So I thought I would have a go at electro static flocking... done a few parts now, here is the dash. Im not running the heater, so fibreglass up the vents and remade sections to go around the cage.








Flocker... flock... adhesive... something to flock... mask and goggles... thats about it.








It was my first attempt, but seems ok. No more glare on the track

 

Looks great!

 

looks great...i'd also do something about the steering column...maybe paint it black

 

I like it a lot! It was easy to do?

 

Looks great you flocker.

 

More details on the process? Material? Thanks.

 

Thanks guys, process is by a flocking machine, this is various depending on what you are coating. I got a hand held one. Fill it with flock fibres from a craft shop, put an adhesive on the surface, ground the machine to the item being flocked, and wave it over till covered.

 

Does the item being flocked need to conduct electrickery?

 

I have always liked the look of this, good job!

 

Only the substrate needs to... you earth to the item, and its best to have the earth (clip) touching the adhesive, so that conducts.

 

Well that's one hell of a first attempt

 

Thanks mate, you are supposed to use a dye to get the adhesive the same colour as the flock, but I could get a dye that worked well, so picked a clear adhesive. Could do better but not bad for doing it in the backyard.

 

That looks excellent. I'm not familiar with the process. Is any type of top coat treatment required to keep it from losing fiber when rubbed?

 

Nope, nothing, it needs a belt sander to remove... so rubbing isnt an issue. You can scratch it with your finger nails and not make a mark.

 

That looks great. Any idea on UV resistance?