View Full Version : the flocked up DIY thread
budski
09-10-2009, 01:25 AM
-be aware for flocking jokes.... it just flocking funny
-do this at your own risk, its easy and I did it with 5 beers, but don't blame me if you flock up :rofl:
-sorry for the bad phone pics, but it wasn't work risking flocking up my DLSR
so for my s13 build I got a hold of a free dash. Free is good, but also in S chassis world it means a cracked dash. So I said flock it! and $32 later (with shipping) I ordered the mini flocking kit from www.donjer.com (http://www.donjer.com/).
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3906360170_7f734bccab_o.jpg
so the first step was to clean the helll out of the dash with soap and water, just like a paint job its all in the prep work. You dont want to flock it up and have to do it over again
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3906360708_0e36fdc91b_o.jpg
here is the whole flocking kit. it comes with glue, fibers, applicator and direction
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3905582061_40cf33cb31_o.jpg
the first step was to apply the adhesive. you'll want to go on thick but even. Its ok to do the whole dash before laying fibers.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3905583097_acd0a39e16_o.jpg
the applicator made it pretty flocking easy to put the fibers down. It does get clogged up so you'll have to clear it out from time to time. But flog it, take a swig of beer and keep on flocking
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3906364222_c80dcd2e16_o.jpg
here is a flocked up photo that is suppose to show the fibers.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3905585071_1ba2e902e0_o.jpg
fair warning it does make a flocking mess! BUT you can reuse the fibers!
(save for finished photo)
its bet to leave it for 72hrs, dont get the flocking urge to touch it all you'll do it flock it up.
now I dont expect a quality professional job, BUT considering I just save myself several hundred bucks on a free dash I will be flocking satisfied with my flocking job.
If you have any flocking questions feel flocking free to ask me.
BustedS13
09-10-2009, 01:31 AM
flock flockity flock flock flock
this space reserved for passing judgment on the final product
budski
09-10-2009, 01:36 AM
flock flockity flock flock flock
this space reserved for passing judgment on the final product
IMO anything is better than a cracked dash....
BUT, my buddy did it on his WRX...
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4207/wrxinterior021.jpg
xpertsnowcarver
09-10-2009, 01:39 AM
Looks good so far. Would like to see how it ends up. I'm afraid that not tending to and preping the cracks will still show on a flocked surface.
SC_S13
09-10-2009, 01:41 AM
hmm i wonder how fast it fades...this is a suede type material? looks interesting tho. Did you have to glue down the cracks and what not?
budski
09-10-2009, 01:42 AM
Looks good so far. Would like to see how it ends up. I'm afraid that not tending to and preping the cracks will still show on a flocked surface.
good chance and it crossed my mind too, but considering its going in a track car I figured I'd be a ginny pig and try it.
It seems like it did cover up very well but we'll see 3 days from now.
hmm i wonder how fast it fades...this is a suede type material? looks interesting tho. Did you have to glue down the cracks and what not?
from what I understand (someone correct me if im wrong) but flock is its own fiber. I did nothing with the cracks except clean it and make sure I got adhesive down in it.
I LUV MY S13
09-10-2009, 01:44 AM
yea man finish!! im plannin on flocking my other dash
96Turbo
09-10-2009, 02:14 AM
ur a flocking goon.... bust out the DSLR after 72 hours and snap some decent flocking pictures!!!!
driftsilvias13
09-10-2009, 11:30 AM
Post up better pictures, its very hard to see the outcome...
budski
09-10-2009, 11:32 AM
few more photos from today, the DSLR batteries are dead :duh:...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/3906660319_b127738811_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3906661051_0812be4f93_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3906662111_a77edf38d9_o.jpg
sadly it doesnt cover cracks.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3906663267_da0ac7e49e_o.jpg
Mr.OB*GYN_Rhett
09-10-2009, 11:50 AM
Wow that looks a hell of a lot better than the "professional" job I paid for! Can you link exactly what kit it is that you bought?!
