Huh huh huh, flacid...

So I pulled this thing off, unscrewed the 400 screws, and pulled the leather off. it's all loose and limp and the cushioning is worn out. what should I replace it with? just foam? where could i find a thin layer of foam to put under this thing? it would need to be a quarter inch thick or so... this crap is sticky!!!

 

you could put a bunch of 100 dollar bills inside it. or just buy some foam piece at michael's or wal-mart

 

是啊。。。。。。。。。

 

yeah what he/she said

 

I believe we finally have a TL owner from China in the community (to the best extent of my knowledge).

Just get some foam from Walmart and you should be good.

 

memory foam would be pretty sweet...

 

I would use felt and regular foam. You might want to talk to a furniture repair person.

 

Mine is also worn. Please keep us posted on your progress w/ pics!

 

Warrenty had that replaced for me...

 

I had to put this project on hiatus for some memorial day drinking, but when I get back to it, what do you guys think I could use to clean the old sticky foam stuff off?

 

I would say, just take a razor blade to it, and clean all the foam off then start from scratch

 

stay tuned for a DIY! coming later tonight!

 

so the armrest is real leather!!!

 

memory foam ftw!!! just get some foam from Michaels or something

 

I'm patiently waiting...

Mine to looks, well, "flaccid" is a good description.... I never noticed it until after the warranty expired... I actually looked up ordering a new one yet was thinking their has to be a way of trying a repair myself or by upholstery shop etc..

I commend you on being the first!


Thanks and good luck

 

the foam doesn't have to be anything special since you're not actually sitting on it, but if you're a heavy leaner like ME when you drive, get a high density foam - 1.7 or higher is good. Memory foam is harder to come by and costs more, but it's an interesting concept.

I actually need to replace the Leather on mine...any suggestions? (i have parchment interior)

 

done!

Armrest DIY

 

Dude, props to you. I need to does this to the armrest on my CLS-6. It is pancaked big time.

Excellant DIY!

 

thanks brother

 

I just did this re-cushioning procedure on my armrest and it came out great.
It cost me around $17:
3m Super 77 spray adhesive; $9.97 - Walmart
Poly-fil Nu-Foam 15"x17"x2"; $5.99 - Micheal's

The old black foam rubber on the top/sides of the armrest was reduced down to sticky goo and was a PIA to remove/clean up. I used the Nu-Foam instead of the regular foam rubber because it states on the packaging that it will not disintegrate over time. It has a fine fiberous consistency; however, it cushions like foam. Before removing the leather, I outlined the edges with a silver sharpie to have an idea as to where the edges would approximate upon reassembly. Used a piece of wax paper and placed it over the plastic armrest and cut out a one piece pattern to use when sizing the Nu-Foam. Ultimately, I had to reduce the thickness of the nu-foam to one inch because it was to hard to handle/fashion around the armrest and get the leather back on reasonably. Sprayed the armrest and nu-foam with a good layer of adhesive. Seated the nu-foam onto the armrest and let it dry for a few minutes. I chose to put the leather on the re-cushioned armrest first to get it evened out and fitted properly. Then when satisfied with the fit, I sprayed the adhesive on the edges of the armrest/leather and fit it to the previously marked edges. Initially, I was worried that the adhesive was not going to hold; however, it held remarkably well to complete the reassembly.

Sorry, no pictures, but it looks just like SRT-11's only in Parchment

 

i need to do this to my 2nd gen tl

 

well I'm in Tampa, I'd be glad to help ya.

 

Just got done doing mine. I used 1/2" high density foam from a craft store. I think it cost $2.50. And I used weatherstrip and emblem adhesive instead of spray stuff. That old foam is NASTY. The glue I used worked really well. I used chip clips to hold the leather in place for the 45 seconds it takes for the glue to stay.

It looks SO much better now.

This is with the foam glued on. Looks kinda gross, but once its covered, it looks fine

 

I just bought the CF cover from Ebay, the leather is going to get worn out anyway and instead of buying a new lid I just decided to go this route:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acura-TL-Carbon-Fiber-Carbon-Kevlar-Hybrid-Console-Armrest-Lid-Cover-/330890647829?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ATL&hash=item4d0a9e9915&vxp=mtr

 

Get some 1/2 inch thick foam from Michael's.

 

Noel, let us know what the Carbon Fiber cover is like. It's tempting.....

 

That carbon fiber one is tempting.. it would accentuate the CF i already have lining my dash and middle console.. IF it is the same pattern

 

And uncomfortable as hell!

Don't you guys actually use the arm rest? Lol

 

Yes. But mine is already flaccid as hell/no cushioning so I am used to it.

 

Interested in the CF piece, update us when you install it

 

After I redid mine a while ago I decided there is probably a better way.

Mine is all nice and fluffy. And when I rest my arm on it it is great. But I also like to put my elbow on it. And when you do that, your elbow goes straight through the new foam and hit's the plastic underneath.

My idea would be to use a thin layer of "gel" (shoe inserts?) or closed cell foam (yoga mat) then fill the rest in with the foam we've all been using.

That way you've got a soft layer and a stronger "cushy" layer...

Edit: You can also do this same 'mod' on the door armrests...

Just a thought.

 

Actually a friend and myself did my son's center arm rest. It was flat like yours. Replace it with 1" foam I bought at Joann's Fabric. You can have it cut and only purchase what you need. It's green. Cut to fit and clue it in. It took about an hour to do the whole job and it looked great. I got the idea from
Gatrhumpy who also did the same job in his TL-S.

 

^ step by step instructions with pics plz. Feel free to re-do it for us and take pics this time so we get good instructions lol jk

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-flaccid-armrest-cushion-replacement-640667/

 

ya I'm already subscribed to that other thread. I just wanted to make LoveMyTL-S do it all over again.

 

I think its worth it:

Attachment 111643

 

Does that slide over the existing armrest/console or is it a replacement?

 

Slide over, looks good and protects the leather on the actual armrest

 

I'd like to see some more pics of it if you have them.

 

Is it a hardshell cover? Is it as shiny as it is in the pictures?

I showed it to my wife (because I was considering purchasing one).....she didn't like it at all.