Repair or Replace Center Console Lid

[08HoeCD]

I'd give the $25 re-skin a shot.

THIS.
I just realized that my wife bought a (manual) staple gun for another project and I think I can get buy using that.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

THIS.
I just realized that my wife bought a (manual) staple gun for another project and I think I can get buy using that.

I've seen it done on other cars and it can look good. You may consider adding some extra padding in there too while you'd got it apart for a more plush feel. Not sure how that one feels from the factory but a lot of times the padding breaks down a bit or they have hardly any to begin with.

 

[Da90]

I just did mine. Took about an hour to get it lined up like I wanted and back in the truck. It was super easy and I used an electric staple gun. If you get the leather skin be sure and get a foam pad under it. The factory vinyl is foam backed and thicker. I didn't do it and you can see and feel the seams underneath. Not too big of a deal but that depends on how picky you are.

Link to where I got mine....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/190957426693






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[08HoeCD]

Just the kind of feedback I was hoping to see. Thanks for the pics and tips @Da90

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I just did mine. Took about an hour to get it lined up like I wanted and back in the truck. It was super easy and I used an electric staple gun. If you get the leather skin be sure and get a foam pad under it. The factory vinyl is foam backed and thicker. I didn't do it and you can see and feel the seams underneath. Not too big of a deal but that depends on how picky you are.

Link to where I got mine....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/190957426693




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Looks great! Do you use armor all on your seats or something? They look greasy

That is a "real leather" one too as opposed to synthetic. That's definitely worth an extra ~~$20 in my book.

 

[08HoeCD]

That is a "real leather" one too as opposed to synthetic. That's definitely worth an extra ~~$20 in my book.

Interesting point.
I'm kinda wondering about the 'pleather' vs leather in terms of durability, since my elbow rests on that lid cover almost 100% of the time as I drive.
Hmmmmm.........

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Interesting point.
I'm kinda wondering about the 'pleather' vs leather in terms of durability, since my elbow rests on that lid cover almost 100% of the time as I drive.
Hmmmmm.........

quality leather should last longer than a pleather. Probably feel nicer too. Since its something you'll obviously be resting your arm on all the time I'd say it would be worth it to me.

 

[08HoeCD]

quality leather should last longer than a pleather. Probably feel nicer too. Since its something you'll obviously be resting your arm on all the time I'd say it would be worth it to me.

Maybe so. But now I gotta figure out how to add cushioning material underneath the leather...and I have no clue.

Lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

THIS.
I just realized that my wife bought a (manual) staple gun for another project and I think I can get buy using that.

Just make sure the staples aren't too long or they might go through the other side, poking. Just wanted to mention that.

 

[Da90]

I used 1/4" staples


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