Hey everyone an idea crossed my mind... My dash is chopped, paint chipped, lots of blemishes... instead of repainting it I got an idea of wrapping the whole thing in suede/alcantara fabric (similar to flocking but less of a mess). I would spray the dash and fabric with adhesive spray and lay it on smoothing it out wrapping the dash. What do you guys think? has anyone done this before?
Jtarozzi
custom dash idea
The original paint is kinda flattened and not shiny so it's not that crazy an idea.
The only thing that jumps out at me is that the original dash color matches the doors and the rear quarters. If you wrap the dash it'll be the one thing that doesn't match anymore. Unless your interior's all black or something.
It might look cool either way, but I like how all the colors flow together in the interior.
The only thing that jumps out at me is that the original dash color matches the doors and the rear quarters. If you wrap the dash it'll be the one thing that doesn't match anymore. Unless your interior's all black or something.
It might look cool either way, but I like how all the colors flow together in the interior.
A little more info (and maybe some photos) would be helpful. What year and model Mustang is it, what color is the interior, what trim package is the interior? Ford interior colors could be difficult to match with available alcantara, although a perfect match may not be necessary. When redoing my factory red interior I found the seats, headliner, dash. A-pillar covers, visors, door panels and carpet varied from a bright red to a darker red. I decided to go with a black dash and dash pad to contrast with the red interior. Just a thought... Also, I've seen on TV shows where they "activate" the glue with steam which allows them to work the fabric in place. Using the wrong type of glue (contact) could be a problem trying to reposition the fabric as you work it into place.
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Back in the 70s ,I had got a 65 GTO and I decided to make a dah panel for it. Got some aluminum, and cut it to fit. Then laid out my oil,water,volt, and tach locations and hole sawed the holes. Looked good, then got a brain storm idea to “engine turn“ the panel. 3 days later,after numerous hours at the drill press,using a 1/2 Wood dowel and lapping compound it was done. Looked great. So, yes it can be done as long as you take the time and think it thru. Your idea sounds very doable.
I also considered applying a thinly-padded vinyl / leatherette to the metal interior parts of my dream build, but I'm a bit of a purist.
I like it Mine is similar… the dash, doors and rear panels are painted grey to match the exterior. I did the dash pad delete as a nod to the GT350R.
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