how to wrap this sucker...

[the codes]

okay so here's my custom cup holder project, it's built into the dash, isn't removable unless disassembled.

its really in there, wanted it to be stable and strong, it's not going anywhere without someone smacking it with a sledge hammer. it's got more in store for it but my current dilemma is how to I dress this thing up? should I try to carpet in place or resort to paint? wanted to not make it look cheap/ghetto if y'all know what I'm saying, also want a durable finish since it might get kicked a few times over the years or something. thanks for all suggestions.


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[wermbang]

For the long haul you might go with carpet. a craft store may have something similar to the factory carpet. But if want something quick I would plasti dip it

Here is how plasti dip turns out matches pretty good with the factory black. I did the passenger airbag and the dash bezel.

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[The Assassin]

I say plastidip or bedliner for durability. If you want looks...fiber glass.

 

[discojables]

I vote carpet on the sides and maybe some type of plexiglas or plastic on top.

 

[Grubrunner]

Get the matching interior vinyl/leather and definitely Vacuum Form it.... it'll look OEM and brilliant!

I did custom car audio for almost 10 years and this is how I did ALL my top-end show vehicles.

The finish is flawless!

Vacuum Forming is a type of plastic thermo forming that involves placing a sheet of plastic into a frame and applying heat. When the plastic is malleable and the proper temperature has been reached the plastic sheet begins to sag. The frame lowers and the plastic starts to cover the mold. A seal is created around the outside edges of the mold and a vacuum removes any air inside the cavity. The vacuum action causes the plastic to be pulled down around the mold. Once the plastic has hardened, the vacuum is shut off and the frame lifts up along with the newly formed plastic part. The part is then removed from the frame and all excess plastic is trimmed off around the edges of the part. Some products that are usually made by the vacuum forming process include: dashboards, display racks and beverage holders.

 

[DOAX]

go with bed liner works well on wood

i had a coffee table that was covered in bed liner. sanded it to rough it up and then spray on a few nice coats worked great lived in a rat hole of an apartment with two other guy the apartment way so small you had to walk across the table to get thru the living room

 

[the codes]

great suggestions, gonna evaluate what I wanna do. thanks alot guys I'll let y'all know how it turns out


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[PowerWagon2012]

I suggest neffy wrap. It was BIG in the LX community. It's a carbon fiber wrap. Looks great IMHO.

 

[the codes]

I suggest neffy wrap. It was BIG in the LX community. It's a carbon fiber wrap. Looks great IMHO.

how's it applied?


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[ramhunter9]

Put it in a box and send it to me :********:

 

[PowerWagon2012]

how's it applied?


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Same as vinyl. It's made by 3m. Very easy to use.

 

[WhiteExpress]

Whatever you do, unless you're padding it, make sure you seal that mdf really well first. My projects always start to look junky as time goes by because the MDF starts to fall apart.

 

[Stangshcky12]

Not sure if it's your thing but that looks like a great place to mount a cb

 

[the codes]

Put it in a box and send it to me :********:

I'll take that as a compliment lol


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[the codes]

Same as vinyl. It's made by 3m. Very easy to use.

I'll have to look into that for sure


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[the codes]

Whatever you do, unless you're padding it, make sure you seal that mdf really well first. My projects always start to look junky as time goes by because the MDF starts to fall apart.

what would you use? I'm not sure if I wanna use wood glue or maybe just some silicon/caulk


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[the codes]

Not sure if it's your thing but that looks like a great place to mount a cb

iv pondered the thought and am planning on it lol just not sure where I wanna put it yet


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[blackout11]

Your title threw me off LOL

 

[the codes]

hahah trying to catch people's attention


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[Rogan68]

if you do vinyl or carpet, round the wood edges some. A heat gun (or hair dryer) helps on curved areas if using vinyl. Make sure what you get is stretchy. Use a GOOD glue, like 3M spray adhesive, or it'll pull away in short order.

The problem lies in the compound edges, as seams are hard to hide with vinyl.

Another method would be to flock it.