Zippi Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I thought I might try some simulated carpet for the flooring. I'm headed to HL this morning so do they sell anything that could be used and if so, what is it called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Ask for embossing powder! I believe Michaels carries it also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I was looking for embossing powder at our local Michael’s last week and all the had were metallic embossing powders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks for the info fella's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 24 minutes ago, Fantom said: I was looking for embossing powder at our local Michael’s last week and all the had were metallic embossing powders. Haven't had much experience with embossing powder, I still have a large supply of many different (useless) colors of flocking I bought off Ebay several years ago. However, I believe embossing powder can be painted over once applied to the interior, therefore allowing you to have whatever color interior you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, TarheelRick said: Haven't had much experience with embossing powder, I still have a large supply of many different (useless) colors of flocking I bought off Ebay several years ago. However, I believe embossing powder can be painted over once applied to the interior, therefore allowing you to have whatever color interior you wanted. Thanks Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just got back from HL and the only think I could find was Embossing Powder. That is above my pay grade so I passed on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 This thread should've been titled "Meet the Flockers" 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: This thread should've been titled "Meet the Flockers" 😃 Haha....good one Patrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, Zippi said: Haha....good one Patrick. It’s not too late to edit the title.😈 This is embossing powder painted. It looks a little rough, but the camera picks up flaws that the eyes don’t. I know others on here paint it many different colours with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mula1fan Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Painted looks like bedliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: It’s not too late to edit the title.😈 This is embossing powder painted. It looks a little rough, but the camera picks up flaws that the eyes don’t. I know others on here paint it many different colours with great results. That looks pretty good Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dpate Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Zippi said: Just got back from HL and the only think I could find was Embossing Powder. That is above my pay grade so I passed on it. I own few colors of that brand. Good stuff, but you could prob shop around and get little cheaper. I got mine from the actual site when they had a coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 That $6 jar of embossing powder would last you a very long time. A little goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Zippi said: Just got back from HL and the only think I could find was Embossing Powder. That is above my pay grade so I passed on it. $6 is *ABOVE* your pay grade? How much does a vial of flocking material cost? Flock you, you flocking flock! (Sorry I just had to write that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) You can get a lot of embossing powder in many different colors, relatively cheaply if you look around for it. Look for sets of various colors from "Hampton Art". I have a set of solid colors, and a set of metallic. Both work nicely for carpet. If you look around a bit, you should be able to find one of these sets of 16 different colors for between $15.00 and $20.00. Sounds like a lot, but a little bottle of this stuff will last you forever! I don't know for certain, but if I had to guess, I would say that one bottle probably has enough powder in it to do 8 or 10 models. with a set of 16 colors, that's a whole bunch of models!! You can paint over the powder as well, but with a couple of sets of this stuff, there's rarely any need to. Here are a couple done with metallic powder straight from the jar. This one was done with black powder, but it looked a little thin so I threw a thin coat of black primer over it. Steve Edited October 17, 2021 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 the metallic powder looks perfect for a custom interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, chris chabre said: the metallic powder looks perfect for a custom interior! The thing that I like about the metallic powder is that it gives more definition than monotone powder. Once all of the rest of the interior parts are installed, it’s hard to see a monotone powder. With the metallic powder, the metallic in it gives the illusion of more texture when the interior is completely assembled. At least that’s the perception that I get. Steve Edited October 17, 2021 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, StevenGuthmiller said: The thing that I like about the metallic powder is that it gives more definition than monotone powder. Once all of the rest of the interior parts are installed, it’s hard to see a monotone powder. With the metallic powder, the metallic in it gives the illusion of more texture when the interior is completely assembled. At least that’s the perception that I get. Steve it definitely brings out the color. Didnt late 50s GM have rugs like that as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, chris chabre said: it definitely brings out the color. Didnt late 50s GM have rugs like that as well? I don’t know which particular cars offered them, but I have often seen what’s called “salt and pepper” carpet in some cars. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I prefer Ken's Fuzzy Fur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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