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Glove Box Rebuilding Suggestions? |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 16 2009, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It was in good shape other than two holes in the rear lower corners where "stuff", i guessed, rubbed their way through after 40 years of moving around. My solution there was to apply duct tape to the inside, and fill the holes from the outside with a concoction of shredded cardboard (used a surform tool) mixed with carpenter's glue.
Here's where I want your ideas...what can I apply to the inside to cover the repairs, and restore a decent appearance. Paint? upholster with felt or something? Some kinda spray on flocking? |
MDG |
Dec 16 2009, 08:44 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Not sure how well the spray-on flocking would adhere to what's already on there. Perlon may work - might be too thick. A lot of hobby and craft stores carry that mouse hair stuff that's similar to what they line the glove boxes with. Spray glue and some (a lot) of patience and it might work.
mike |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 16 2009, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
What's Perlon?
Not sure how well the spray-on flocking would adhere to what's already on there. Perlon may work - might be too thick. A lot of hobby and craft stores carry that mouse hair stuff that's similar to what they line the glove boxes with. Spray glue and some (a lot) of patience and it might work. mike |
MDG |
Dec 16 2009, 09:08 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
the fuzzy stuff on the inside of the roof; the trunk tire board is covered in it too
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Gint |
Dec 16 2009, 09:54 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Oooowww.... a flocking thread. Giddyup!
Pretty good question actually. Looking forward to seeing the responses. |
jaxdream |
Dec 16 2009, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
I'd say a glued on felt linning wouldn't be too bad looking , if you want to go through the trouble of aquiring a very good box , wax it up with mold release wax , get some fiberglass supplies , mock up a mother mold , then make a mold from the mother mold , put them up for sale . Might be able to recoupe the costs fo the materials involved , or just do it for yourself. Fiberglass is not that hard to work with , just ichy!! My $.02.......
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r_towle |
Dec 16 2009, 10:59 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I would go with Flock.
Go to a hobby store that sells alot of trains...they have it cheap and by the bag. Use elmers glue, paint the inside with the glue and pour the flock in there. Shake it around to it covers all the glue. It will be flocking awesome. RIch |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 16 2009, 11:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks...hope you get flocked tonight. Happy Chriskwanznukah.
I would go with Flock. Go to a hobby store that sells alot of trains...they have it cheap and by the bag. Use elmers glue, paint the inside with the glue and pour the flock in there. Shake it around to it covers all the glue. It will be flocking awesome. RIch |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 16 2009, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
AA sells them for a mere $150.00 Guess I could make back the materials money! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
I'd say a glued on felt linning wouldn't be too bad looking , if you want to go through the trouble of aquiring a very good box , wax it up with mold release wax , get some fiberglass supplies , mock up a mother mold , then make a mold from the mother mold , put them up for sale . Might be able to recoupe the costs fo the materials involved , or just do it for yourself. Fiberglass is not that hard to work with , just ichy!! My $.02....... Jaxdream |
bandjoey |
Dec 16 2009, 12:45 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
How about a good condition box for $20 and shipping?
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Katmanken |
Dec 16 2009, 01:17 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Flock!
To do a good flocking job, ya need the flocking gun to put down the flocking stuff... Seriously, a bag and flock is ugly with flock glued down haphazardly.... think fiberglass mat appearance and feel... Now a flocking gun sprays the flock out in an airstream and the little flockers actually line up in the airflow and land end first in the sticky paint... think soft fuzzy petable flocking.... Get the flocking gun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 16 2009, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 17 2009, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Washed up the inside real well...let it dry, and sprayed it with flat black Krylon. It looks great!
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zymurgist |
Dec 17 2009, 03:28 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Now a flocking gun sprays the flock out in an airstream and the little flockers actually line up in the airflow and land end first in the sticky paint... think soft fuzzy petable flocking.... Get the flocking gun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) Doesn't that tool work using static electricity to make the little flockers stand up straight? |
watsonrx13 |
Dec 17 2009, 04:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Washed up the inside real well...let it dry, and sprayed it with flat black Krylon. It looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 17 2009, 05:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'll try but doubt it will look right.
Washed up the inside real well...let it dry, and sprayed it with flat black Krylon. It looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
kenshapiro2002 |
Dec 17 2009, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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burton73 |
Dec 18 2009, 02:54 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,555 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
When you flock you should use paint in the same color as the flock that you are using. Slow dry enamel is best and it works better with a flock gun or as Kwales has said the job will not come out great. We did this in production at my factory for the bottom of paperweights over the years.
Bob |
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