Thanks to everyone who has answered my questions on finishing my console, from the interior to the exterior. So far, so good! I didn't see anything here on how to flock the interior of the box, so I thought I would post up a how-to after doing my own and getting excellent results.

First you need to get the flocking, the paint/glue, and a flock application tool. There are many tools out there from $100 electrostatic to $6 cardboard tubes. I went cheap. There are quite a few kits for sale, but when I went looking, all were sold out. I was able to buy the bits separately. A 3-ounce bag of flocking was $13, and a pound was $16 - so I bought a pound. This is enough to do 425 Oldsmobile consoles, I'm sure. The half-pint of adhesive is way more than is needed for a console, but it's nice to have extra. I noted that there are tons of colors for flocking and all have their own color-matched glue/paint.




I didn't realize, but the inside of the console and the bottom two pieces were flocked at one time. I hit every surface lightly with 100-grit sandpaper and the old flocking came off completely, leaving a nice, clean surface. I wiped each one with denatured alcohol, but since the paint/glue is oil base, you can use any solvent you like, providing it doesn't melt the plastic.



Now is the time to fill the flocking tool with flock, before you apply the paint. You have 10-15 minutes to flock once the application is done. Get a dust/particle mask on for the flocking - you won't really see the fine fibers flying around, but they are. If you don't use a mask, you'll have some Kleenex surprises later.
Apply the paint/glue, brushing from the inside out, which gives an even coating all the way to the edges. Wipe the edges clean. Take the piece over to the application box (flocking instructions tell you how to make this) and set inside. Using the tube applicator - or whatever one you choose), apply the flocking GENEROUSLY over the surface, shooting it on at a 45 degree angle, from several angles of attack. When the piece is done, pick it up without knocking any excess off, and place it aside to dry. NO FANS! You can use a heat lamp, but make sure it doesn't melt your piece.







The paint/glue is sticky, so doing alternate sides at the same time is OK, as I did with the console base. I brushed the paint on the top, flocked, then flipped it over and brushed from the bottom to get the inside walls and glove box hinge area. Then I shot the flock on the opposite side.





After 24 hours, it is still not completely dry, but enough so that I knocked off a bit of the excess. Instructions say that it will be at least 72 hours for full adhesion and a week for full cure. I'll just leave these where they sit until I'm ready to reassemble.

 

Looks nice

good pics and writeup

 

I'm pretty ignorant on the later A bodies, why is this part flocked? Is it a sound deading thing.

By the way that is a expensive glue brush you are using there...... Tedd

 

I don’t think it’s anything other than just decorative. And since the product will only look as good as the base that’s laid down, I broke out the good brush . The paint/glue washes out cleanly with mineral spirits.

 

Thanks for sharing, Bob. I am considering applying to the interior of my console box on my '68.

What was your source for everything?

 

I was able to find several vendors of each item in various sizes on Amazon. Flockit.com will let you find local vendors of their Suede-Tex products if you happen to be in a city where they have distributors.

 

Looks like it turned out nice, Bob!!! I'm not to far from you in Medina

 

Where did you get all of the pieces to do this , it looks great, thanks Tim

 

Hey, neighbor We gotta get rid of this snow so we can get these cars OUT!!! I have a new hood that I'd like to get finished and painted before spring hits, and then this car will be done - until I find another change or upgrade, that is....

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Everything is available from Amazon for around $60 including tax (if applicable). Not bad to get a factory fresh flocking. Came out great!

 

Outstanding writeup! Thanks for sharing. Nicely done.

 

I forgot to post a pic of the final assembly... Very happy with the way this turned out.

 

Looks great.

 

Does anyone know if the console box was flocked for a 1968 manual transmission car?

 

Beautiful job. Quite impressive. I'm sure smearing the glue all over it there must've been one of those "hope I don't mess this up- can't turn back now" thoughts running through your head.

 

Bob, thanks for the writeup. Very informative and concise with pictures no less. Can't wait for spring.

Wayne
In Medina five minutes from rob1960.