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opticnerv · 05-04-2009, 01:12 PM

I bought my car for 500 bucks no engine but a full interior, the only problem was the person kinda took the interior apart and painted everything with black spray paint. The most annoying part is that he spray painted the dashboard black as if that alone would fix the cracks. I decided to flock the dashboard. I got all the supplies from donjer flocking DonJer Flocking Fibers Supplies Suede-Tex Soft Flock Rayon Nylon Spray Applicators Kits Adhesive Cars Decoys Rods .

I ordered:

1 pound of nylon suede-tex ( you may be able to get away with less I ordered alot because I'm going to flock other parts too)

8oz of black undercoat adhesive

1 Mini flocker

Before you can begin flocking you need to seal up any cracks.
To seal the cracks I sanded the cracks down to make them flush with the surface. It is absolutely neccesary to seal cracks because they will show.

To Seal the cracks I used bondo. I bought a small small project pack for 7 bucks at pep boys. Mix the bondo like the instructions Then go ahead and fill the cracks. the bondo gets stiff really fast so work quick. Let the bondo dry for 20 minutes. Then Sand the surfaces smooth.

Now for the flocking process I had more pictures but the god dammed iphones pictures keep dissapearing when I plug it into the computer. The instructions are simple though. Clean the surface. apply the adhesive with a paintroller you have to work quick though and DONT miss any spots with the adhessive. fill the mini flocker half way and start pumping it !! its better if you have two people going at it because trust me it's harder than rubbing one out. after that don't touch it for 24hours just to be safe. It takes 72 hours to fully cure but within 24hours you can handle it.

Hope you enjoy. I searched google for any write ups on how to flock a dashboard but found nothing I hope this helps someone.

I will post an in car picture after I figure out my electrical problem and get the car running. Thanks for reading !!

rsibley22 · 05-04-2009, 01:20 PM

oh what! new dash celebrate!

Koopa Troopa · 05-04-2009, 01:24 PM

Awesome man, thanks for the write up.

Jakob · 05-04-2009, 01:49 PM

great! i love it if you can do things like that yourself

southerncross · 05-04-2009, 01:57 PM

holy crap, ive never even heard of that stuff. thats pretty neat man. i have 3 spare dashes that are cracked to hell, i may have to try this after seeing your post.

*DALAZ_68* · 05-04-2009, 02:01 PM

ohhsnap...good job...

allntrlundrgrnd · 05-04-2009, 02:02 PM

hell yeah i was seriously waiting on someone to do this to their dash and explain it.

props to you brotha i'll prob be attempting this in the summer

OBEEWON · 05-04-2009, 02:19 PM

Hmm. I might be one muthr flockin dude since I got me a nice crack in my dash. Good info.

DreamN · 05-04-2009, 02:24 PM

damn... now I'm getting the itch to do my dashboard. though I think I rather use actual suede material. looks good though.

take some higher quality shots of the dash. would like to see how it truly looks.

lazysk8er2 · 05-04-2009, 02:25 PM

yea they did this on z31performance and also my friend has it on his subie

http://z31performance.com/forum/view...=a&hilit=flock

zugoi · 05-04-2009, 02:29 PM

I was thinking of either doing what your doing or just to the cheap super glue and baking soda repair.

Mister.E · 05-04-2009, 03:40 PM

that's pretty badass man

opticnerv · 05-04-2009, 04:58 PM

This is in my opinion a lot easier than any other repair method for dashboards I don't really have to take a higher res picture because honestly its so fuzzy you cant really appreciate the texture in a picture.

Some advantages :
Anti-Glare
Cheap
Looks A+
Feels like pussy

TravisSW · 05-04-2009, 05:04 PM

What kind of pussy have you handled opticnerv? That's almost disturbing. haha

I wonder how it fairs against the heat, would it make the car hotter or would it have no affect?

I want to do this to my green s14 dash.

opticnerv · 05-04-2009, 05:13 PM

You have to feel this and you will agree !! haha They sell the green flock and green adhesive. I actually asked my self the same question, I also wondered if it would change the interiors acoustics. When I get my electrical problem figured out I will install the dash and let you all know how it looks.

If anyone could help I posted me Electrical problem here :
http://zilvia.net/f/engine-tech/2546...l-i-think.html

mehsilvia · 05-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Holy Hell thats shit looks great. And its CHEAP!

I just might have to get some and screw around with it.

It claims to be fade/weather/outdoor resistant, so im sure a dash would hold up just fine.

I can see it now, doing doorpanels, center consoles, radio trim, etc . . .

