killerferret666
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 11:45 AM |
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Im making a dash how do you think I should cover it, links to materials used be great!
So I'm making my dash at the moment and would like peopel's opinions and experience. My dash looks like the below after much cutting,
fibreglassing and sanding;
So i want to cover it all, including the centre console etc...
Im thinking of a foam backed vinyl at the moment in a charcoal type of colour? I also dont want it to be textured like leather, id like it flat ...but
then that might not be vinyl! Any help advice on material would be great, Im handy enough with the attaching, darting etc....
[Edited on 1/4/14 by killerferret666]
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steve m
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 12:07 PM |
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If you can get the prepared finish perfect, what about a plain satin black finish
If not some crackle finish paint would look good (imho)
Steve
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killerferret666
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 01:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
If you can get the prepared finish perfect, what about a plain satin black finish
If not some crackle finish paint would look good (imho)
Steve
Would that show up oily finger marks? One of my bug bears if thats the case as those types of matt finishes are a nightmare to keep clean!
The advantage i thought about with foamed cloth is that any slight imperfections are hidden, also i suppose i should ask what thickness of foam if the
fabric isn't foam backed
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Slimy38
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 01:07 PM |
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Foam only needs to be about 5mm max if it's that kind of surface, any thicker and it will start making it's own curves as you pull it
tight.
Personally I like the matt flocking felt-like stuff that was 'the fashion' before carbon fibre and gloss black wrap took over. I saw it
mostly on rally cars (and wannabe's), and I liked it. No idea how to get it on there (spray fluff and glue I think?), and I don't know how
resilient it is, but it looks nice.
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snapper
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 01:14 PM |
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I used camping mat and yoga mat for dash, tunnel and arm rests
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jossey
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 02:19 PM |
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Leather like the Porsche
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1238-expanded-vinyl.aspx
Thanks
David Johnson
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AdamR
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 03:49 PM |
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Alcantara . Bit pricey perhaps, but looks and feels amazing.
[Edited on 1/4/14 by AdamR]
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CosKev3
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 05:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
Personally I like the matt flocking felt-like stuff that was 'the fashion' before carbon fibre and gloss black wrap took over. I saw it
mostly on rally cars (and wannabe's), and I liked it. No idea how to get it on there (spray fluff and glue I think?), and I don't know how
resilient it is, but it looks nice.
Flocking does look good.
Have seen work done by www.autoflock.co.uk and it is spot on, pretty sure he's a member on here too.
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BangedupTiger
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 05:23 PM |
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Another vote for flocking
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carpmart
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 06:01 PM |
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and another for flocking
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bi22le
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 08:30 PM |
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Another for flocking or Alcontara.
We use a matierial called Microcare or Libre which is the same stuff but water resistant. Not cheap but lush.
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james h
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 09:00 PM |
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Try sending for a sample of alcantara from
here.
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ChrisLeary
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| posted on 2/4/14 at 09:25 AM |
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How will flocking stand up to the weather? I don't have a windscreen or weather gear, and I'm not really planning on being an only good
weather driver... It's looks very good.
Cheers,
Chris
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Slimy38
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| posted on 2/4/14 at 09:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisLeary
How will flocking stand up to the weather? I don't have a windscreen or weather gear, and I'm not really planning on being an only good
weather driver... It's looks very good.
Cheers,
Chris
In that case, avoid alcantara. My tintop has leather/alcantara seats, and if they get wet the watermarks are awful. They clean up fine (a lot better
than the equivalent suede would!), but I'm guessing you won't want to keep cleaning it.
A very quick search gives this;
http://www.suffolkflockingservices.co.uk/FAQ.asp
quote:
Is it water proof? Yes, the nylon fibres are waterproof and so is the special adhesive. We have coated interior roof linings for the boat building
industry where water resistance is always a requirement.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 2/4/14 at 09:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisLeary
How will flocking stand up to the weather? I don't have a windscreen or weather gear, and I'm not really planning on being an only good
weather driver... It's looks very good.
Cheers,
Chris
I would think it will be fine,as its just tiny strands of plastic.
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davidimurray
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| posted on 2/4/14 at 09:58 AM |
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I just used some Vinyl material from Dunelm for my Dash and Dunelm. Has been out in the rain and has been fine.
 
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killerferret666
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| posted on 2/4/14 at 10:04 AM |
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cheers for all the suggestions, I do like flocking but I just think the prep of the dash is not high enough to meet what flocking would show.
I'm very particular about it looking good. So its going to have to be a material of some sort! looking like vinyl at the moment, although id
prefer a flat vinyl then the leather look.
Alcantra is nice, but very pricey!! especially for the amount id need.
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The Black Flash
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| posted on 2/4/14 at 10:10 PM |
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Regarding leather, you can get very fine automotive leather which has a flat, matt look with no grain. Not the cheapest, but plenty on ebay, and
costs about the same as Dynoc vinyl.
It might be a good idea to send around for a few samples of different things, especially for a dash your size, lots of places offer them for free, or
a couple of quid. The dash is a major bit of the car so it's worth spending on good materials there IMO. (great excuse that, it works on
everything )
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 6/4/14 at 04:13 AM |
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Have you visited the "Post your Dashboard Pictures" thread?
Ypu mayfind something that you like and ask the builder of your choice
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