HyperTek
09-10-2009, 11:51 AM
looks awesome man
driftsilvias13
09-10-2009, 11:58 AM
Hmm maybe you could use some type of filler before flocking to hide the cracks? Anyone else know?
silviamayne
09-10-2009, 12:09 PM
Wow that looks a hell of a lot better than the "professional" job I paid for! Can you link exactly what kit it is that you bought?!
its in the first post. its www.donjer.com (http://www.donjer.com/)
budski
09-10-2009, 12:39 PM
Hmm maybe you could use some type of filler before flocking to hide the cracks? Anyone else know?
I'd imagine JB weld would do the trick or any type of "filler" al lons as it isn't pourus (sp?) or else it absorbs the glue
brokeAs240sx
09-10-2009, 12:48 PM
I'd imagine JB weld would do the trick or any type of "filler" al lons as it isn't pourus (sp?) or else it absorbs the glue
check the other diy flock thread - talks about using plastic weld/repair and sand paper -> gets rid of the cracks you have in your pics.
240trainee
09-10-2009, 12:49 PM
I would just strip the vinal off the dash personally.
mehsilvia
09-10-2009, 12:59 PM
Yeah, there was another DIY Flocking thread here in chat a short while back. And i even posted a Flocking thread in Premie.
If you had read either of them, you would have known that the flocking adhesive doesnt mask any imperfections. You must have a clean smooth surface, or it will show through.
The 2-part plastic epoxy has worked well for me. 4 months and its held up fine.
And the Nylon fibers are fade resisistant and rated for outdoor use. So im sure its going to hold its color just fine for a while.
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/350sxVert/Suede%20Tex/IMG_2926.jpg
Some panels i did for a friend - Navy Blue
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/350sxVert/Suede%20Tex/BlueFlock002.jpg
silviamayne
09-10-2009, 01:29 PM
^^^^ hell yea that shit looks pretty good!
racepar1
09-10-2009, 01:40 PM
:repost:
Too late man. Chris (mehsilvia) is the flocking man and don't make the 818 meet guys school you on flocking jokes. We've been up to this for a good while now.
ixfxi
09-10-2009, 02:19 PM
i know the whole purpose is to be low-buck and all....
but i cant see how this is much different from doing things like rattle-can priming your car
its just cheap shit. i mean, you get a dash for free.. cool. take the dash and have it stitched with alcantara. shit would look porsche tight.
i dunno, ide like to see this in person.. or some REAL high quality pics but from what ive seen, this flocking flucking sucks.
balls
edit: i searched for "flocked dash" on the internets, and ran a massiv search to see what i could find. the only thing i found was this blondie wearing a flocked bra, and i must admit she looks great!
http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/gigis-closet-betsey-johnson-flocked-dot-demicup-bra-723600-491568
but i disgree, she is not a dashboard. :-(
brokeAs240sx
09-10-2009, 02:22 PM
i know the whole purpose is to be low-buck and all....
but i cant see how this is much different from doing things like rattle-can priming your car
its just cheap shit. i mean, you get a dash for free.. cool. take the dash and have it stitched with alcantara. shit would look porsche tight.
i dunno, ide like to see this in person.. or some REAL high quality pics but from what ive seen, this flocking flucking sucks.
balls
did you look @ mehsilvia's pictures just a couple posts above? looks top notch to me. He's local to you as well. I'm sure it looks even better in person (the flocking I've done & taken pictures of also look even better in person).
budski
09-10-2009, 02:30 PM
keep in mind this is for a budget track car, not a show car or DD. I have zero reasons to pay to have the dash wrapped for my applications or to even buy pay for an uncracked one.
each their own opinion though
Devil Man
09-10-2009, 09:19 PM
what does it feel like? it seems like a course material? or does it feel something like suede?
mehsilvia
09-10-2009, 09:28 PM
what does it feel like? it seems like a course material? or does it feel something like suede?
Its very soft to the touch. Softer than suede.
When i flocked a bunch of parts on my car, no one could keep their hands off of it. They would just stand there groping it - lol
Devil Man
09-10-2009, 09:35 PM
Its very soft to the touch. Softer than suede.
When i flocked a bunch of parts on my car, no one could keep their hands off of it. They would just stand there groping it - lol
lol ok thank you for finally answering that!!!
drift freaq
09-10-2009, 09:36 PM
Chris that Navy blue looks pretty damn nice. Its tempting me. LOL It would go great with my exterior paint.
hellaslows13
09-10-2009, 10:03 PM
That looks sick...probably will try this since my dash is cracked and my HUD needs fixing. +1 for DSLR pictures!
you can try plastic welding the cracks together, and then sanding it smooth.
you can also use bondo to fill in the cracks, and sand smooth.
i know the whole purpose is to be low-buck and all....
but i cant see how this is much different from doing things like rattle-can priming your car
its just cheap shit. i mean, you get a dash for free.. cool. take the dash and have it stitched with alcantara. shit would look porsche tight.
i dunno, ide like to see this in person.. or some REAL high quality pics but from what ive seen, this flocking flucking sucks.
balls
edit: i searched for "flocked dash" on the internets, and ran a massiv search to see what i could find. the only thing i found was this blondie wearing a flocked bra, and i must admit she looks great!
Gigis Closet: Betsey Johnson Flocked Dot Demicup Bra 723600 - Stylehive (http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/gigis-closet-betsey-johnson-flocked-dot-demicup-bra-723600-491568)
but i disgree, she is not a dashboard. :-(
of all the things you HAVE to judge...
you have to talk crap about someone flocking their own dash to make it look better than a shitty cracked one... cmon dude.
drift freaq
09-10-2009, 10:43 PM
you can try plastic welding the cracks together, and then sanding it smooth.
you can also use bondo to fill in the cracks, and sand smooth.
of all the things you HAVE to judge...
you have to talk crap about someone flocking their own dash to make it look better than a shitty cracked one... cmon dude.
I suggest you pick your battles wisely. Mike may have a perfectly valid point.
Mike also happens to be quite the perfectionist and likes doing things right.
There are quite a few people here that could possibly learn quite a bit from Mikes desire to do things right and not cheap.
Now with that said, he even said in his post that he would like to see more proof. Because he feels by the looks of how it is done, that flocking is cheap
That's a perfectly legitimate comment on his part. So in other words I think you are jumping the gun on Mikes comments, and your doing it out of personal dislike rather than legitimate counterpoint.
S14_Kouki
09-10-2009, 10:43 PM
If you took the first layer off the dash the actual part that cracks can you jusy flock over that part??
ixfxi
09-10-2009, 11:18 PM
did you look @ mehsilvia's pictures just a couple posts above? looks top notch to me. He's local to you as well. I'm sure it looks even better in person (the flocking I've done & taken pictures of also look even better in person).
actually, i would love to see it in person. if mr mehsilvia is in the neighborhood, do give me a call and come by my shop. we can get lunch or a beer, whatever.
while i dont like what i see so far, i still will try to reserve judgement for when i see it in person.
keep in mind this is for a budget track car, not a show car or DD. I have zero reasons to pay to have the dash wrapped for my applications or to even buy pay for an uncracked one.each their own opinion though
thats the problem, i cant understand this type of mentality. i've got a friend who spend thousands of dollars building his 240, and it still looks like shit. is it fast? its okay, needs proper tuning though. but because hes cheaped out on so many aspects of the build, in essence.. there is nothing in particular that shines.
i took my buddy melvin's (@ performance nissan) car out for a quick canyon ride tonight, he has megan street coilovers. are they aweful? no. are they great? absolutely not. at setting 15 of 30 the car was too bumpy. at setting 1 of 30 the car felt better, but still didnt feel right. my basic -1" tokico shock and spring combo felt better and was less expensive (and most likely more durable, lifetime warranty and better quality).
with that said, i think if you're going to be bothered by a cracked dash on a fucking track car, which has primer for paint.. who gives a fuck about the crack? if it bothers you, fix the interior and make it look good. at this point, flocking only covers it up and announces to the world "hi.. im a fucking cheap fuck"
of all the things you HAVE to judge...
you have to talk crap about someone flocking their own dash to make it look better than a shitty cracked one... cmon dude.
