We Cut Down Glare By Flocking Our Dash

Video How to fly a dashOne of the most distracting things you can come across in a race is bright light bouncing off your windshield. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can also be a safety concern as it can obstruct, reduce, and blind your vision. racing car then you know what we’re talking about. First of all, it’s not just a fashion statement, the flocking as it’s called is purposefully quite useful as it eliminates reflections as it has a matte black finish and suede-like texture. Combine these characteristics together and sunlight is absorbed instead of reflected.Since I’m rewinding the RX7 and the interior is ripped (again), I thought it would be a good time to brush up on my tracks for glare I’ve dealt with in the past. Full disclosure, I’ve never tried this before so I don’t know what I’m getting into. The kit includes 2 blacking bags, an adhesive and a smoothing agent, as well as detailed instructions. onrush Read more: How to work with shade cloth This is a messy process so having a “dump station” is a good idea and by placing a shader station I found a box large enough to contains my dash and I lined it with plastic. This will contain and collect the strings so they can be reused. Dashes are cleaned with acetone to remove oil/wax before glue can be applied. But before that can happen, you have to fill in the luminaire. You have a limited amount of time before the glue starts to set, so it’s best to get this done before applying the glue.The nozzle is a simple tube with holes that you twist in and out to create air that pushes the threads topqa.infoe is also an optional nozzle that can be connected to an air compressor. gauze When the tool is ready, the adhesive can be applied to the dash. This is thick and sticky so try not to pick it up yourself. You have 15 minutes of work time before the glue set is prepared to boogie. dash act Read more: how to build a glass display cabinet Once you have glued the entire panel, the threads can be applied. Be very generous when gluing the threads as the glue can seep through them. Once you’ve completely set the dash, leave it undisturbed for 12 hours or more depending on the temperature in your work area. your new herd dash.For the first try, the dash works relatively well. In my opinion, I should have diluted the glue and sprayed it with a cheap spray gun. Using a brush and trying to cover something as large as a dash in less than 15 minutes is a challenge.There are areas (luckily under the dash) where the glue has set and hasn’t lost the strings. Although the glue is self-levelling, I think for perfect results, thinning and spraying will provide even coverage of the glue and good adhesion.Here’s what the finished product looks like, I can’t wait to see how well it performs at the track. Oh and check out the sleek RacePak digital console that I’ll be doing a full story on in the near future! Read more: How to remove cbd from your system