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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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What the flocking is going on? Better get the flocking dash out!!!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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I like it
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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I just received the kit in the mail and will most likely do it this weekend. Although, I realize how sick of cars i am right now. I am looking at the dash and dreading the 15 min its going to take me to get the dash out. . Way too much working on the car this year for my taste.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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LOL, mines literally held on by the 4 side bolts and one zip tie.

Post pics after!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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So, i spent some time yesterday and this morning flocking the dash. All I can say is WOW! This is such an easy bad *** mod for a race car. I've always hated the reflection i get in early morning or late afternoon sessions and this will help solve that problem. It was sooooo easy to do and looks amazing. I will post pics in a few days when i get it back in the car.

I also did some research on flocking after i finished the dash because of how good it looks. What i found out is that this DIY kit is just as good or if not better then pro flocking. The only difference is they use electrostatic charge to make the fibers stand on end. Which gives it a better feel. But, actually dosnt reduce glare as much as doing it without electricity.

Thanks for the tip filthy!

I only used 1 bag for the whole dash and shifter consol. It does require cleaning up and recycling the fibers but it wasn't a big deal.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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No problem, glad you got around to doing it! Looking forward to the pics!

It's crazy how easy it really is, and how awesome it looks when completed.

Remember to use air to get all the extra fibers off after its cured, or else you'll have a mess in your car....ask me how I know.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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I really cannot believe how good it looks. I've been trying to build a nice interior in the race car (ala, Robevo's car) and this is a great/ cheap addition.

Those fibers are insane. I can't believe how small they are. It's like dust.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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and now I know what "flocking" is. thanks guys!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jerdeitzel
I really cannot believe how good it looks. I've been trying to build a nice interior in the race car (ala, Robevo's car) and this is a great/ cheap addition.

Those fibers are insane. I can't believe how small they are. It's like dust.
Right?! It completely changed the look of my interior. Goes so well with the white interior/cage.

Yeah, it's crazy how small the fibers are. I still have a whole bag left over!

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and now I know what "flocking" is. thanks guys!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Looks good Filthy!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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if i only want to do the upper, does it come off separately or do you have to pull the whole dash out?

edit: did a search and the whole thing has to come out. fiddlesticks!

Last edited by n2oiroc; Nov 5, 2012 at 07:07 PM.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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funny, i just got my tracking number today for my shipment of flocking materials
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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looks pretty good, like suede
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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I need to do this over the winter...
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by blackenedwings
Looks good Filthy!
Thanks man!

Originally Posted by n2oiroc
if i only want to do the upper, does it come off separately or do you have to pull the whole dash out?

edit: did a search and the whole thing has to come out. fiddlesticks!
Have to pull the entire dash. It comes apart, so you can flock it in sections, so you're able to take your time on each section.

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funny, i just got my tracking number today for my shipment of flocking materials
Hell yeah; post pics when you're done!

Originally Posted by jmcmill3
looks pretty good, like suede
Feels just like suede as well.

I wonder if it would hold up on my steering wheel. I need to contact donjer and see if anyone has done it before.

Originally Posted by Kidloco51
I need to do this over the winter...
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