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Did mine the a few weeks ago. Took 20 min. Save yourself $40 plus shipping both ways. There's instructions in this forum on how to take it off and replace it.
What did you do to replace the gel/cushion under the leather or was yours not flat yet?
I did the same as NathanJax, but I did get 1/2 inch cushion that's cut to fit under each section from a Craft store for like $10 and that's was perfect! It's a easy DIY. Good luck!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Acura RL - Replacing the Center Console Armrest