Thanks for the link & info on it.

DreamN · 05-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Chris, I'm feeling the same way after reading the Z31 thread. Let's have a flocking party!

landins13 · 05-04-2009, 05:29 PM

thats pretty awesome not gonna lie, if my dash was cracked id totally do this, i kinda want to either way.

Banegraphix · 05-04-2009, 05:31 PM

Haha I did this to door panel inserts on my old Hachi except it was alot easier due to working as a screen printer we have the electrically charged flock wands what size fibers did you use I used a 1 mil red fiber which was pretty cool fealing on the old elbows when driving haha. Good job that turned out pretty well

opticnerv · 05-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Those wands are a lot of money I'm not really sure what size fibers they are, they didn't specify, but it does feel really nice. I screen print too !

Banegraphix · 05-04-2009, 05:49 PM

Yea there not cheap we also have the M&R in head flocker which is pretty cool for multi color flock designs. I love teaching the junior press operators how to use the wand cause of course I have to be a dick and tell them to hold the pallet while flocking haha. You can hear that zap from across the shop

mehsilvia · 05-04-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamN

Chris, I'm feeling the same way after reading the Z31 thread. Let's have a flocking party!

That might be a good idea! We will chat about it.

ryguy · 05-04-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banegraphix

Haha I did this to door panel inserts on my old Hachi except it was alot easier due to working as a screen printer we have the electrically charged flock wands what size fibers did you use I used a 1 mil red fiber which was pretty cool fealing on the old elbows when driving haha. Good job that turned out pretty well

How does this stand up to elbows? Does it rub off after a long time? My door panels need attention, since my attempt at upholstery is beginning to fail.

ixfxi · 05-04-2009, 09:44 PM

looks like a home made batman costume

lazysk8er2 · 05-04-2009, 10:34 PM

my e30 seats are taking a toll i wonder if they are good for sidebolsters on seats lol 24 year od leather vs me = rippage

iRONDONkey · 05-04-2009, 10:43 PM

good job though. looks hella clean.

reccakun08 · 05-05-2009, 10:38 AM

nicely done u going to do the door panels as well?

ericcastro · 05-05-2009, 10:43 AM

I thought about this.
Or use duvatine on the dash.

then i saw the amount of dirt on the dash after the last event.

opticnerv · 05-05-2009, 10:34 PM

yeah the center console thingy is getting flocked and the door cards

s13dan · 05-06-2009, 05:11 PM

do they make that nylon suede in dark BLUE?
If they do hell im ganna do it, but ima use plastic fillers instead of body filler.

05-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
opticnerv Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union County, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HOW TO : Flock Dashboard give it the suede look I bought my car for 500 bucks no engine but a full interior, the only problem was the person kinda took the interior apart and painted everything with black spray paint. The most annoying part is that he spray painted the dashboard black as if that alone would fix the cracks. I decided to flock the dashboard. I got all the supplies from donjer flocking DonJer Flocking Fibers Supplies Suede-Tex Soft Flock Rayon Nylon Spray Applicators Kits Adhesive Cars Decoys Rods . I ordered: 1 pound of nylon suede-tex ( you may be able to get away with less I ordered alot because I'm going to flock other parts too) 8oz of black undercoat adhesive 1 Mini flocker Before you can begin flocking you need to seal up any cracks. To seal the cracks I sanded the cracks down to make them flush with the surface. It is absolutely neccesary to seal cracks because they will show. To Seal the cracks I used bondo. I bought a small small project pack for 7 bucks at pep boys. Mix the bondo like the instructions Then go ahead and fill the cracks. the bondo gets stiff really fast so work quick. Let the bondo dry for 20 minutes. Then Sand the surfaces smooth. Now for the flocking process I had more pictures but the god dammed iphones pictures keep dissapearing when I plug it into the computer. The instructions are simple though. Clean the surface. apply the adhesive with a paintroller you have to work quick though and DONT miss any spots with the adhessive. fill the mini flocker half way and start pumping it !! its better if you have two people going at it because trust me it's harder than rubbing one out. after that don't touch it for 24hours just to be safe. It takes 72 hours to fully cure but within 24hours you can handle it. Hope you enjoy. I searched google for any write ups on how to flock a dashboard but found nothing I hope this helps someone. I will post an in car picture after I figure out my electrical problem and get the car running. Thanks for reading !!

05-04-2009, 01:20 PM	#2
rsibley22 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Riverside, Cali Age: 34 Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	oh what! new dash celebrate! __________________

05-04-2009, 01:24 PM	#3
Koopa Troopa Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 北谷著, 沖縄県、日本 Posts: 2,565 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Awesome man, thanks for the write up. __________________ Buy my Stillway shifter!