and i talk shit because i am not looking at JUST the dash, I am thinking about the big picture.
let me give you an example. lets say you have a girlfriend whos fuckin fat AND ugly, but you're complaining not that she is fat and ugly.. but about the wart on her toe. so pay for a doctor to remove the wart, and this makes you happy? what about the fact that you're going out with an ugly sea donkey who's FAT and UGLY?
my point is, the dash has to match with the ENTIRE interior of the car:
- door panels
- center console
- rear interior
- a pillar covers
- b pillar covers
- etc, etc, etcetera
if you flock the gloss finish of the dash, then you automatically have to flock the gloss section of the door panels and of course, the center console.
THEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL DIP THE ENTIRE CAR IN FLOCK
budski
09-10-2009, 11:34 PM
If you took the first layer off the dash the actual part that cracks can you jusy flock over that part??
you'd have to seal it first so the glue doesnt get aborbed into it.
@ixfxi-
you have your valid points, being the first time I've tried flocking I've learned a lot, #1 being dont have piss poor lighting. To be honest I'm not 100% pleased with how it turned out, and if I come across another dash for free you bet I'll be trying it again taking the leasons I've learned. Granted this is a budget built, but I have all the time in the world to do it and to do it right.
xpertsnowcarver
09-10-2009, 11:34 PM
with that said, i think if you're going to be bothered by a cracked dash on a fucking track car, which has primer for paint.. who gives a fuck about the crack?
and i talk shit because i am not looking at JUST the dash, I am thinking about the big picture.
my point is, the dash has to match with the ENTIRE interior of the car:
- door panels
- center console
- rear interior
- a pillar covers
- b pillar covers
- etc, etc, etcetera
lol, your metaphor is hilarious!
I couldn't agree more. OP's mentality/logic as to why he's doing this may be off... but he is posting info on a specific subject, in this case, a How-To on flocking and its results, which may/will help others that consider this. :)
punxva
09-10-2009, 11:36 PM
let me give you an example. lets say you have a girlfriend whos fuckin fat AND ugly, but you're complaining not that she is fat and ugly.. but about the wart on her toe. so pay for a doctor to remove the wart, and this makes you happy? what about the fact that you're going out with an ugly sea donkey who's FAT and UGLY?
quoted for the truth...
budski
09-10-2009, 11:38 PM
just add....
only interior parts are dash, center console, and race seats. Only two of those will be flocked...
slickdrifter
09-11-2009, 02:37 AM
hey i was lookin at flocking static applicators, do you think using a home powdercoating gun would work since it works on the same premise? just ground the gun to the adhesive on the dash, because the adhesive i believe is made to conduct small amounts of electricity. In my head it seems like it should work no problem. i just wanna go try it
zenki.life
09-11-2009, 02:50 AM
haha sea donkey......
mehsilvia
09-11-2009, 08:46 AM
hey i was lookin at flocking static applicators, do you think using a home powdercoating gun would work since it works on the same premise? just ground the gun to the adhesive on the dash, because the adhesive i believe is made to conduct small amounts of electricity. In my head it seems like it should work no problem. i just wanna go try it
Not so sure about that. Id contact one of these manufacturers (like DonJer) and ask them the question.
If you took the first layer off the dash the actual part that cracks can you jusy flock over that part??
No, the adhesive cannot be applied to a pourous surface. You would need to also remove the foam padding to get to the bare plastic shell underneath.
Flocking is nothing new. Its been around for ages in the hot rod and car-audio worlds. Not to mention the million craft applications. One thing i came across when researching Flock was that racers liked to use it on their dashboards to reduce glare. Since the fibers dont have a high gloss finish, but a subtle sheen to them.
Mike,
Id definately like to meet up one day to get a beer or something. Perhaps we will cross paths at one of the local meets. Although at this time, i dont have anything but a flocked ashtray in my new S13 - lol. All of the flocked parts were sold with the fastback.
I am planning to shoot another dash that ive got laying around. Possibly to put up for sale. Its got some small dimple-like cracks that need to be sealed up before shooting it with the adhesive.
