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    Skid Plate update

    Gett'in close. Maybe 2 weeks, I can take some orders for front and rear plates. Just thought I would share a couple of photo's of before and after.


    This is what they looked like when I got them. Not sure if I will use the side molds or not.


    Here are the front and rear now. Used Duratec primer with a hi gloss additive. Will do one more final color sanding with 1000, then polish them with a 2 stage mold polish and they should be ready to go. Can then produce a master plug to make more molds from.
    Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace... Never mind "Paris to Dakar", the VehiCROSS looks ready for the Martian desert.

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    Got a price in mind yet?

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    And yes, as poster #1 in this thread I expect to be first on the list.

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    Remember, sell them as you make them! It will save you from a lot of anxiety.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kodiak View Post
    Remember, sell them as you make them! It will save you from a lot of anxiety.
    Oh yea, not going to get into advance orders or holding anyone's money except my own like someone we all know about.

    Price, fuzzy still. Hoping for 265 for the front, 250 for the rear plus handling & shipping. Of course, Washingtonians will have to buy Gregorie a cigar.

    They will be shipped primed ready for paint. I can also paint them any color you choose but price isn't set for that yet.

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    SUCCESS! Just pulled the first rear skid plate out of the mold. A few problems to deal with, molds to be made from it, but am very happy with the first try, It is Glass Smooth. YES!

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    sweet!!! gonna change the shape of the VX a little huh?

    just let us know once you get somethin done...would love to get some fire engine red ones
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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard View Post
    SUCCESS! Just pulled the first rear skid plate out of the mold. A few problems to deal with, molds to be made from it, but am very happy with the first try, It is Glass Smooth. YES!
    .........

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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard View Post
    Oh yea, not going to get into advance orders or holding anyone's money except my own like someone we all know about.

    Price, fuzzy still. Hoping for 265 for the front, 250 for the rear plus handling & shipping. Of course, Washingtonians will have to buy Gregorie a cigar.

    They will be shipped primed ready for paint. I can also paint them any color you choose but price isn't set for that yet.
    I know the weather hasn't been very nice, but have you made anymore progress on these pieces?
    Forgive me if I have missed other more recent posts on this subject. Thanks

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    GoGoGo

    I am also very interested in your progress, please let us know. :-)
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    I'm still plugging along, still learning. I should be producing new molds this weekend of the rear plate, the front is a work in progress. Trying to get a 'class A finish' on them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard View Post
    I'm still plugging along, still learning. I should be producing new molds this weekend of the rear plate, the front is a work in progress. Trying to get a 'class A finish' on them.
    nice, good to see that your making a good product instead of a cheap one done fast...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    nice, good to see that your making a good product instead of a cheap one done fast...
    it's family
    don't think I need to say anymore

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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard View Post
    it's family
    don't think I need to say anymore
    THAT is integrity...not often enough seen in todays world...

    You have my eternal respect!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    THAT is integrity...not often enough seen in todays world...

    You have my eternal respect!
    Thanks dub

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