05-04-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 15,077 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	ohhsnap...good job... __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

05-04-2009, 02:02 PM	#7
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,481 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	hell yeah i was seriously waiting on someone to do this to their dash and explain it. props to you brotha i'll prob be attempting this in the summer __________________ https://www.instagram.com/kook_180sx

05-04-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
Jakob Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: deutschland Age: 35 Posts: 483 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	great! i love it if you can do things like that yourself

05-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#5
southerncross Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: georgia Age: 42 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy crap, ive never even heard of that stuff. thats pretty neat man. i have 3 spare dashes that are cracked to hell, i may have to try this after seeing your post.

05-04-2009, 02:19 PM	#8
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Hmm. I might be one muthr flockin dude since I got me a nice crack in my dash. Good info. __________________

05-04-2009, 02:24 PM	#9
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	damn... now I'm getting the itch to do my dashboard. though I think I rather use actual suede material. looks good though. take some higher quality shots of the dash. would like to see how it truly looks. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

05-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#11
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking of either doing what your doing or just to the cheap super glue and baking soda repair. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

05-04-2009, 03:40 PM	#12
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	that's pretty badass man

05-04-2009, 04:58 PM	#13
opticnerv Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union County, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is in my opinion a lot easier than any other repair method for dashboards I don't really have to take a higher res picture because honestly its so fuzzy you cant really appreciate the texture in a picture. Some advantages : Anti-Glare Cheap Looks A+ Feels like pussy __________________ Why does the sig have so many rules

05-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#14
TravisSW Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,071 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	What kind of pussy have you handled opticnerv? That's almost disturbing. haha I wonder how it fairs against the heat, would it make the car hotter or would it have no affect? I want to do this to my green s14 dash. __________________ 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo (951) 1995 Nissan 240sx (S14) Miss ya.

05-04-2009, 05:13 PM	#15
opticnerv Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union County, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You have to feel this and you will agree !! haha They sell the green flock and green adhesive. I actually asked my self the same question, I also wondered if it would change the interiors acoustics. When I get my electrical problem figured out I will install the dash and let you all know how it looks. If anyone could help I posted me Electrical problem here : http://zilvia.net/f/engine-tech/2546...l-i-think.html __________________ Why does the sig have so many rules

05-04-2009, 05:13 PM	#16
mehsilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 48 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (39) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Holy Hell thats shit looks great. And its CHEAP! I just might have to get some and screw around with it. It claims to be fade/weather/outdoor resistant, so im sure a dash would hold up just fine. I can see it now, doing doorpanels, center consoles, radio trim, etc . . . Thanks for the link & info on it.

05-04-2009, 05:18 PM	#17
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Chris, I'm feeling the same way after reading the Z31 thread. Let's have a flocking party! __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

05-04-2009, 05:29 PM	#18
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	thats pretty awesome not gonna lie, if my dash was cracked id totally do this, i kinda want to either way. __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

05-04-2009, 05:31 PM	#19
Banegraphix Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa Age: 42 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Haha I did this to door panel inserts on my old Hachi except it was alot easier due to working as a screen printer we have the electrically charged flock wands what size fibers did you use I used a 1 mil red fiber which was pretty cool fealing on the old elbows when driving haha. Good job that turned out pretty well

05-04-2009, 05:41 PM	#20
opticnerv Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union County, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those wands are a lot of money I'm not really sure what size fibers they are, they didn't specify, but it does feel really nice. I screen print too ! __________________ Why does the sig have so many rules

05-04-2009, 05:49 PM	#21
Banegraphix Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa Age: 42 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea there not cheap we also have the M&R in head flocker which is pretty cool for multi color flock designs. I love teaching the junior press operators how to use the wand cause of course I have to be a dick and tell them to hold the pallet while flocking haha. You can hear that zap from across the shop

05-04-2009, 09:44 PM	#24
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	looks like a home made batman costume

05-04-2009, 10:43 PM	#26
iRONDONkey Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in yo mailbox! Posts: 463 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	good job though. looks hella clean.

05-05-2009, 10:38 AM	#27
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	nicely done u going to do the door panels as well?

05-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#29
opticnerv Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union County, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah the center console thingy is getting flocked and the door cards __________________ Why does the sig have so many rules

05-06-2009, 05:11 PM	#30
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	do they make that nylon suede in dark BLUE? If they do hell im ganna do it, but ima use plastic fillers instead of body filler. __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily