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Old May 31, 2014 | 01:54 AM
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So after reading a few threads about how nearly impossible it is to wrap a center console, I'm interested in getting it hydrocoated. Just want something to liven up the plain silver. Has anyone got it done to theirs? How much did you pay? Anybody know of good spots in Houston to have it done?

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I sent my parts to TKO (forum vendor). Ed was a pleasure to work with, and it came out awesome. Looks just like new after 6 years.

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Have done the steering wheel, glove box latch and console base since this photo.
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impossible to wrap a center console with what?

It can be done in leather- send us yours for 499.99 for both


or hydro for 425.00 for both

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I have this combo ready to ship for 699.99 no core required
black leather with silver stitching









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Wrap with 3M carbon fiber. Read it's near impossible, so possibly going with hydrodipping. Not trying to spend over $400 though! Wanting to DIY= cheap! ;-)
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I sent my parts to TKO (forum vendor). Ed was a pleasure to work with, and it came out awesome. Looks just like new after 6 years.

before


after


Have done the steering wheel, glove box latch and console base since this photo.
That looks great! Might have to check him out. And yea, I meant center stack, not console. Realized that after I posted, but I basically avoid the computer on weekends and was too lazy to fix it on my phone haha
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I sent my parts to TKO (forum vendor). Ed was a pleasure to work with, and it came out awesome. Looks just like new after 6 years.

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Have done the steering wheel, glove box latch and console base since this photo.
Looks really good.
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I sent my parts to TKO (forum vendor). Ed was a pleasure to work with, and it came out awesome. Looks just like new after 6 years.

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Have done the steering wheel, glove box latch and console base since this photo.

Did you have your actual door lock panels (door lock and seat memory) dipped or did you have the glue overlay added?

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Originally Posted by wayback
I sent my parts to TKO (forum vendor). Ed was a pleasure to work with, and it came out awesome. Looks just like new after 6 years.

Have done the steering wheel, glove box latch and console base since this photo.
Could you take another photo? I would like to see this with everything else.
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I had mine done by American Hydrocarbon. I got the radio bezel, gauge bezel, passengers A/C vent (so it matched the drivers side)door buttons and the window controls. Here are a few pictures.









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Did you have your actual door lock panels (door lock and seat memory) dipped or did you have the glue overlay added?

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Took them off and had them dipped. the steering wheel are the only covers, but you can not tell as they have a small lip to hide the edges.
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Could you take another photo? I would like to see this with everything else.
Here are some quick phone pics.






Remember I have 126,000 miles on those seats. lol
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Originally Posted by wayback
Here are some quick phone pics.






Remember I have 126,000 miles on those seats. lol

Very Nice
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Very Nice
Thanks. TKO does a great job and it has not shown any wear at all.
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