From an autoblog gallery. An F650 6 door SUV with a full bed. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alton-mfg-f-650-xuv/629530/ It appears to some kind of fiberglass with a semi translucent tint over a mesh form of fiberglass I've never seen. It doesn't look like a normal gel coat and layup. The light reflections on the center console cover seem to show a smooth surface like gel coat by you can see the threads as they mold around the dials, etc. Any ideas on how to do this effect? It would look interesting inside a case or as an outside on a scratch build. John
Yes. This I read. Maybe the question should be "what material would I use to do this". None of the fiberglass suppliers I use has a mesh looking weave. John
That's a cop out way. I was thinking of things that film won't adhere to well. 3d curves and irregular shapes. John
blue colored kevlar carbon weave would look similar and can be used like fiberglass. if I'm not mistaken I've seen a kevlar only fabric also, that would probably be cheaper (can't seem to find the link)
its just a paint job. they sand down the original and repaint it. there was a dealership at our local auto show that was offering the service for about $600 a dash.
its a dark blue candy base, with a stencil to then paint the top coat light blue candy. i love candy paint it looks amazing. better than that crap flip paint. 'oh look its green, but wait if i stand here its purple'
Someone beat me to it. I was going to say it's a dark blue base coat with cargo mesh used for a pattern mask. I'm guessing they used the same stuff they put on McDonalds' playground areas to keep kids out of the framing.
