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DIY: Re-wrap your 2GS Center Armrest!

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Old 05-29-11, 01:15 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Originally Posted by starfyrels
Can you post a link of the real leather?
Old 05-29-11, 07:34 PM
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This is a good write up. I love quick proper fixes.
Old 05-29-11, 08:07 PM
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very very nice work!
Old 05-30-11, 06:39 PM
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i was curious about those cover i need to replace mine because i did the rest of the car with a charcoal gray two tone with medium gray. was trying to decide on dark gray or medium the paint wears off to quick on the arm rest get to much use.
Old 05-30-11, 11:59 PM
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its not gonna be perfect guys. But you did a great job considering what you had to work with.
Old 05-31-11, 12:47 PM
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When I bought my GS I replaced my interior with a leather interior purchased through CL from LeatherSeats.com. I ended up not using the armrest and the seatback pockets and would be willing to part with them if someone wants to replace either. The purchase I made was genuine leather (actually a higher grade leather than OEM). I have kept it in the back of my closet for no good reason other than "in case I need it down the road". It is not a "perfect" color match but no one has noticed a difference in the 5+ years since I installed it.
Old 05-31-11, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SZA
I was just trying to contribute to the community, that's all.
and you did.... wasnt trying to down you. just straighten up the wrinkled foam and you should be good to go. IMHO i would go with a flatter foam btw so it doesnt move around underneath the vinyl

Originally Posted by Clifton
That's vinyl not leather.
thanks.....we cleared this up awhile ago
Old 06-01-11, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Clifton
That's vinyl not leather. I bought the same one. It was cut too short to wrap around to be stapled and had the crease were the seller folded it. I sent a pic to the seller and he said he could install it for me and that it was ok to be cut too short, I shipped it back and found a real leather one on Ebay for a few bucks more. If anyone else does one, you can leave the factory leather on. I just bought some 1/4" staples (I already had a T50 staple gun) and went over the factory cover. The real leather ones on ebay will not have the crease in them when you get them.
Same thing here. I re-wrapped mine a few months ago. They only left at most a 1/4" of material to work with once stretched over the armrest. Some spots had maybe an 1/8" to secure. Used 1/4" staples and hot glue. Just had to be a little more patient. Foam underneath was fine as I got to it before my elbow started burrowing in. Vinyl was folded in half and shipped in a tiny-*** bubble envelope. Took a few days for the crease to work itself out. Matches well to the rest of the console though.
Old 06-01-11, 02:57 PM
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great write up, gonna have to do this myself soon.
Old 06-01-11, 03:34 PM
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U just put glue on the underside? Also, what glue did u use?
Old 06-01-11, 05:15 PM
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goood stuff! gonna try this when my armrest goes bad
Old 01-09-13, 09:07 PM
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Great job man. I was wondering if those on eBay would 1. Fit Well enough and 2. Match OEM Color. Thanks for sharing the info and the pics.
Old 01-25-13, 11:52 AM
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bump this up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I want to order one but not sure what color I have.It's the same interior color as the OP.
Old 01-25-13, 12:32 PM
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^ hmm, not sure about that one. Price seems too good to be true. I just bought on eBay and the few decent ones i looked at were all 40-50 bucks. Gotta put mine on soon also.
Old 01-25-13, 12:50 PM
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Nice write up op


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