I have to say, i was VERY skeptical myself until i actually applied the product. I went so far as to do the entire dash, door panels, center console and even the ROOF of my fastback (to test the "claimed" durability). Needless to say, it looked really damn good! And became a popular item to see and feel at the meets (not to mention the hundreds of flock'd jokes)
I personally think that this is a great, inexpensive and easy way to cleanup an old cracked dash.
~Chris
s0fa king
09-11-2009, 09:16 AM
shoulda filled in the cracks.
my dash is out in my garage waiting to be flocked, i just need to get around to it.
S14_Kouki
09-11-2009, 09:25 AM
thank you for answering my question everyone :)
mehsilvia
09-11-2009, 09:28 AM
thank you for answering my question everyone :)
Ive flocked a crap ton of shit. Feel free to PM me if you like.
s0fa king
09-14-2009, 06:26 PM
just did mine yesterday.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/sofakingfaabu/006-3.jpg
lazysk8er2
09-14-2009, 06:57 PM
how durable is it for lets say an armrest. will it fade out quick (2-3 days) with your elbow rubbing or w.e.
also i dunno if i read this right but did someone say they flocked a seat? wtf?
Propaganda
09-14-2009, 08:27 PM
its just cheap shit. i mean, you get a dash for free.. cool. take the dash and have it stitched with alcantara. shit would look porsche tight.
Wrapped dashes look like shit most of the time to me. Although I guess those are low dollar jobs
I want to flock mine because I'm a ricer.. Makes me feel like a rally driver :wan:
mehsilvia
09-14-2009, 09:32 PM
just did mine yesterday.
Looks good.
Just wait till you brush off all the excess, and see it in the sunlight for the first time!
how durable is it for lets say an armrest. will it fade out quick (2-3 days) with your elbow rubbing or w.e.
also i dunno if i read this right but did someone say they flocked a seat? wtf?
Its not that durable to high-wear areas like an armrest. Hell, neither is suede really.
I would not do any item that is going to get constant rubbing. A Steering wheel (for example) would be a bad idea. And a Seat would be rediculous, though i have received a number requests.
S14_Kouki
09-14-2009, 09:54 PM
Ive flocked a crap ton of shit. Feel free to PM me if you like.
Thank you, ill prob be doing that whenever I find a way to get my dash out (My cage is in the way lol
Hell, neither is suede really.
I would not do any item that is going to get constant rubbing. A Steering wheel (for example) would be a bad idea. And a Seat would be rediculous, though I have received a number requests.
Idk why ppl have suede seats thats the stupidest thing ever. Iv had a suada nardi for 2 years and its still in really good condition. Sorry for not a better pic http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/CopyofDSC_0088.jpg
pyshin
11-15-2009, 06:12 PM
How do you clean a flocked dash..? Just got one from JEDIs13 and seems like everything's just rubbing off..
lazysk8er2
11-15-2009, 06:53 PM
my best guess would be a vacuum cleaner and a lint roller
pyshin
11-15-2009, 06:56 PM
my best guess would be a vacuum cleaner and a lint roller
Will the flock keep coming off..? I took a swipe or two with a towel and it came off so I stopped..
stone184
11-17-2009, 08:33 AM
Subscribed for later.
mehsilvia
11-17-2009, 09:11 AM
my best guess would be a vacuum cleaner and a lint roller
I use my airhose and compressor, or sometimes a damp cloth. Just dont rub it, wipe it.
How do you clean a flocked dash..? Just got one from JEDIs13 and seems like everything's just rubbing off..
Will the flock keep coming off..? I took a swipe or two with a towel and it came off so I stopped..
Hmm, thats not normal. Ive never had the flock come off from wiping it. Excessive rubbing (like an elbow) will eventually affect the flock, but never from wiping.
JEDIs13 - was the dash spray painted or maybe had been treaded with armoral sometime before it was painted? I can only think that maybe the adhesive isnt sticking to the surface for some reason. I generally sand the whole dash lightly to give it something to grip.
