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A decoratively embossed panel of a molded form includes an exterior design that preferably reflects some aspect of the services advertisement. For example, a bricklayer may choose an embossed panel having a three-dimensional brick design in addition to a logo, service and/or trademark and other pert

A decoratively embossed panel of a molded form includes an exterior design that preferably reflects some aspect of the services advertisement. For example, a bricklayer may choose an embossed panel having a three-dimensional brick design in addition to a logo, service and/or trademark and other pertinent information to aid potential customers in understanding the services provided in conjunction with the servicemark and contact information. The embossed panel is removably attachable to any portion of a vehicle by any attaching mechanism such as double stick foam tape.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle, comprising the steps of: applying at least one coat of a waxy substance to a substrate, said substrate comprising a mold including an interior having the desired three-dimensional outer shape of said panel; allow

The invention claimed is: 1. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle, comprising the steps of: applying at least one coat of a waxy substance to a substrate, said substrate comprising a mold including an interior having the desired three-dimensional outer shape of said panel; allowing said waxy coat to set; buffing said waxy coat; spraying a coating of a releasable substance on top of said waxy coat; applying at least one coat of gel on top of said releasable substance, said gel coat forming the surface of said panel; drying said gel coat; applying at least one layer of a composite material to said gel coat; wetting said composite material with a resin until said composite material is saturated; rolling out said saturated composite material to remove any air pockets that may have formed between said material and said gel coat during wetting; drying said composite material; removing said composite material from said substrate; wherein the outer shape of said composite material with said gel coat forms the desired outer shape of said panel; and attaching said panel to a portion of a completely assembled vehicle. 2. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein at least three coats of said waxy substance may be applied to said substrate, allowing the first and second coat to set for approximately one hour before buffing and applying another coat. 3. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 2, wherein the third coat of said waxy substance is buffed after applying and hazed over. 4. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 3, wherein said waxy substance is parting wax, and more preferably a non-silicon green wax. 5. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said releasable substance is comprised of a polyvinyl chloride and alcohol. 6. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said releasable substance is sprayed on using a pressurized spray gun. 7. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein at least three coats of said gel coat may be applied to said releasable substance. 8. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said gel coat is applied with a brush. 9. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said gel coat is mixed with a hardener, and more preferably a MEKP hardener. 10. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said gel coat is mixed with a thinning additive. 11. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 9, wherein said gel coat is a clear coat. 12. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 11, further comprising the step of, after drying said gel coat, spraying a colored pigment on to said gel coat. 13. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein multiple layers of composite material may be applied before wetting with said resin. 14. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, further comprising the steps of, after applying said composite material, mixing a paste formed of resin and one of the materials chosen from the group of: talc, glass microspheres and milled glass fibers; and applying said paste to areas within the substrate that are not filled during application of said composite material. 15. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said wetting resin is formed of a material consisting of a polyester or vinyl resin and including: an activator such as MEKP hardener, a thickening agent including thixotropic silica or a thinning agent including a styrene thinner. 16. A method of manufacturing a panel for use with a vehicle, comprising the steps of: applying a waxy substance to a three-dimensional recess of a mold; allowing said waxy coat to set; applying a layer of a releasable substance over the waxy substance and said three-dimensional recess; applying at least one coat of gel over said releasable substance and the three-dimensional recess; drying said gel coat to form a layer; applying at least one layer of a composite material over said gel coat and said three-dimensional recess; wetting said composite material with a resin; drying said composite material to form at least one layer of composite material; removing said gel coat and said composite material from the mold to form a multi-layered panel, wherein each of the multiple layers of the panel have a corresponding shape to the three-dimensional recess of the mold; and attaching said multi-layered panel to a portion of a completely assembled vehicle. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of buffing said waxy coat. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of wetting said composite material with a resin until said composite material is saturated. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of rolling out said saturated composite material to remove any air pockets that may have formed between said material and said gel coat during wetting. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the gel coat includes color pigment. 21. The method of claim 19, wherein the outer surface of the panel reflects a design, logo, service or trademark. 22. The method of claim 16, wherein said attachment of said panel to said vehicle comprises double stick foam tape. 23. The method of claim 1, wherein said gel coat is applied with a dump gun. 24. The method of claim 9, wherein said gel coat comprises a colored pigment.