I've been tossing the idea of wrapping my dash in either alcantra or suede for some time now, and after tirelessly searching, I found another solution that caught my attention. I have yet to see this done on Honda-tech, but the process is praised on other boards (especially for Subaru's) so I figured I'd share my experience for those looking for an affordable alternative to a glare-free suede dash.

The flocking process is so easy and cheap, I had to come on here to share this with the road racing community.

This is how it turned out, if people want a brief explanation or any help with the process if they decide to do it, just let me know!

 

This is relevant to racing how exactly? Not trying to be a dick I swear, genuinely curious.

 

glare free son

 

No worries, I actually debated whether to even post this here or not. From what I've seen, typically the only people who care about glare from a dash are people who are road racing and constantly facing and turning away from direct sunlight. Every other board I've seen this topic posted on was typically in similar sections. Like I said, it was a toss up for me to post it, but the vast majority of people doing this for any other reason than to look cool, is because it is functional at the race track.

 

Very cool!! I want to try my hand at this. You say it was easy? did you talk any progress pics?

 

+1 for an explanation

 

I would say it is easy as long as you are prepared lol. The reason you will find no progress pics is because you have a small window to work from when you begin to apply the adhesive then apply the fiber. You need to move quickly and having one other person to help is a lifesaver. Here's the process once you have the dash out.

1.) Sand the dash with either 100 grit or 80 grit sandpaper. I used 100 grit. (This is more to just scuff it up to create a better surface to adhere to.

2.) Thoroughly clean the dust from sanding off the dash

3.) Apply the adhesive. This is the most important step. completely cover the dash in adhesive. Thick enough to have zero transparency to the dash if the adhesive is black, but thin enough to avoid runs on vertical sections. You have 10-15 minutes once you start applying the adhesive to apply the fiber so work quick! (Tape off any parts where you don't want the adhesive. IT WILL NOT COME OFF ANYTHING)

4.) Apply the fiber with the applicator tubes liberally. When I say liberally, I mean use 4-5 times the amount you think you need. Use a light to look for any spot that looks like wet adhesive and spray until everything is a matte color. You CAN'T spray too much fiber, the adhesive coverage determines the outcome.

5.) Don't touch it. Let it dry for a day or two.

6.) Cut along lines where you taped with masking tape with a razor before peeling tape off to prevent peeling.


What I learned the hard way:

- I didn't buy enough fiber and BARELY had enough to cover
- Fix runs in adhesive before starting to spray
- This **** makes a huge mess in a 10 foot radius


EDIT: I bought mine through www.Donjer.com

Originally I purchased two mini flocker kits in Rayon suede-tex which wasn't enough. To do a dash properly I would buy these products which I calculated at ~$70 shipped.

- 1lb Rayon suede-tex fiber
- 16oz of black adhesive
- 2x Mini flocker tubes (seriously, having a friend apply adhesive and spray at the same time is a lifesaver)
- Small paint roller from home depot and a small paint brush.

 

I'd love to learn more about this procedure.
Edit - you just beat me to it!

Could you elaborate on the adhesive and fibre you used?

 

Well, good for you - that's alright then

 

Yep, here they are.

Adhesive (16oz in black): http://donjer.com/order.htm#Adhesive

Fiber (1lb in black): http://donjer.com/order.htm#Rayon

Mini-flocker (x2): http://donjer.com/order.htm#Mini Flocker

 

Ahhh, makes sense, I've never had a problem with glare coming off of the dash before. The crx dash in my case is a really grey matte finish and on top of that I use a polarized visor on my helmet. I can definitly see the dash in my integra being a problem though. It is really glary(spelling?) when ever the sun hits it.

Could you by any chance throw up few closer up pictures?

 

cool, thanks for this. I've always been curious. Just covered my dash in black/gray suede to fight glare in our car.

 

A little dirt.. takes the glare off too.
LOL I said dirt!
Not a bad job there

 

Great info~ thank you for sharing!

 

Hahah I was going to mention that I have ample dust on my dashboard to where no sunlight could cut through the filth!

I was thinking more like this:

 

Here is a Focker dash!

 

Something a little off track excursion won't take care of, eh?

 

This page needs a like button.

I always wondered if this was practical/possible, turns out its way more so than suede wrapping. Good job man.

 

what does it take for that to rub off though?

 

thanks for sharing. the glare on the eg dash is brutal. can you post some more pics.

 

Not really sure, only time will tell I guess. I've rubbed it quite a bit after doing it and haven't seen any issues. The only spot I saw that got damaged was a small scratch on the end of the dash when it got put in.

Yea, I'll add some more pictures when I get home!

 

how well does this cover the original color? I have a light gray dash and i don't want it to show the lighter color.

 

With the black adhesive you will NEVER see the color under it because the adhesive alone will cover it completely. Imagine a syrup thickness, ink black liquid that is covered with black fiber. My dash was tan and nothing shows through.

 

Ok cool thanks, will definitely be doing this when it warms up a bit.

 

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