Drift N Dragg
11-17-2009, 09:23 AM
^^ Master Flocker
JEDIs13
11-17-2009, 09:24 AM
JEDIs13 - was the dash spray painted or maybe had been treaded with armoral sometime before it was painted? I can only think that maybe the adhesive isnt sticking to the surface for some reason. I generally sand the whole dash lightly to give it something to grip.
dash was not painted, and i did give it a light sanding on the entire surface.
however i didn't do the best job of removing all the excess fibers. i just flipped it over and shook it for a while.
and to peter ill let you know when that other dash is ready so you can come check it out. none of the other dash's or pillars that i flocked did that.
send me a pic of where it came off. is it all the flock that coming off or just a little bit of the fibers??
conrad_s13.5
11-17-2009, 09:29 AM
seams sketchy,... id just keep an eye out for a dash in good condition
mehsilvia
11-17-2009, 09:32 AM
dash was not painted, and i did give it a light sanding on the entire surface.
however i didn't do the best job of removing all the excess fibers. i just flipped it over and shook it for a while.
and to peter ill let you know when that other dash is ready so you can come check it out. none of the other dash's or pillars that i flocked did that.
send me a pic of where it came off. is it all the flock that coming off or just a little bit of the fibers??
Yeah, if you only shook it, there is gonna be alot more excess fiber that will be falling off. After the 24hr curing time, i usually brush the crap out of the dash to remove all the excess.
Peter - the flock should be even and almost like a fine fuzz. Excess fibers that dont soak into the adhesive will just simply fall off. Continue to wipe down the dash and check to see if the surface underneath is all evenly covered in fiber. Its not supposed to be thick.
pyshin
11-17-2009, 02:04 PM
Peter - the flock should be even and almost like a fine fuzz. Excess fibers that dont soak into the adhesive will just simply fall off. Continue to wipe down the dash and check to see if the surface underneath is all evenly covered in fiber. Its not supposed to be thick.
Alright, I'll try that later tonight when I go home. I was just afraid to keep wiping because I don't know how flocking works and thought it would all eventually come off..
s13dan
11-17-2009, 03:42 PM
I want to see one in a car (s13). Because i would think that a flocked dash with OEM door panels will look odd. But i do like the flocked look, i figured it would rub off on a door panel. I like to drive with my arm out the window. :cool:
Any pics would be great.
93nismo
11-17-2009, 04:37 PM
I want to see one on a car (s13). Because i would think that a flocked dash with OEM door panels will look odd. But i do like the flocked look, i figured it would rub off on a door panel. I like to drive with my arm out the window. :cool:
Any pics would be great.
i was wondering the same thing. lol i always hang my arm out my window:]
kenji815
04-26-2010, 12:42 PM
Alittle flocking i did for a friend's wrx dash
http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs045.snc3/13321_116182191737700_105680349454551_170940_55270 7_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs045.snc3/13321_116182208404365_105680349454551_170942_39016 03_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs045.snc3/13321_116182215071031_105680349454551_170943_65456 1_n.jpg
Chrischeezer
04-26-2010, 12:50 PM
the point of this is to kill any type of reflection of the dash on the windshield right? and reduce glare off the dash.
how durable is that stuff? seems like it could rub right off..
NiSilS14
04-26-2010, 01:31 PM
the point of this is to kill any type of reflection of the dash on the windshield right? and reduce glare off the dash.
how durable is that stuff? seems like it could rub right off..
The point of it is that it's a low cost alternative to fixing a cracked dash that 95% of all s-chassis suffer from. That would just be an added bonus I guess.
kenji815
04-26-2010, 01:46 PM
it doesn't rub off..
plus how often do you make contact with your dash board?
yes reduce glare / fixes cracked dash / and gives a nice touch to the interior.
Drifting-pedobear
04-26-2010, 06:30 PM
the point of this is to kill any type of reflection of the dash on the windshield right? and reduce glare off the dash.
how durable is that stuff? seems like it could rub right off..
you are right.
its not as durable as other things. it will start to fall off -quoting a shop owner who has experience with this crap; i have none.
