Acura RL - Replacing the Center Console Armrest
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Acura RL - Replacing the Center Console Armrest
I have the common center armrest bubbles.
I know many people on here found local shops to do the job, but I don't know who to go in the Bay Area, California.
Also driver's side is flatter due to my elbow.
I bought this eBay 05-10 Real Leather Center Console Armrest Black Stitch for $32.99
The seller, Autotrimming offered to do the installation for $40 + $12 (for shipping). I just need to mail him my original armrest piece.
Autotrimming
1715 E Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
Will keep you guys updated.
I know many people on here found local shops to do the job, but I don't know who to go in the Bay Area, California.
Also driver's side is flatter due to my elbow.
I bought this eBay 05-10 Real Leather Center Console Armrest Black Stitch for $32.99
The seller, Autotrimming offered to do the installation for $40 + $12 (for shipping). I just need to mail him my original armrest piece.
Autotrimming
1715 E Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
Will keep you guys updated.
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gbriank (03-15-2015)
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My next task after I fix the hub bearings is to remove these covers. Where is that post please on how to get them off and back on. did you get a local upholstery shop to recover the lids? Nice work btw.
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All the good links with pics are dead except this one...
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...eather-924974/
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...eather-924974/
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I bought the same leather replacement on ebay. My foam was also worn away from my elbow. I plan to go to a local fabric store and find a higher density foam replacement. Here is a video i did real quick to show some of you how to remove the arm rest covers. I will probably make another video later adding the new foam and leather covers.
Last edited by HKSmr2rbo; 03-30-2015 at 04:26 AM. Reason: added video
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phishfood (04-10-2015)
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DIY Outcome-not too shabby for a noob !
Many thanks to all who took the time to explain freshening up the armrests. I researched the many options on eBay and went with a high feedback seller. After receiving the material, I removed the armrests from the car and stripped the old material off. Actually headed off to a local auto top and interior specialist figuring they would do a better job than me. As soon as I told him it was an Acura he turned down the work ! Said he only specializes in US autos. So I busted his chops about the Accord sitting in the back area next to a '57 Chevy, he said it was his kids' car and he won't touch it. It worked out as it should-I stopped and picked up some 3M and did it myself. The before and after is in the photo.....not perfect but I'm quite satisfied.
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Nice job. I took my to an upholstery place. Got them done for $20 for the pair. The guy asked me what kind of car to which I told him it was a Honda. In my experience, moment I mention the price of any work doubles.
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I took mine to a shop to get it reupholstered. Didn't know they sold it on ebay at the time. It costs a lil bit more but if you take off the armrest and bring it to them they won't jack up the price. I told them to add a lil more cushion to mine. Here's how it turned out.
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teh CL (02-23-2017)
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I ordered taupe/gray from the eBay guy in Texas. My interior is taupe, but the replacement leather is clearly gray. Taupe is more of a beige color. Anyone else order taupe and not be happy with the color match? Not sure how you can sell something that is taupe/gray, they are two distinct colors.
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