texis30O Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 well she hasn't sent the goods I will call her sometime today to figure out what is taking so long. I wanted it all done before the meet onthe 26th....but I guess I will have to be patient..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 She said that the samples are done and that it is on its' way to me as of today. I am interested to see what the differance is betweent he texture of the eletrostacly applied material versus the sprayed on material....We will see later this week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I recieved the samples in the mail and well....lets just say that they are no where near a product that could be likened to suede. Although it is resiliant and looks good it is not what I am looking for. The material has more of a velvet/valoure feel to it. It is soft but the texture is not like suede. I know tha tI have seen this product before and I finally placed it.....it is more commonly used in ashtrays, or in compartments as a liner of sorts. so the search continues for a more suede product.......or just cover the dash in suede...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I recieved the samples in the mail and well....lets just say that they are no where near a product that could be likened to suede. Although it is resiliant and looks good it is not what I am looking for. The material has more of a velvet/valoure feel to it. It is soft but the texture is not like suede. I know tha tI have seen this product before and I finally placed it.....it is more commonly used in ashtrays, or in compartments as a liner of sorts. so the search continues for a more suede product.......or just cover the dash in suede...... Sorry I guess I was not direct enough when I said this stuff is definitely not the same as suede. It will look good on accents, but not something I would want everywhere. Like I said, I imagine that corvette dash is pretty ugly LOL. Let us know what you find, I suspect that you will end up having someone do it in real suede. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 For anyone in the Southern Ontario area that wants work like this done, contact Tom's Upholstry in Brantford. They do amazing work. A friend of mine had a complete interior for his Del Sol done, custom stitched dash, doors, other parts covered, some parts dyed, new carpet etc, for less than $2000 CDN IIRC. I'll be using them for much of my interior when I get that far and much of mine will be custom parts. I'm torn on the suede, I like it, but I've not be a big fan of that much stitching on a dash. A little bit is ok, but that's getting to be too much. I like the idea of the other dash, I may do something similar in a different colour combination, probably combine different materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopstic Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That suede dash with the white stitching is really amazing looking. How much do you think an upholstery shop would charge to make such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanx for the tip on the Brantford shop six_shooter. I dont care much for suede.....as leather would be my choice. I always wanted a leather covered dash and console. I may drag my extra dash and console down to them for an estimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I just got a sample from Alsa. I like the soft touch paint and I am Seriously considering using it for my dash cap and center consolue......I am going to use some of it to paint some pieces in my Tundra first to see how it holds up to daily use first........there are some interior pieces that I want to change colors ( pieces that are black I want gray to match the rest of the interior...). I will post up how they come out........The search continues.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I just got a sample from Alsa. I like the soft touch paint and I am Seriously considering using it for my dash cap and center consolue......I am going to use some of it to paint some pieces in my Tundra first to see how it holds up to daily use first........there are some interior pieces that I want to change colors ( pieces that are black I want gray to match the rest of the interior...). I will post up how they come out........The search continues.. Are you planning on using the spray cans or a gun? I'm pretty interested in that stuff too. Where'd you get the sample, on their web site or call them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I actually called them and got a sample in the mail. I am thinking I can make a make-shift booth in my garage over a weekend and spray a few pieces with their cans....to start with. If that doesn't work then I will talk to a guy I konw that paints to see what he would charge me to spray other pieces if I provide the material...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 ROVdriver is the leather you are using the burnt orange from the 350Z ? BTW its just unbelivable how good it looks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Found this over at Classic Z cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I would much prefer it with dark stitching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I think some dark red might look rather sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton 260Z Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Found this over at Classic Z cars The stitching is black on this, photo does not show it well............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVdriver Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 That suede dash with the white stitching is really amazing looking. How much do you think an upholstery shop would charge to make such a thing? They charged 900$ for the dash job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVdriver Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 ROVdriver is the leather you are using the burnt orange from the 350Z ? BTW its just unbelivable how good it looks ! Its actually Ferrari-tan. He use the same supplier Ferrari get their leather from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Personally, that dash doesn't really look very clean to me. Looks like a crappy cover or something. Maybe it's just me, but i'd prefer stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Personally, that dash doesn't really look very clean to me. Looks like a crappy cover or something. Maybe it's just me, but i'd prefer stock.I agree. The fabric looks like it was improperly cut and measured or something, the stitches don't seem to follow the lines of the dash very closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayaiZ Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 my dash has a crack in it... a rather large one too! i was gonna get a cover, could I cover the cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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