StevenGuthmiller Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Here's a little trick that some might find useful. I picked this technique up somewhere, I just don't remember from whom. I decided that I wanted to replicate the drivers side "floor protector" mat on my current project after sanding of the interior tub floor was necessary after removing pedal detail and pin marks. A mold was made of the mat from another kit with mold putty. (in this case the AMT '62 Catalina kit) Then a relatively thick coat of acrylic craft paint, in your color of choice, was flowed into the mold. After drying, the mat can be carefully peeled from the mold and trimmed creating a very thin and flexible mat to be installed after flocking. This technique can be used for many other applications including floor mats and seat and door panel upholstery. Thank you to whomever I stole this technique from originally! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 That is really cool Steve, thanks for that great tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I like this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Great idea and tip. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 That looks very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I like this technique, Steve..... and I can see myself using this idea to produce realistic looking, and realistic thickness floor mats for my builds. Thank you. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I have used rubber medical tape for the same thing. Yours' looks terrific though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Excellent tip! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Excellent tip! I never would have thought of acrylic paint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Steve Boute (I'm pretty sure I've misspelled his name) uses this technique to make tuck and roll upholstery. As a "positive" for the mold, he uses half round Plastruct rod. He makes it in large sheets then cuts out the various shapes for the panels he's upholstering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, Shardik said: Steve Boute (I'm pretty sure I've misspelled his name) uses this technique to make tuck and roll upholstery. As a "positive" for the mold, he uses half round Plastruct rod. He makes it in large sheets then cuts out the various shapes for the panels he's upholstering. Could very well be the individual that I picked it up from. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 What a great tip. Thanks Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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