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step of the build before we begin a proj- ect. A lot of this is fluid, and even when we have a solid vision in our minds, we make changes on the fly when we run into unforeseen problems or changes that need to be made. The important thing is to have a vision to work toward, and some sort of plan as to how to get there. Here are a few key guidelines to remember during the fabrication process.


Preserve Your Master Templates As you begin your project, you will build up a set of master templates used to build panels and accent pieces for the build. It’s important to keep these tem- plates as pristine as possible throughout the build. Keep them separate from the pieces that will actually be going into the car. You may need to create a copy for another layer, or another material. Having to rebuild a template because you accidentally modified the origi- nal is a costly mistake in terms of time


spent on the job. If you need to make an undersized or oversized version of the piece, make a new template (rather than modifying the original) and then set the original aside again in a safe place. This may seem like an unnecessary step, but it can save you a lot of time in the end.


Te Edges Are More Important Tan Te Shape This is a difficult concept to convey, but


I’m basically talking about “fit and finish” here. When I’m looking at a custom build, the first thing I’ll notice is the finish level of the elements in the build. How well do the pieces line up? How true are the edges on a custom dash bezel? Do I see “stretch marks” in the vinyl because the fabricator didn’t foresee (or plan for) such a difficult wrap? These are the things that catch my eye, far more than which colors were chosen or whether the shapes make sense or not. It’s easier to tell the level of experience and professionalism by


examining these elements. I’m not saying the shapes of our designed elements are unimportant. I am simply saying the edges are where the precision and crafts- manship show through. Your shapes at this point have been somewhat predeter- mined thanks to the design and layout phase. Now that we are in the process of fabricating these panels and working on fitment in the car, we want to ensure that all of our gaps are uniform and symmet- rical. We also want to make sure there will not be any areas where the edges of the upholstery are exposed. Upholsterers have a term for this. They call it “protect- ing the edges”. Excelling in these areas takes a tremen- dous amount of practice, and years of experience. This is one of the most evident benefits of attending fabrication trainings like those offered by Mobile Solutions and Sonus Evolution. A few days of intensive training can put you years ahead of where you would be without it.


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