Custom kickpanels

Discussion in 'Subwoofer Box and Custom Fabrication' started by tmorales509, May 18, 2011.

  1. tmorales509

    tmorales509 Full Member

    Anyone know a site that makes custom kick panels for a reasonable price? Thanks.
     
  2. Ranger SVO

    Ranger SVO Full Member

    I can tell you that making a set is not difficult and not expensive.

    I always start with a universal fit Kick Panel and the factory kick panel. I cut them, trim them, until it looks like it will fit right and both can be put together as one. Glue the two parts together. I like to use a good two part epoxy. Ya, I know, it takes a while to dry. But seriously, if your in that big a hurry you don't need to making custom parts.

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    I then apply a little bondo. Use the good stuff. Its a little flexable and a lot less chance of cracking later.

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    Then we sand it smooth, take your time. Make it look good

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    and then spray it with a little rattle can truck bed liner paint. Spray it from a distance, sand lightly after it dries so that it will appear textured when its painted

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    And finally, paint it to match the car, install speakers and bam, kustom kick panels

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    Last edited: May 19, 2011
  3. dlo253

    dlo253 Member

    Hey I see that you made those for a cutlass... lol. I need to make some, what exactly do u mean by universal kick panels?? Haha. And what did you do about the drivers side, doesn't the e-brake Get in the way?
     
  4. Ranger SVO

    Ranger SVO Full Member

    The e-brake is bent until it just clears the kick panel. A small torch and a little patience and its no problem.
     
  5. dlo253

    dlo253 Member

    Oh yeah That makes sense. I never use it anyways Haha. Where do you get the universal kick panels?