1970 Console - I think this CAN be restored!

[80WA7113]

How much money in materials and time do you think is in it?

I've got about 7 hours total of labor into it. The materials I needed to repair it were already things I had on the shelf, and the amounts were so small that I'm not sure how to valuate those. My actual cash-outlay for materials is as follows:

Console Lid: $112.08

Flocking Materials: $32.45

Can of Interior Dye: $11.72

Total: $156.25

All in all, I think the time and materials were a solid investment to bring that console back. As a bonus, I get the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself.

 

[COPO]

OMG that is simply amazing Dave. Watchout, you may have people asking you to restore their stuff. Well done.

 

[badazz81z28]

I've got about 7 hours total of labor into it. The materials I needed to repair it were already things I had on the shelf, and the amounts were so small that I'm not sure how to valuate those. My actual cash-outlay for materials is as follows:

Console Lid: $112.08

Flocking Materials: $32.45

Can of Interior Dye: $11.72

Total: $156.25

All in all, I think the time and materials were a solid investment to bring that console back. As a bonus, I get the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself.

Thanks. I have heard some good things about the repop console. But If you already have one, might as well fix it if you can. The bad part is not everyone has the skills to do it.

 

[aviator2007]

I’m very impressed! Top job!

 

[70lt1z28]

Did you end up using the flocking kit I pointed you too? I still have to do this step and do you have any tips? Which kit did you get?

 

[Bandit723]

I am late to the party but very nice work!

 

[Bandit723]

I do have a question. Did you use the suede or the nylon?

 

[80WA7113]

OMG that is simply amazing Dave. Watchout, you may have people asking you to restore their stuff. Well done.

Thank you! Well, that might be something to consider once I get through my pile o' projects.

 

[80WA7113]

I’m very impressed! Top job!

Thank you!

 

[80WA7113]

Did you end up using the flocking kit I pointed you too? I still have to do this step and do you have any tips? Which kit did you get?

No, but that link you posted did get me doing some research. I stumbled across everything in one of the most obvious places that I never thought to look at; a woodworking shop, namely my local Rockler! I'm a woodworker (actually cabinet maker) and as such I spend time in a different arena of the profession / hobby. It makes perfect sense that woodworkers who make intricate things like jewelry boxes and such would have a need for flocking supplies. Rockler had everything I needed in the store and much cheaper than Flock-It. Ordering from Flock-It would have doubled the cost, so Rockler was a no brainer there.

Here's what I purchased, and the links to Rockler (in case you have one local):

Mini-Flocker Suede-Tex Fibers & Adhesive - Black

Give your project a finished look with Black Suede-Tex Fiber that resembles velvet.

www.rockler.com

Mini-Flocker Applicator for Suede Tex Fibers

It's easy to apply a durable, professional looking interior liner that resembles velvet. Just apply the undercoat adhesive and then spray on the fibers.

www.rockler.com

The tips I can offer are:

1. Make sure all of the old flocking is sanded away, and the area you're going to flock is clean

2. Wear a mask. You do not what to breathe in those tiny microfibers...they're small!

3. When applying the flocking, go HEAVY. Any excess you have can be recycled and used on another flock project...say, for example, the glove box.

4. Cover the area around where you're working with paper, plastic, etc... to catch the extra flock that escapes while you're applying it. Again, it can be recycled.

5. Wait 24 hours after applying the flock before removing the excess fibers. You can dump the excess fibers onto a sheet of paper for recycling, then brush the flocked ares lightly with a soft brush. You can also use compressed air to blow the excess fibers away -- just go light on the air.

Watch a youtube on flocking. You'll see how extremely easy the process is.


Here were my storage compartments right after applying the flocking fibers:

Hope all this helps!!