listy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's very patriotic though. Once I get my hands on a decent sewing machine the door cards will be changing to red and white too. As all the interior lights are red, seems a good colour scheme to me. Plus everyone always uses one colour for the dash. And I like to be different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Think you need to do the top bit also but looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 That looks great. You did an amazing job: well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannDuo Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 How much did the material cost by the way? As if it's cheap enough I will definitely go this root rather than painting. Also, was you sneezing in the second picture? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 The stuff I got first time was only about £30 for enough to do the dash. It was ok stuff, but only got it to practice with. The stuff I used in the end I got for I think around £80 for enough to do 2 dashs, but used pretty much all of it. If anyone wants to do it themselves, give Dave (authorised hobbyist) a pm. He was a great help and full of good advice for me. Also, the dial cluster surround and ignition surround were the hardest parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 If you do the top I think it will look lush dude. Looking good though. One question... what the hell are you going in the mirror of one of the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 I had to lean right back and have the camera behind me to get the whole dash in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) you did a really good job mate you got the ignition surround looking really good ,where did you get the fabric from ?? the one i use you cant use a heat gun . saying that i havent tried it ,will have a go Edited August 1, 2012 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Im going black faux suede on mine im just doing a black suede one it should come out like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Is that a spray adhesive? got a link? here you go dude http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fast-Fix-120-Hi-Temp-Aerosol-Spray-Glue-3-x-500ml-/270490429450?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item3efa7c680a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 It was vinyl rather than fabric mate. I'll dig out the link when I get home next week. I think the stuff you use would be better for it, but being vinyl, the heat gun allowed me to stretch it a fair bit. The ignition took a lot of peeling back, reheating, and re positioning but got there in the end. Cheers for all the advice and help Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 It was vinyl rather than fabric mate. I'll dig out the link when I get home next week. I think the stuff you use would be better for it, but being vinyl, the heat gun allowed me to stretch it a fair bit. The ignition took a lot of peeling back, reheating, and re positioning but got there in the end. Cheers for all the advice and help Dave thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Is there any rappers on the site,& what sort of price to do this job. As i also have my dash out the car ready to paint. Got the crayons out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Great skill, not a fan of the colour scheme (or fire extinguisher) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adamoakley Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 That looks awesome mate! should look wicked when the door cards are finished too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Great skill, not a fan of the colour scheme (or fire extinguisher) The extinguisher was in the car when I bought it and just havnt got round to removing it. As for the colour scheme, each to their own. I like it, so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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