flocking hard

ENVYD · February 04, 2008, 08:53:42 PM

well 50% finished of my new dash aswell for when the car go\'s white
painted it white the covoerd it with flocking after trying to make a custom centre gauge pod!

interloper393 · February 04, 2008, 09:22:36 PM

looks good so far bud

how hard isit to remove the whole dash then

Joeh · February 04, 2008, 09:22:57 PM

I have to say, thats a very nice idea

will be looking forward to see the outcome

ENVYD · February 04, 2008, 09:27:27 PM

thanks people! i have not yet taking the dash out my car! i baught this one to use as a project so i dont have to drive around without a dash plus i want to wait till my car is painted white first before this go\'s in! i think it just need\'s one lot more of flocking then it will be done (i hope) the hard part is trying to get the glue level if you dont you get lil uneven parts!

rx7veilside · February 05, 2008, 05:42:34 AM

just had my car well flocked..dash/gear surround/footwell/boot panels etc and leather and alcantara for the rest

D2BBA · February 05, 2008, 08:08:20 AM

Bloomin heck, people are keeping busy with projects this winter!

Looking good fella

Chris

ENVYD · February 05, 2008, 08:31:02 AM

Quote from: rx7veilsidejust had my car well flocked..dash/gear surround/footwell/boot panels etc and leather and alcantara for the rest

got any piks mate sort of what i want to do!

and thanks again people!

ENVYD · February 05, 2008, 08:43:21 AM

just seen your piks from your profile! looks good! i still dont know if i wnt rear bins insted of seats!

rx7veilside · February 05, 2008, 08:50:26 AM

looks better in real life the pics were taken with camera that added a purple tinge(bit camp looking)but in proper light has come out really nice..just need boot install and interior is sorted

S3TH · February 05, 2008, 04:41:54 PM

Quote from: interloper393looks good so far bud how hard isit to remove the whole dash then

removing the dash is a piece of poo easy

:wiggle

required: rachet set, brute strength, lol...

looking awesome steven, you got enough pods for gauges now? LOL would be funny if you drilled the classic extra 3 on the left side of the dash, have another 3 on the drivers a piller & another in the centre steering wheel collar! :eek:eek:

ENVYD · February 05, 2008, 05:33:34 PM

well the flocking went a bit bad today on the second coat so jet washed it all off and i am going to start again! yeah i got enough now lol there the only ones i am going to have in the car, my lass even said to me i hope your not putting another 3 in the left side lol!

S3TH · February 06, 2008, 10:07:31 AM

Keep at it bro, will be worth it in the end. BTW, when i looked into flocking the trimmer i spoke to mentioned flocking needs the fibres to be electrostatically charged to stand on ends, & then "shot" onto the resin.
How are you doing this in-house, or was this trimmer talking gibberish?

ENVYD · February 06, 2008, 10:25:33 AM

nah thats the way you are ment to do it but you need a air tank and a flock gun with a real resin!

all i am doind is spraying the dash with loctite spray adhesive then i sprinkle the flocking over it! i will be doind 2-3 layers to make it look a bit better but the end result shud just be the same! i was looking to buy a flocking gun but a good one they start at like Â£100 so iw ill just give that a miss for now!

Kevin · February 06, 2008, 10:35:15 AM

How will the dash wear over time?....

Say for example if somebody scuffed it getting in and out, or mucky hand prints, would it wipe clean or have to be re-flocked? Are you doing the centre console and the doors aswell?

ENVYD · February 06, 2008, 10:42:59 AM

the door cards are going the same yes and centre console and clock surround are going carbon! if you mean the part thats the same sort of stuff as the dash yeah thats going white aswell!

with some adhesive compounds you carnt wash but with the loctite spray adhesive you will be able to use upholstery cleaner!