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Author Subject: To flock or not to flock
r4ly j

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Post #1
Got the dash out of the wallye last mute to do the matrix. Thinking about flocking it, but have hear stories of it only lasting 1-2 Years and it shitting needles everywhere. So not sure. Price is another thing too. Any feedback welcome.
Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 15:00
si_man306

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Post #2
Flock flock flock. It looks awesome.

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 15:04
owain

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+1 to flock. As long as it's done properly it should last pretty much forever. Mine was flocked about two or three years ago, and it gets mercilessly abused. Been in and out of the car countless times, scraped about, left in the garage and still looks good as new.

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 15:30
cwspellowe

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Post #4
owain wrote:
+1 to flock. As long as it's done properly it should last pretty much forever. Mine was flocked about two or three years ago, and it gets mercilessly abused. Been in and out of the car countless times, scraped about, left in the garage and still looks good as new.


Even the half you cut off?LOL

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 15:32
owain

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One other thing I would say - think carefully about which bits you get flocked. When mine was done they did all the bits - the little panels where the dashboard dimmers are, bits like that.

It actually looks a bit crap where one flocked panel joins another, I found it looked much better and more professional getting the main dash flocked and possibly the glove boxes, but leaving the rest as is. Looks like you're trying to hide them otherwise, flocked edges aren't particularly neat.

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 15:33
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gloveboxes = bin
dimmer = rewire and bridge them + delete switch

hope this helps

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 17:40
petey

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Flock it! It would be rude not to as you have the dash out anyway Yes

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 18:11
r4ly j

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Anyone know how much just the dash and boxes Would cost to get professionally done? Was looking into doing it myself, but would rather leave it than do a shot job Tbh.
Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 18:46
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i've flocked loads of my own bits but it's hard work to get really tidy. i'd rather give it someone. someone in cheshire called 'flock it' did mine i think properly. was a good job and cost about £70

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 19:18
owain

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cwspellowe wrote:
Even the half you cut off?LOL


Erm, YES. Just because it's covered in plastic swarf and has been thrown in the corner of the garage doesn't mean it's not still beautifully flocked! LOL

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 19:23
r4ly j

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Post #11
I see I'm more north Oxfordshire area. And I agree about the air vents and bits staying normal finish. Got new matrix today and I'm set to leave for the ring next Friday so I'm abit close for time. Anyone have 1 for sale??
Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 20:12
mattyrallye

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Post #12
Flock it. Mine is and it looks immense!

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Posted 22nd Jun 2011 at 21:49
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Jay I was thinking about getting mine done over the winter if u can wait we can see if we can get it done together

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Posted 23rd Jun 2011 at 04:50
mad scientist

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Banbury flocking services in Banbury are excellent. She has worked on Wrc cars. My rally car dash is perfect. She works in a clean room with proper kit.

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Posted 23rd Jun 2011 at 13:20
knoxie

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Flock mate Smile

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Posted 23rd Jun 2011 at 16:34
c.a.r.

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The Flock Shop did my dash in the Mazda, very reasonable price and quick turnaround. Witheld one item because he wasn't satisfied with the finish and he re-covered it and sent it to me at a later date.

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Posted 23rd Jun 2011 at 17:06
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anyone got any pics?

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Posted 24th Jun 2011 at 23:35
owain

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Pages 19-20 of my project thread in my sig have a couple.

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Posted 25th Jun 2011 at 00:40
7057sam

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flock mate Big grin

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