Dash Flocking DIY

[Chrisw]

Ok, so I want to flock my dash, and have tried to search the net for a DIY on how to do it. I am willing to buy the gear needed as long as it is not too much money, but I cant find a single DIY thread or page... Anyone know of one or willing to explain it to me..

Thanks.

[tt99ol]

wtf is "flocking"

[smelly240]

yeah right - lol DIY flocking sucks dick.

I have seen people try and fail - spend the 150$ and get it done professionally.

You have to statically charge the part - cover it with the epoxy and then adhere the nylon fibers to it - then they stand up bc of the static elec.

y exactly do you want it? to look cool? or is it for a racecar so the dash doesnt glare? I mean its nice and all - but in a street car u'd have to do the doors and all so it looks right.

google it - its used moslty on rally cars.

http://www.flockit.eu/flockingfortheroad.html

[Chrisw]

I want to do it on the track'r....

[dirtdiggler666]

is it kinda like the fake snow you put on your xmas tree

[Chrisw]

This is flcoking... Also, that page is just a page to a company that does it.
I was looking to do it myself....
http://www.suffolkflockingservices.co.uk/images/flocked%20subaru%20dash%2044.JPG

[smelly240]

well - have at it if u must - dont say i didnt warn ya ;)

http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=21&frostCat=Interior+Trim

there are places in the US and im sure canada that do it...

they make fake xmas trees outta it,

[Chrisw]

Ya, I found that. Thanks though. What I am looking for is a sort of walkthough on HOW to flock, and what gear you need to get the electric charge, ect...

[smelly240]

you arent going to listen to me - but i want everyone to know that doing this urself is not going to save you 125 fucking dollars to have someone else do it.

its a shit job and its tedious and the amount of effort it takes is fucking terrible and i dont advise anyone to do it themself.

it looks nice if u do every part and its proper - doing just the dash is queer.

[Tops*]

If you don't do it perfect, it looks like shit.

I saw a picture of a flocked dash in a forum somewhere and it was like seeing a fat girl in a dress. You tell them they look good, but in reality they have sushi rolls everywhere and you want to throw up. Don't let your dash become a similar victim.

[Addicted2Kouki]

on a serious note...

its ugly IMHO.

[bo2o]

what about truck bed coating your dash?
or tell someone to wrap fake sueade?

[smelly240]

gettin it wrapped is pricey

[firelizard]

Why not just wrap it in fuzzy fabric.

It'll be less of a pain in the arse than trying to flock it yourself.

[njd07]

why the flock are you into this "flocking"? wouldnt flocking add weight to the flocking dash. thats flocking stupid.

[aa87]

flocking is better than wrapping in suede, no chance of wrinkling.

it probably wouldnt add much weight
id probably strip the vinyl off down to the plastic, scuff it, adhesive, flock
victory.

[undesiredshoe]

Go Alcantara or go home flocker.

[smelly240]

flocking weighs like 12 ounces for doing the entire dash - BUT its best left to the pros.

alcantara and wrapping dashes are show car stuff - flocking is supposed to be for racecars.

dont get it unless ur shit is worthy.

[DirtyS14]

why the flock are you into this "flocking"? wouldnt flocking add weight to the flocking dash. thats flocking stupid.

go flock yourself. :)

[-***JOKER***-]

sorry to bring this OLD thread back up but has anyone done it themselves?? if so please make DIY guide!!!with loads of pics

[smelly240]

its not like glueing sand to paper... you need to electrify the part.

you cant do it if you have to ask.

and your shit prolly isnt worthy.

[IIIXziuR]

It looks sweet when done proper
I saw they sell kits somewhere...I think I saw it on ZT'd or something.

It would probably come out like dook if you tried doing it yourself though.
I kind of want to do it.....maybe not.

[Mangudai]

Couldn't one just wrap say, alcantara instead of flocking it? I don't know, so im asking.

[allntrlundrgrnd]

DonJer Products (http://donjer.com/products.htm)

this dude did it himself using ^diy kit on an sti.

http://carl-s.smugmug.com/photos/421926745_Mskcv-M.jpg

looks rad imo

[DALAZ_68]

i was thinkign of doing this instead of sueding my airbag damaged s14 dash...i need a local shop in the 90015 area with decent credentials for the dash atleast...itll be cheaper than buying a new black dash tats for sure

[i4utxs]

I'm looking to flock part of an airplane interior. Flocking was quite common in the 50's and 60's. While sometimes large portions of the dashboard were flocked, it was extremely common to have the inside of the glovebox flocked. Can't find local pro and the kits that I have found ignore the electrostatic part of the application. Any help?

[i4utxs]

Flocking is a process that routinely used in the 50's, 60's and beyond, quite commonly done to the interior of gloveboxes. Can't find anyone locally who can apply flocking and the do-iy-ur-self kits seem to all ignore the electrostatic part of the process. Anyone one know of a good kit or of a pro applier around Dallas, TX? Trying to do an exact restoration.

[weshole]

I've flocked countless subwoofer enclosures and it is very easy to do successfully as would be your dash. I'm actually contemplating doing this to mine along with the door panels. But I will warn you, it is messy as hell to do. The stuff I use is found here.
The Install Bay (http://theinstallbay.com/product_section.php?pn=20#90)
No need to electrify the stuff. Just clean the surface very well, spread the adhesive, apply the flock, walk away for a day, come back, shake off the excess, and your done. I have no photos of any enclosures on this pc. They are all on my old busted ass pc and I cannot get them off. Sorry.

[lflkajfj12123]

russel flocked his dash looked pretty good

[TougeLabs]

Umm Suede. I mean thats what we used on the rally rs

[McRussellPants]

I did it.

If anyone remembers that faggot ATB song in the like 10 minute long drift mix on youtube from forever ago i'll tell you my impressions.

boop boo do boo boop boop boo do boo boop boo bowhoo whooo.

like that.

fuck that song.

[FlyinFINN]

its not like glueing sand to paper... you need to electrify the part.

you cant do it if you have to ask.

and your shit prolly isnt worthy.

What are you talking about. It's not hard at all nor do you need to electrify anything.

[lunar_s13]

I did it.

If anyone remembers that faggot ATB song in the like 10 minute long drift mix on youtube from forever ago i'll tell you my impressions.

boop boo do boo boop boop boo do boo boop boo bowhoo whooo.

like that.

fuck that song.
LMAO, you mean the song by Atc- around the world?
YouTube - ATC - Around the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPTucJRSBaE)
Horrible song but one that gets stuck in your head.

[JVD]

I did it.

If anyone remembers that faggot ATB song in the like 10 minute long drift mix on youtube from forever ago i'll tell you my impressions.

boop boo do boo boop boop boo do boo boop boo bowhoo whooo.

like that.

fuck that song.

ATB - 9PM (till i come)

<3 jvd