Tigz™ Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) Ive come across a few cheap metres if Suade.Before buying I thought Id bring a up cut home with me as he said it was ***** to try and use as its almost impossable to stretch.Hes not joking.I think its pretty much impossable to do in one piece and cant think of a way it could be done.Anyone got any ideas before I call him and tell him it doesn't matter? border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Edited February 8, 2006 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweZooT Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Not a tip, just a hunch.. steam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) Doesn't make any diffrence up fortunatly.Id asked that when he said it was hard.Hes responce was "we use it on flat surfaces like boot floors" Edited February 7, 2006 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweZooT Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I know there is somekind of spray, freq used by rallyracers,that gives the suede kinda look, but not feel..Though i cant say whats it called but if you want i can find out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Im trying to remember the name of the stuff.I think its been talked about before...Looks like that may be the way then.Just as shame really, as this suade was mega cheap style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think it would get minging pretty quick... like my suede Wallabees... thogh spilling beer on your door cards wouldn't happen quite so often!Boot lining? What sort o fhting do they put in their boot floors?S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I know there is somekind of spray, freq used by rallyracers, Im trying to remember the name of the stuff. Flocking!I think it would get minging pretty quick... Boot lining? What sort o fhting do they put in their boot floors? Its really hard wearing, and I don't like leather so thought it would be a good compromise.He had it to cover false floors, he installs audio equipment for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweZooT Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 bullseye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I have faux suede on my panels - its been there a little while now and is holding up very well. Just needs brushing every so often to keep the fluffyness in line and thats it.I found that a few small, neat creases in inconspicuous places (below the big handle, lower back corner) let me get it on my panels, although it might be diffferent if thats real suede style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweZooT Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) Flocking, did a quick check here in sweden and i guess it would set you back a £100 or so..It is done in different size grain and color. Too bad it takes special machines to do =((atleast thats what i heard, electrostatic stuff) Edited February 8, 2006 by SweZooT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 My workmate mentioned you used to be able to get something in a spray, that when the fibres hit the plastic, the static caused them to stand up on end, then the glue the fibres are contained in hold them in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweZooT Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 bullseye again m8.. damn your making this a habbit style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />spray glue, then fiber spray with electrostatic current to make it stand.dry time is a couple of days.. seen sizes range from .7mm -> 2mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=21 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweZooT Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Nice range of colors!Though i think the machine is needed, i wouldn't wanna stick them on end by hand style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Looking at thishttp://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8388It looks as though you add the adhesive, then use a 'puffer' to 'puff' the fabric dust over the adhesive.Once dry you brush off the excess and buff up the fabric.Just spoke with them on the phone.A kit, and an extra 1200ml of flock and a extra 250mm of the adhesive will cover 5sq metre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Done most of the panels, its fantastic, takes 24 hours to dry so will take some pics tommorrow.So easy to do, just paint on the glue, then give the bottle a hard squeeze.Thats it!Great to be able to get into all the hard to reach places, you could never do (well I couldn't!) using a solid material.Tempted to do the roof lineing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Their just down the road from me - frost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_gaz Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 whats it look like... pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Really pleased with how its looking.Need to touch up the missed parts, then get started on the rear pieces.Would be nice to be able to fit them back in the car! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Looks good.What else have you done?I know flock the outside of the car for real inderviduality (sp) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 what does flock feel like?is it like fabric or does it feel the same as whatever you spray it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 You know the little tray under your headunit?It feels like the inside of that.Adam, Ive done the lower dash, centre console and started on the side panels.Loads more pieces to do, but Im sure it will be worth while.Need to cover the handbrake in the Suide I have left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbeth! Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Looking good tigz!So do you think it'd be possible to flock the top half of the dash (the textured part where my airbags gone off) without takin the dash oput or not? Just masking off wents and centre console etc?And would it apply straight to the textured surface or would i need ruibbed down?Sorry about all the questions, but youve seen the stuff and I havent got a clue what to expect with the stuff! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Adam, Ive done the lower dash, centre console and started on the side panels.Loads more pieces to do, but Im sure it will be worth while.Need to cover the handbrake in the Suide I have left over.Sounds good, have you encountered any problems while doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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