Best C4 Center Console replacement?
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Best C4 Center Console replacement?
Hi Everyone,
I have a 1994 C4 and there is a section of the center console by the ashtray cover that is starting to look pretty nasty. I'm looking to replace the center console. Has anyone done this and can recommend a replacement that best matches the rest of the factory interior? I know sometimes with replacement parts (especially aftermarket parts) the color and/or texture might be slightly off and I'm hoping to avoid that if possible.
I have a 1994 C4 and there is a section of the center console by the ashtray cover that is starting to look pretty nasty. I'm looking to replace the center console. Has anyone done this and can recommend a replacement that best matches the rest of the factory interior? I know sometimes with replacement parts (especially aftermarket parts) the color and/or texture might be slightly off and I'm hoping to avoid that if possible.
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For a factory look you need NOS or salvage parts. Reproduced factory parts vary in quality but the rule of thumb is cheaper means less authentic looking, but Corvette interior parts across the board aren't cheap.
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There are some that "state" they match on eBay for only $70. I might grab one just to see how well it matches. NOS looks pretty hard to find, think I found some for between $300 to $400.
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I thought about that but the cupholder lid also had issues. I should have it all put back together tomorrow afternoon after the retainers arrive and hopefully it looks ok.
I replaced the radio bezel at the same time with a new old stock GM part. Evidently for some reason GM decided to stop doing the coating on that piece but it still "looks" like it has the coating.
I replaced the radio bezel at the same time with a new old stock GM part. Evidently for some reason GM decided to stop doing the coating on that piece but it still "looks" like it has the coating.
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Clear lacquer matte black console finish.
I thought about that but the cupholder lid also had issues. I should have it all put back together tomorrow afternoon after the retainers arrive and hopefully it looks ok.
I replaced the radio bezel at the same time with a new old stock GM part. Evidently for some reason GM decided to stop doing the coating on that piece but it still "looks" like it has the coating.
I replaced the radio bezel at the same time with a new old stock GM part. Evidently for some reason GM decided to stop doing the coating on that piece but it still "looks" like it has the coating.
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