Everyone always either wraps or paints there dash vents so thought id do summat a bit different.

Bought a flock kit off ebay. .

Heres the results.

Before,during and after shot.

Not bad for a first attempt. . .i like the look,looks a little more posh than just paint,dunno how hard wearing it is yet or anything,but time will tell,if I've done it right it should be tho. :-)

Just thought id share my "different" approach. :-)

Edited 2 February, 201313 yr by vrs'burks

Well done for trying something different

Looks good! How much was the kit and what did you have to do? I under stand its something about an electric charge?

Looks good! How much was the kit and what did you have to do? I under stand its something about an electric charge?

Kit was £20ish. . .

Yeah proper flocking is done with an electro static gun. . But i looked into it and its usual expensive unless you know someone in the trade. .

With the kit you get glue,flock material and a "puffer" bottle. .

Just apply the glue,puff the flock on,leave it 24hours . . And brush the excess off.

I dint do bad for a first attempt. . Still got the other vents to do and maby some other stuff so i might be an expert at diy flocking by the end of things Haha.

That's really cool. Good job man

I've got a lot of time for tasteful/subtle modification

The thought of flocking little bits and pieces had crossed my mind so I'm glad someone has done it

I am in love and may be having to steal this pal haha

Looks brilliant.

Nice alternative to painting & wrapping.

Just seen this on Instagram.

Looks good

Me likes. Can you get different colour flock though? I've got a green thing going on at the mo

Me likes. Can you get different colour flock though? I've got a green thing going on at the mo

Yes mate you can get different colour materials in the kit :-). .

Thanks for the positive comments people :-D

Stupid question what is flocking? Is if a kind of suede type fabric?

for something different, for the look just dont like it, looks like suede

Edited 2 February, 201313 yr by ajs_vrs

I've seen full dashes done like this, looked great. Was a civic type r . Really suited it

Might be a stupid question but, is it soft to the touch, or same as painted/wrapped/normal ?

I get the feeling these are something you'd have to see in the flesh to truly appreciate.

Stupid question what is flocking? Is if a kind of suede type fabric?

Its microscopic fibres that are "puffed" or sprayed if you like onto glue applied to the surface. .feels alot like velvet. :-)

Its not a new thing,its an old motorsport thing,they have flocked dashes in touring/rally cars,it doesn't produce any glare if the sun shines on it ect.

Edited 2 February, 201313 yr by vrs'burks

Might be a stupid question but, is it soft to the touch, or same as painted/wrapped/normal ?

I get the feeling these are something you'd have to see in the flesh to truly appreciate.

Its soft feeling .. Alot like velvet. :-)

Adds more depth than just painting or wrapping i think.

Ahh so you can get touchy feely with the car nice

Love this !! Might have to "borrow" this idea ..

U goin UD?

Love this !! Might have to "borrow" this idea ..

U goin UD?

Yes mate ill be there,car will be in public car park most likely tho,coz i ain't had no email back from em n i don't think I'll have the car done in time Haha.

I like it. Looks really good.

Well done, decent first attempt.

carpet burns on your head in an accident lol

UPDATE.

finally got round to doing my centre vent. . .

The grey sheen is due to the flash on my camera

This one was a little harder and i had to do it twice coz i dint get the glue even first time. But Im pleased with it overall :-).

Awesome !!

Ebay item number ? Iv looked n couldnt find it :(

Awesome !!

Ebay item number ? Iv looked n couldnt find it :(

Ill have a look man. . I got this off someone but I've found em on ebay before, i think its by someone called ramsport this one. . But frost automotive doone aswell.