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You guys are gonna give me anxiety about this project.
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Repair or Replace Center Console Lid
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Maybe so. But now I gotta figure out how to add cushioning material underneath the leather...and I have no clue.
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Probably would be easiest if you used a spray adhesive for upholstery and a closed cell foam, and adhere the foam to the leather. I'd check your local fabric store, the people there should be able to set you up with the right stuff.
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Super easy. Just take your time, there's no rush.
No. I bought the truck like that about a year ago. I've never cleaned the seats. They don't feel greasy either. Someone else said they looked dirty also. Now you guys have me thinking about actually doing a deep detail!
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Don't guys on here use Scrubbing Bubbles for leather?
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I was skeptical but tried it and it does a great job. Doubtful that I'd use it on my seats more than 2-3 times per year, since I have no idea how potentially harsh it would be, but it definitely works to quickly lift and remove grime from my driver seat.
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10:1 apc works for me, all purpose cleaner that is. I use zep 505 cu its cheap and easy to find at home depot.
I'd use real leather. And 3m adhesive with staples and new padding. Must be a ton of videos on youtube about this. At least other similar consoles.
I used scrubbing bubbles on my titanium color seats. On black i would test an area under the seat. And give it a couple days. It worked great on mine. Need to do it again. you can still see grime marks where the cleaner did its job. But where leather was bare turned a slight yellow color. So use with care. I think its best on newer seats.
And spend the 10 bucks on the change or phone holder on top of the console. Will look way better. it holds my samsung galaxy note 4 PERFECTLY.
I used scrubbing bubbles on my titanium color seats. On black i would test an area under the seat. And give it a couple days. It worked great on mine. Need to do it again. you can still see grime marks where the cleaner did its job. But where leather was bare turned a slight yellow color. So use with care. I think its best on newer seats.
And spend the 10 bucks on the change or phone holder on top of the console. Will look way better. it holds my samsung galaxy note 4 PERFECTLY.
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This thread actually convinced me to replace mine on my beater I have pulled apart. $25 I didnt need to spend. lol
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I had a local upholstery shop reskin mine and i looks brand new. They had the factory pleather in stock with the exact color. Done in a couple hours for $160.
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You can use an electric staple gun if you really want to staple it, the 3m spray contact will hold just as well.
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That sounds about right for the labor, I suppose. However, I found a truly like-new lid for that price, thus my internal debate. lol
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I replaced mine with a leather versus vinyl one I got off eBay for like 50 bucks . You really don't need an air compressor staple gun and good spring loaded 1 will do the Job with 1/4 staples from what I remember. I did it in less than 2 hours and we'll worth it.
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After researching this quite a bit, it seems my options are:
A. Do nothing: free, but looks crap even though I'm the only one who sees or notices.
B. Re-skin with pleather: as little as $25 or so.
C. Re-skin with leather: could be around $85.
D. Replace the entire lid assembly with a pre-owned unit: $150.
I'll have to decide if the genuine leather is worth 3+ times the cost of factory-like pleather.
By the way, is it just me, or are most of the listings on Ebay NEW items rather than used?
A. Do nothing: free, but looks crap even though I'm the only one who sees or notices.
B. Re-skin with pleather: as little as $25 or so.
C. Re-skin with leather: could be around $85.
D. Replace the entire lid assembly with a pre-owned unit: $150.
I'll have to decide if the genuine leather is worth 3+ times the cost of factory-like pleather.
By the way, is it just me, or are most of the listings on Ebay NEW items rather than used?
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No, it's not just you!
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LOL. I guess more & more people are unloading used items on social media and forums like this one.
I used to sell items on ebay but pretty much stopped after PayPal held my money for 30 days for no reason, even though I had a perfect rating for over 10 years. Screw that.
Rant over. ha
