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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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Default Another Custom Centre console build

Im currently in the process of building another centre console for my mate who had the 3 AA Assassin 8's build I did before...he has now wanted to use some boot space so the 8s are going in there...but he loves the 'arm rest' idea so wants me to build another console for him lol!

The console will now house the headunit, voltmeter, switches etc

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The idea is to have a flocked middle section with the outer panels being vyniled...should look quite trick!

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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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looks good
how do you curve the mdf?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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you can buy corrugated (sp?) mdf, but i don't think it's the sort of thing b&q will stock
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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that looks mint, could a dash be made in the same way?

the switches are proper trick
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mark
looks good
how do you curve the mdf?
flexible MDF...you have 2 options...if its not for heavy work, you can use what i have here which is basically 6mm (approx) thick MDF which has been slit on the back surface allowing for the bends....or it its heavy work, you can use the like of 12/15/18/25mm etc thick wood and slit all along it to help it bend

jammers - You can do but it will be easier to fiberglass the dash start off with a MDF template etc build everything how you want it...wrap it in fleece, resin, strengthen, smooth, and many moons later, you will have a dash LOL! Ill be doing some dash builds soon if you want me to put some pics up

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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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I just cant get over the work u do, its mint yet again
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