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#1 Frost Auto

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 11:12 AM

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Flock It

Flocking is like no other finish; it can best be described as a velvet-like surface and can be applied to any solid surface, metals, wood, plastic, textiles, fabrics, glass, etc. with a minimum of preparation. Glove boxes, tool trays, fascias etc. Paint on the adhesive and puff the flock onto the adhesive. After drying, brush off the excess to give that original finishing touch. Today's modern flock is made from hard wearing, long lasting nylon and gives a very professional finish.

 

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Prepare It

The surface to be treated must be free from grease or oil. Fill any gaps or holes using a filler or sealant. Arrange a sheet of paper or polythene around the area to be treated, this is to catch and recover any loose flock for re-use.

 

Apply It

Simply paint the special coloured adhesive liberally over the whole of the surface to be treated. Make sure that no parts are missed. It is better to over apply than to miss any area.

 

 

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Flock It

Before the adhesive can dry, squeeze the special applicator bottle approximately 20mm away from the surface. Remember the quicker the flock arrives at the surface the more likely the it is to stick to the adhesive. Again it is better to over apply than miss any area. Leave to dry for 24 hours to allow the adhesive to set.

 

To purchase visit the link below;

www.frost.co.uk


Edited by Frost Auto, 30 March 2015 - 11:15 AM.


#2 Miniminx71

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 11:39 AM

A velvet Mini. Now that would be different.



#3 scrumpix

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 11:45 AM

A velvet Mini. Now that would be different.

Ha ha you say that I can remember back in the late sixties a garage in Southall used to apply a velvet/suede material to the outside of cars. I remember at the time I thought it looked so cool but now Yeuk ! 



#4 Miniminx71

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 11:48 AM

scrumpix, on 30 Mar 2015 - 12:45 PM, said:

 

Miniminx71, on 30 Mar 2015 - 12:39 PM, said:

A velvet Mini. Now that would be different.

Ha ha you say that I can remember back in the late sixties a garage in Southall used to apply a velvet/suede material to the outside of cars. I remember at the time I thought it looked so cool but now Yeuk ! 

 

That sounds awesome! Cars you could clean with a roll of sellotape :D



#5 fenghuang

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 04:17 PM

Doesn't this count as shameless advertising, and therefore belong in the Traders section?

#6 Ben_O

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 04:27 PM

MOVED TO TRADERS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES



#7 998kid

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 04:43 PM

It looks awesome. If only you did rattle cans
I don't have a compressor :(

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Posted 31 March 2015 - 06:17 AM

Review from someone whos used it....

 

The idea is good, but the principle doesnt work quite as well as the instructions. I did this on a dashboard alongside a professional painter/bodyshop worker. The flock didnt go on evenly, it clumped up and after 24hrs drying, it didnt stick very well. We dusted the over applied flock off and inspected, it seemed patchy and looked awful. Rubbing the flock with gentle force made the flock rub off.

 

So I had to remove and reprep the dash, took it to a professional flocker who used an electro static gun etc. Picked it up 2 days later and it was done, perfectly even finish, didnt rub off with any amount of force.

 

My summary: Get it done professionally, its probally twice as expensive as the kit, but certainly worth it.

 

Note: I expect some Frost customers have had good experience of this product, but this is my review based on my personal experience with the frost product.



#9 Steve220

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Posted 31 March 2015 - 11:11 AM

^ This. It ideally needs electrostatic application for the flock strands to stand upright in the glue, otherwise you end up with a bad finish.



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Posted 03 April 2015 - 09:28 AM

Review from someone whos used it....
 
The idea is good, but the principle doesnt work quite as well as the instructions. I did this on a dashboard alongside a professional painter/bodyshop worker. The flock didnt go on evenly, it clumped up and after 24hrs drying, it didnt stick very well. We dusted the over applied flock off and inspected, it seemed patchy and looked awful. Rubbing the flock with gentle force made the flock rub off.
 
So I had to remove and reprep the dash, took it to a professional flocker who used an electro static gun etc. Picked it up 2 days later and it was done, perfectly even finish, didnt rub off with any amount of force.
 
My summary: Get it done professionally, its probally twice as expensive as the kit, but certainly worth it.
 
Note: I expect some Frost customers have had good experience of this product, but this is my review based on my personal experience with the frost product.


I'll second this.
Tried it... then had it done properly.

Can't remember what it cost but it wasn't stipid money at all.





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