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Feb 3, 2016 | 01:22 PM

Squeaky Wheel

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Padded Armrests

Anyone tried the door panel padded armrests that are attached with 2 sided tape? If so, curious about your results? Do they stay in place very well? I see they are available from several vendors? Any one style/brand preferred over another? They all look pretty much the same.

Feb 3, 2016 | 03:09 PM

spdkilz911

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I have them. They work great and have not moved since they were installed. Definitely easier on the arms. I bought the padded cover for the console also. Bought mine from Corvette Mods.

Feb 3, 2016 | 04:48 PM

v1 rot8

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I have a set and love them. Been on for 4 yrs, no problems.

Feb 3, 2016 | 05:04 PM

Landru

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Squeaky Wheel

Can't say if they're all the same.
Bought/installed a titanium/ebony one at least 4 years ago & it's still securely in-place looking great. IIRC got it from SCP.

Inexpensive way to spice-up the interior so if you're on the fence, don't be.

Feb 3, 2016 | 05:08 PM

Red08

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I had the same problem as you with the 2 sided tape. I went and bought some Velcro, and they work great.

Feb 3, 2016 | 06:12 PM

1rusty1

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I have a set on now but wanted a little more padding so bought a set from Apsis. I haven't installed them yet but the double sided tape on the current set has held up fine.

Here's the new ones.

Feb 3, 2016 | 08:37 PM

okie08vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rusty1

I have a set on now but wanted a little more padding so bought a set from Apsis. I haven't installed them yet but the double sided tape on the current set has held up fine.

Here's the new ones.

These are by far the best, I have a cheaper set and always regret not getting these.

Last edited by okie08vette; Feb 3, 2016 at 08:37 PM.

Feb 3, 2016 | 08:37 PM

jlbsam

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mine stayed on for a reasonable period of time, but eventually they will work loose. took it to the upholtery shop that i use, and they sprayed some "Bull Dog" on. haven't come loose since.