Dnk Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 That is the question I've been thinking of doing the dash instrument panels and center console but should i do the main dash as well ? Will this be too much or should i get the main dash done and do something else on the instrument area ? Opinions welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hi Dunk, I would suggest you flock the dash unit & centre console, but paint the dash panels in a nice gloss black BTW Who would do the flocking for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hi Dunk, I would suggest you flock the dash unit & centre console, but paint the dash panels in a nice gloss black BTW Who would do the flocking for you? That sounds superb actually, I'd go with that too Dunk. Flocking the whole dash looks good rather than doing just a centre console & then glossy black for the dash instrument panels (as mentioned above) will break it up to give is a nice classy look to the interior. I like it when a whole dash is worked on rather than just the centre parts, updates the dash to look more supercar like almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 get it re-trimmed, flocking looks aweful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 get it re-trimmed, flocking looks aweful I didn't think it'd look so shiny when flocked. I thought it would come out looking like suede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 personally im not a fan of it but its my opinion, i think covering it in a nice alcantara and get the door cards done is classy, flocking looks a bit halfords wanna be racer imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Actually on 2nd thoughts, after looking at this: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?211309-Flocked-dash-panels Is Alcantara an option? (I Know you wanted opinions on flocking). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Actually on 2nd thoughts, after looking at this: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?211309-Flocked-dash-panels Is Alcantara an option? (I Know you wanted opinions on flocking). Unfortunately the camera is lying to you when it comes to these flocking photos as the flash catches on the fibres and makes everything look shiny and speckley when it actually isn't in ambient light. I've just got my dash panels back after being flocked and will take some pictures with my SLR this weekend without the use of a flash - should show you what flocking looks like to a human eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Unfortunately the camera is lying to you when it comes to these flocking photos as the flash catches on the fibres and makes everything look shiny and speckley when it actually isn't in ambient light. I've just got my dash panels back after being flocked and will take some pictures with my SLR this weekend without the use of a flash - should show you what flocking looks like to a human eye. thats prob why i think it looks horrible, because all the pics of it on a supra looks like its been attacked by flee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I am a fan of flocking when done properly to be honest but does depend a lot on how well it is applied. My plan is to flock the main dash and then have the dash panels done in carbon wrap with the stainless bits from Thor and air con knobs etc. At the end of the day it's like fashion mate, not everyone likes the same thing but as long as it appeals to you that's fine IMO. If we all copied one approach the interiors would be boring!!! :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Not a fan of flocking, I'd go for either new panels or water transfer printed finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Admittedly, I've also never seen it in the flash. But knowing how you like to keep your car (New OEM standard) I don't think I would go with flocking. Mint OEM for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'd go with a retrim in either alcantara or a nice soft nappa leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I've seen a flocked dash in person and it looks the same as those pictures, just not as shiny. Still shiny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Unfortunately the camera is lying to you when it comes to these flocking photos as the flash catches on the fibres and makes everything look shiny and speckley when it actually isn't in ambient light. I've just got my dash panels back after being flocked and will take some pictures with my SLR this weekend without the use of a flash - should show you what flocking looks like to a human eye. Good point with regards to a digi cam and flash, hopefully you get some decent light to take the picture with the DLSR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 here's mine i personally love the finish and itsa quarter of the price of a retrim and so much harder wearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 alacantra dash would look nice--- is that your car blueangel it does look nice in the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 That angel member did that, but pannels red, ya know the celica headlight conversion chap. looked awsone with flocking on the dash and painted panels Edit: OMG im such a douche, didnt even look at the 2nd page of this thread, hes even put pics up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think i'll have to see some in the flesh before i decide what to do, thanks for the pics and input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) flock in ell dnk you goin power socks too scotty The only one I have seen in the flesh was one of JP's cars. looked good IIRC Edited February 4, 2011 by scotty71 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have had flocking done in a few supras ive sold to tidy up tired dash panels (in fact i think i have a full set of flocked auto panels in the shed if anyone wants a set) it looks nice imo but i still prefer mint stock panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 flock in ell dnk you goin power socks too scotty No mate just flocking, maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 i agree with jamie that mint dash panels are the route to take, im getting a bit fed up of mine being orange its too in my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I thought flocking was first (or mainly) used on rally car dashboards, to stop the sun reflecting off and dazzling the driver. I thought the whole point of it was for it not to be reflective? I find it a little odd that it can come out shiny I like the idea of a nicely covered and stitched black leather main dash, with nice stitching to match other colours in the car, with alcantara dash panels in dark grey or similar. I've never seen this, but it looks good in my head. In the February Banzai, there's a nice Impreza with a grey alcantara dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 its not the dash but some nice work here http://www.floridagerman.com/forums/showthread.php?11692-Updating-the-Supra-Interior-with-Custom-Interior-Work-by-Titan-Motorsports not a fan of flocking myself but alcantara looks beter imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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