Question about center console lid
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Question about center console lid
I seem to have two finger indentations on the top of my console lid, I suspect from my other half pushing down when she gets in or out. I can see that the lid is removable, but is the leather glued to the top? If i can get the leather off I can fix the foam below. Any suggestions?
I tried a cloth with hot water and it did not help.
Thanks!
FWIW: i removed the console, removed the top, and hit it with some heat from the iron (covered leather with a cloth) and gently rolled the area using a wallpaper roller. Worked out great, the foam bounced back mostly, and the leather looks perfect.
I tried a cloth with hot water and it did not help.
Thanks!
FWIW: i removed the console, removed the top, and hit it with some heat from the iron (covered leather with a cloth) and gently rolled the area using a wallpaper roller. Worked out great, the foam bounced back mostly, and the leather looks perfect.
Last edited by Beezvette; Oct 26, 2014 at 05:17 PM.
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My car has 11k miles on it and the center console leather is loose/ has wrinkles. Not real happy about the quality. But I'm going to just have it recovered myself in higher quality material. What is bad is my truck of 100 k miles that I'm a lot more rough on has no wear areas of the console.
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My car has 11k miles on it and the center console leather is loose/ has wrinkles. Not real happy about the quality. But I'm going to just have it recovered myself in higher quality material. What is bad is my truck of 100 k miles that I'm a lot more rough on has no wear areas of the console.
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I think the foam below is very soft, and it seems to have a memory for indentations. Mine bounced back nicely. Try a little heat from the iron with a cotton cloth. No steam. I went over mine for a few minutes being sure not to get the leather too hot (lowest iron setting). Just about the time i figured it was not making a difference, i saw signs of improvement and in a few more minutes the indentations were gone. I think the roller helped out the foam also.
I don't think we should be having to fix our cars interior before the second oil change. Especially how much we spent in these cars. After I take it to be repaired I will let you know what type of foam is under the leather.
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Thanks i would be very interested. Please send me a PM so I do not miss your post. I agree it should not happen.
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Went to an Apostery shop that does custom cars about this lid. They said the glue has pulled away from the lid. They suggested to go to dealer. So I did and have a new on it way.
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Just curious, Beezvette, 1Lt,2Lt,or 3Lt? Depends on who/what information we get, that the 1Lt & 2Lt's are not leather but a leather-like vinal. Only the 3Lt's are real leather, according to the "interior stylist" (Ron was his first name - missed the last) at the last Corvette Bash. Wondering if your problem is unique to one or the other console covering.
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Just curious, Beezvette, 1Lt,2Lt,or 3Lt? Depends on who/what information we get, that the 1Lt & 2Lt's are not leather but a leather-like vinal. Only the 3Lt's are real leather, according to the "interior stylist" (Ron was his first name - missed the last) at the last Corvette Bash. Wondering if your problem is unique to one or the other console covering.
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Just curious, Beezvette, 1Lt,2Lt,or 3Lt? Depends on who/what information we get, that the 1Lt & 2Lt's are not leather but a leather-like vinal. Only the 3Lt's are real leather, according to the "interior stylist" (Ron was his first name - missed the last) at the last Corvette Bash. Wondering if your problem is unique to one or the other console covering.