crazy 70s paint jobs

I saw a one car (1966 chevy) that was tiger striped. What made it interesting was that is wasn't painted, it was fuzzy. The car was covered in short felt like material, sota like the old G.I. Joe's head were. I haven't seen another car done this way. The owner bought the car with this "paint" on it.
The car did look good. I know I wasn't drinking because I saw this car for over a year. Anyone know what that process was?

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