Flock U alacantra alternative
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Flock U alacantra alternative
I'm in the process of buying a weekend racer 924S. It needs a new dash and since the car is so cheap - adding a new dash is not practical. They have dash caps like they offer on the 928 which is my likely route. In thinking about it I got the idea about applying flocking to dress up the PVC cap to look more like Alacantra. As it happens, seems that is already being offered in the automotive world.
So just a idea for our 928 pods (or other bits), which I also thought might look nice in Alacantra. Check this out;
http://www.banburyflockingservices.com
So just a idea for our 928 pods (or other bits), which I also thought might look nice in Alacantra. Check this out;
http://www.banburyflockingservices.com
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Don't waste your money on a dash cap, IME. Mine turned to all sorts of warps within 2 hours out in the sunlight, and it was not even that hot of a day.....there are all sorts of other folks who have tried them too referenced in other threads...doesn't matter if it a 928 or a 924. SOrt of like lighting your grill with a $100 bill....not to mention a fair amount of work to carefully follow the instructions (remove the dash, clean, glue clamp, reinstall the dash, then watch it warp)......
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If you are feeling DIY, Rockler Woodworking carries materials and supplies. Here is a link to one of their products (no aff.): http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...7&site=ROCKLER
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I always wondered what this stuff was, thanks for the link.
The flocking process looks like a perfect addition to re-doing interior parts for those who don't want a leather/vinyl covering.
Are there any such companies in the U.S.?
The flocking process looks like a perfect addition to re-doing interior parts for those who don't want a leather/vinyl covering.
Are there any such companies in the U.S.?
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It's around you more than you realize
I used to be the importer for this German flock equipment manufactorer http://en.maag-flock.com/content.php?id=107
We even developed multi-color application as per sample picture however the majorty of the applications are one color for the packaging industry like jewelery boxes, automotive sliding roofs panels, glove boxes, inside of ac ducts to reduce the airflow noise etc. imitation suede etc.
The fibres can last forever the durabilty is dependent on the quality of the adhesive used to bond them to the substrate they are applied to.
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We even developed multi-color application as per sample picture however the majorty of the applications are one color for the packaging industry like jewelery boxes, automotive sliding roofs panels, glove boxes, inside of ac ducts to reduce the airflow noise etc. imitation suede etc.
The fibres can last forever the durabilty is dependent on the quality of the adhesive used to bond them to the substrate they are applied to.
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I found a link to a whole bunch of vendors online all over the US. The closest to me is MA. I can't vouch for how good each vendor is. Link here. I'll make some calls during the week and update here.
http://flocking.org/members/
There is also DIY options for very very cheap but I'd prefer a professional application.
http://www.donjer.com
Here's a guy who DIY.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2392286
http://flocking.org/members/
There is also DIY options for very very cheap but I'd prefer a professional application.
http://www.donjer.com
Here's a guy who DIY.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2392286
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That looks quite nice! Nice contrast of finishes. Big plus would be lack of any glare in sunlight.
Out here in the desert, dust adherence would probably drive me nuts though.
Out here in the desert, dust adherence would probably drive me nuts though.
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If I was sure the final product would look 1st rate I would do the dash and pod in black.
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So this is pretty much similar to "tarred and feathered"? That's how it's applied?
I'm sure many people won't like the look because it is "racey" or ricey, lol. At the end of the day, it is a Porsche, not a Nissan Skyline.
I'm sure many people won't like the look because it is "racey" or ricey, lol. At the end of the day, it is a Porsche, not a Nissan Skyline.
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I really like the look of that. I've thought of a finish kind of like that for my little 190...was originally thinking synthetic suede or something like that.
How would something like that be cleaned, because I am sure that dust and such will place itself nicely in between the fibers...
How would something like that be cleaned, because I am sure that dust and such will place itself nicely in between the fibers...
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I've researched flocking for a long time but have never tried it. Thought it would be great for my 951. Just wish I knew how well the cheapy DIY kit works compared to the whole electrostatic install.
Want an example of flocking? Go look at the package trays and inside of your factory glove box. Those are flocked.
Want an example of flocking? Go look at the package trays and inside of your factory glove box. Those are flocked.