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Chrisw · 01-17-2008, 01:54 PM

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 · 01-17-2008, 01:55 PM

wtf is "flocking"

smelly240 · 01-17-2008, 01:57 PM

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 · 01-17-2008, 02:00 PM

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

dirtdiggler666 · 01-17-2008, 02:05 PM

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

Chrisw · 01-17-2008, 02:06 PM

This is flcoking... Also, that page is just a page to a company that does it.
I was looking to do it myself....

smelly240 · 01-17-2008, 02:08 PM

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

http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.a...=Interior+Trim

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

they make fake xmas trees outta it,

Chrisw · 01-17-2008, 02:17 PM

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 · 01-17-2008, 02:32 PM

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* · 01-17-2008, 06:23 PM

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 · 01-17-2008, 06:42 PM

on a serious note...

its ugly IMHO.

bo2o · 01-17-2008, 06:52 PM

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

smelly240 · 01-17-2008, 06:58 PM

gettin it wrapped is pricey

firelizard · 01-17-2008, 06:58 PM

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* · 01-17-2008, 07:04 PM

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

aa87 · 01-17-2008, 07:07 PM

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 · 01-17-2008, 07:14 PM

Go Alcantara or go home flocker.

smelly240 · 01-17-2008, 07:16 PM

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 · 01-17-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njd07

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

go flock yourself.

-***JOKER***- · 12-19-2008, 10:03 AM

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 · 12-19-2008, 10:33 AM

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 · 12-19-2008, 11:20 AM

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 · 12-19-2008, 02:35 PM

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

allntrlundrgrnd · 12-19-2008, 02:42 PM

DonJer Products

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

looks rad imo

*DALAZ_68* · 12-19-2008, 02:47 PM

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 · 02-15-2009, 06:10 PM

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 · 02-15-2009, 06:18 PM

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 · 02-15-2009, 06:29 PM

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
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 · 02-15-2009, 07:11 PM

russel flocked his dash looked pretty good

*TougeLabs* · 02-15-2009, 07:22 PM

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

01-17-2008, 01:54 PM	#1
Chrisw Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton Age: 37 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Dash Flocking DIY 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.

01-17-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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 __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-17-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 41 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	is it kinda like the fake snow you put on your xmas tree __________________

01-17-2008, 02:08 PM	#7
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	well - have at it if u must - dont say i didnt warn ya http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.a...=Interior+Trim there are places in the US and im sure canada that do it... they make fake xmas trees outta it, __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-17-2008, 02:32 PM	#9
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-17-2008, 01:55 PM	#2
tt99ol Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: quartz hill CA Age: 34 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wtf is "flocking"

01-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#4
Chrisw Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton Age: 37 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I want to do it on the track'r....

01-17-2008, 02:06 PM	#6
Chrisw Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton Age: 37 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	This is flcoking... Also, that page is just a page to a company that does it. I was looking to do it myself....

01-17-2008, 02:17 PM	#8
Chrisw Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton Age: 37 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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...

01-17-2008, 06:23 PM	#10
Tops* Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Age: 33 Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	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. __________________ MADE IN JAPAN

01-17-2008, 06:52 PM	#12
bo2o Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: 626 socal! Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	what about truck bed coating your dash? or tell someone to wrap fake sueade? __________________ fS! *vlsd ! slim fans ! hid kits ! lug nuts !* http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?d...earchuser=bo2o ^^^click^^^

01-17-2008, 06:58 PM	#13
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	gettin it wrapped is pricey __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-17-2008, 06:58 PM	#14
firelizard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 32 Posts: 705 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: firelizard Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Why not just wrap it in fuzzy fabric. It'll be less of a pain in the arse than trying to flock it yourself. __________________

01-17-2008, 07:04 PM	#15
njd07 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: canada Age: 35 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	why the flock are you into this "flocking"? wouldnt flocking add weight to the flocking dash. thats flocking stupid. __________________ s13 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193416 sr parts fs: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193399 s14 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193420 180sx part out http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=203711

01-17-2008, 07:07 PM	#16
aa87 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 33 Posts: 1,116 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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. __________________ Hookers and blow.

01-17-2008, 07:14 PM	#17
undesiredshoe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisco Age: 32 Posts: 787 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Go Alcantara or go home flocker.

01-17-2008, 07:16 PM	#18
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

12-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#20
-*JOKER*- Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: petrol station Age: 37 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry to bring this OLD thread back up but has anyone done it themselves?? if so please make DIY guide!!!with loads of pics

12-19-2008, 10:33 AM	#21
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

12-19-2008, 11:20 AM	#22
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,652 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	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. __________________ ... ... ... ... .

12-19-2008, 02:35 PM	#23
Mangudai Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Couldn't one just wrap say, alcantara instead of flocking it? I don't know, so im asking.

12-19-2008, 02:42 PM	#24
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 2,460 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	DonJer Products this dude did it himself using ^diy kit on an sti. looks rad imo __________________ Kouki for sale!!

12-19-2008, 02:47 PM	#25
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 35 Posts: 15,080 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	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 __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

02-15-2009, 06:10 PM	#26
i4utxs Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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?

02-15-2009, 06:18 PM	#27
i4utxs Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dash-Interior Flocking 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.

02-15-2009, 06:29 PM	#28
weshole Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Age: 49 Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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 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. __________________

02-15-2009, 07:11 PM	#29
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,480 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	russel flocked his dash looked pretty good

02-15-2009, 07:22 PM	#30
TougeLabs Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Age: 36 Posts: 1,570 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Umm Suede. I mean thats what we used on the rally rs

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