Science Project - Engraved Dash Panel

[TR65]

Hey Guys,

I know that none of you would ever make a panel like this but you might want to make a different engraving like with the name of the Chief's new truck for example.

Anyway, I am putting a LS2 in my 65 and I am using all the electronic functions that I can make work. I also like lights and thought it would be good to know what all the computer is up to. I am moving the radio to under the dash so this panel with be the radio delete plate. So here is my science project.

There is some stuff called press-n-peel blue that is used to make home made circuit boards. You print your design on it with a laser printer or xerox, then iron it onto your circuit board or in my case an 1/8" thick aluminum panel. The heat transfers the toner from the xerox onto your panel. Then you etch the panel with acid. Where the toner is the acid won't eat. It etches the aluminum without the toner and you have your engraving.

Sounds easy but it took me >10 trys to get a good panel (only needed two panels the problem was getting the toner to transfer well.