The point of it is that it's a low cost alternative to fixing a cracked dash that 95% of all s-chassis suffer from. That would just be an added bonus I guess.
you are wrong.
it was originally used to eliminate glare on the dash. you are right in that it has always been a cheap way to do this. but it was never intended to FIX a cracked dash, as you can see, the op's dash is still cracked. it CAN be used to cover up REPAIRS of a crack in the dash with some epoxy.
WERDdabuilder
08-19-2010, 09:31 PM
the dash cracking is from what? getting beat down from the sun and being...20+ years old. so by covering it with the fibers would that prevent other cracks from starting? i want to find out before i do all this and BAM! another crack.
Tom25666
08-19-2010, 09:43 PM
oh i get it. because flock kind of sounds like fuck.
90white240
08-19-2010, 09:53 PM
^^^^ el O el.... lol
510-SR20DET
08-19-2010, 11:44 PM
can someone please tell me how does it feel when you touch the flocked dash? Does it feel soft as sued or does it hard as rough wall?
Team DET
08-20-2010, 01:06 AM
can someone please tell me how does it feel when you touch the flocked dash? Does it feel soft as sued or does it hard as rough wall?
Its very soft to the touch. Softer than suede.
When i flocked a bunch of parts on my car, no one could keep their hands off of it. They would just stand there groping it - lol ............
godrifttoday
08-20-2010, 01:29 AM
FLOCK!!! Just buy a mint dash, they run 80-100 flocking bucks!! Time is money... Think about all the time u going to spend to get it looking flocking nice... Flock that... And the amount of the flocking product is appx 40 bucks shiped so for another 40 bucks u get a mint dash!
NoPistons!
08-20-2010, 04:38 AM
I'd imagine JB weld would do the trick or any type of "filler" al lons as it isn't pourus (sp?) or else it absorbs the glue
wtf crack are you smoking?! Are you flocking serious? JB WELD? Really?
Fiberglass. Sand. Flock.
What if i smack a bitches flocking face into my flocked dash? Will it feel silky and smooth or will it teach her to never burn dinner again?
niSm095
08-20-2010, 10:17 PM
I've done this for four dashes as per mehsilvia's original write up. It's a cool product. works best if glue is thinned out and sprayed from a paint gun. The stuff itself works pretty good, but it does come of with wear and tear.
if you're tall like me and your leg rubs the dash next to the radio den, the flocking won't be there long. As far as covering cracks- I used JB plastic weld to no avail, baking soda/super glue mix worked alright, I tried shoe goo on one, that was okay...
and no, she'll keep burning your dinner. nothing will fix that.
510-SR20DET
08-21-2010, 12:33 AM
I was being serious. I dont know how flocking feel like to the touch. I haven't seen it in person nor touched it before. Is it wrong to ask?
I have a fucking blue dash and being in Norcal it is so hard to look for a nice un-cracked black dash. If i do find one it would be ridiculous price. Therefore i was thinking about flock. I get my dash become black.
NoPistons!
08-21-2010, 04:35 AM
Hey, dont cry. I drive an 88 rx7. My dash and 99.8 percent of my interior will disintegrate if you look at it funny. I SERIOUSLY would try laying some chopped mat and resin over the cracks, sanding, smoothing and then laying bondo or some other cool filler and then flocking.
Shoe goo is THE SHIT. I've only used it on shoes i've skated in and wanted a few more sessions out of but i never thought to ever use it on a car. Great tip. Shit is resilient!
Okinawandrifter87
08-21-2010, 05:21 AM
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If you had followed up on your other thread of questions where you asked it you would have saw that I answered it as well.
510-SR20DET
08-22-2010, 12:48 AM
If you had followed up on your other thread of questions where you asked it you would have saw that I answered it as well.
yeah well i need this answer from more than one person. Sorry no offend but we are all on internet and sometime you cant trust only one source.
DreamN
08-22-2010, 01:04 AM
most jewelry boxes are often covered or lined in flock. it's soft. very similar to suede.
if you have a chance just goto Target or any other store with a jewelry section and ask to see some of the jewelry boxes they have for rings. that's your best bet to actually find out for yourself what it feels like.
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