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center console cover upgrade?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by coyote2, Dec 9, 2017.

  1. coyote2

    coyote2 Member

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    I like my Priushoods Center Console cover
    Toyota Prius 04-09 Center Console Cover
    and it has lasted 4.5 years, but nothing lasts forever (particularly with me) so Prius2005CenterConsoleCoverWear.JPG I'm wondering if there's a better/more durable option than this faux 'leather'.

    OTOH if I buy another, it will match my Priushoods armrests (which are still in mint condition).
     
    #1 coyote2, Dec 9, 2017
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    coyote2 Member

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    bump, please?
     
    #2 coyote2, Dec 11, 2017
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    Real leather? Fabric?
     
    #3 valde3, Dec 11, 2017
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    I used automotive-grade vinyl from a junkyard Chevy S-10 seat. It's a lot thicker that other types of vinyl you might buy and it's obviously designed for automotive use. Being a bit thicker, it was harder to work with, but it came out good in the end.

    Egg's cheap & cheesey junkyard mods thread | PriusChat
     
    #4 egg_salad, Dec 11, 2017
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  5. Jmon3y

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    Im going to try this on my 05 it has the cloth and is looking very bad. Question, what glue did you use ? and did you use a heat gun while forming it ?
     
    #5 Jmon3y, Oct 17, 2018
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    E6000 is the glue I prefer for this application. No heat gun necessary, and clothespins make perfect clamps for this project.
     
    #6 egg_salad, Oct 17, 2018
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