the primer or paint is completely dry or the material and primer will never properly adhere to the metal panel.
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14.For visible surfaces, templates should be created to ensure clean lines. These will likely be painted over, but if the lines are not clean to begin with, they will never look right.
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15.Choose an industrial set of shears for cutting this type material. While regular scissors will work, you run the risk of gumming them up with the adhesive or dulling them out with the aluminum material.
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Clean and completely form fitting. Be sure that a heat gun is used to ensure that the material will remain secure. Most sound damping material require a slight amount of heat to activate the adhesive.
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Damping material was also applied below the box to help reduce the vibration. The box will also need to be secured with brackets so it does not move when the switches are hit, but this material will help reduce any noise.
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With all of the damping material in place, we can complete our visit to the trunk by creating the final finishing panels. These side panels were cut from a cardboard template. Like the saying goes, measure twice and cut once.

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