What is flock?
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Topic: What is flock?
Posted By: hersheyloc
Subject: What is flock?
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 12:50 AM
Hey, I've heard all this stuff about flock, but what is it? I undertsand its some kind of suede immitation, but what is it? And how does it work?
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Posted By: aggie altima
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 4:43 AM
Did you ever use glitter when you were little (or any other time in your life)? In general terms, flock works the same as glitter. You apply adhesive, put the flock on top, and you can reuse all the flock that didn't stick to the adhesive. Here's a link.------------- Jon Don't like rockford subs? Then don't look at my car =)
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 9:57 AM
Flock is shredded suede. Flock is magnificent. Been working on boxes with suede.....
It's cheap. Doesn't have seams, and is nice and durable.
Where is defective on this one?
I have pics, and will post them tonight.
DXAV
Posted By: hersheyloc
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 11:50 AM
Where can I get this stuff? I'm not into ordering online.
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 1:38 PM
You can check with local install shops. I don't think places like Pep Boys or Advance carry them. If you are a business owner you can check with distributors. Don't necessarily have to buy online, but you could do research for it online.
DXAV
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 5:03 PM
That would be cool if someone could do a write up on it, showing pics step by step.
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Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 6:12 PM
Oh man, I have tons of flockin' pics.
I have some old stuff, and some new stuff. I will post a link to my site, and just have a bunch there.
Give me a few hours, though!
DXAV
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 7:10 PM
does it come in a variety of colors?
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 29, 2004 at 10:32 AM
Can get it in about 15 different colors. Matches Gray up nice to most trunk interiors.
Working on a tutorial.
Great stuff.
DXAV
Posted By: hersheyloc
Date Posted: September 29, 2004 at 11:34 AM
Thanx man, a tutorial would be awesome. I've found tonnes on glassing, but nothing on flocking.
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 29, 2004 at 1:04 PM
Flocking is easy. Sand the 'glass/bondo to 200 Grit. Then fill in pin holes with high build primer or bondo putty. Sand again.
Flock is a 2 step process. First adhesive is lightly applied with a paint brush. Then flock is shaken liberally over the adhesive. 8-12 hours to dry, then with a CLEAN dry brush, the extra flock can be removed.
Unused flock can be reused, too.
I will try to get pics up tonight.
DXAV
Posted By: hersheyloc
Date Posted: September 29, 2004 at 2:03 PM
I think Im gonna have a harder time finding the stuff than actually applying it.
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 29, 2004 at 8:22 PM
Ok, some pics of flock!
Just some basics, but it really is easy!
[url]https://www.dxav.com/flock.htm[/url]
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: September 29, 2004 at 8:35 PM
How durable is this stuff? I'm not goin to be dragin it across the road but will it hold on when it gets brushed up against and things like that?
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 30, 2004 at 10:48 AM
Yeah, it holds up real well. And if you scratch it, you can fix it up nicely, too.
DXAV
Posted By: hersheyloc
Date Posted: September 30, 2004 at 11:38 AM
Hey DXAV. I was reading somewhere that you're supposed to cover the entire peice in flock at once, otherwise you'll end up with seams. In one of ur pics you show it being applied after the front portion is already flocked. Is there a seam? Also, how do you do touch ups?
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: September 30, 2004 at 3:48 PM
Ah, because the box was shaped so drastically, I had to apply in steps. The flock won't stick to a piece well if it is standing up.
I eliminated the seems in the one pick, by brushing the area heavily, and reapplying more adhesive -- VERY lightly. Then covered generously with more flock. I will take more pics to show the results later this week.
I wasn't really worried about the seams, you will be able to see only the front of the box when installed.
DXAV
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