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I installed a Redline charcole "fine grade leather" center console cover and I must say, the results are smooth to the touch.
Finished product:
Matches my reupholstered steering wheel pretty well:
Here's the process:
Remove the center console cover from car -- carefully use a flathead screwdriver to pry the subpanel off from the console cover. The top and bottom portion have fragile tabs, so don't break them like I did. Once removed, you have 6 star-point driver screws to remove: 4 on the lever and 2 on the latch. Once these are removed, carefully remove the metal spring from the cover and stow away for reinstall. Search YouTube for a CJ's video on this.
Now on to the new cover install:
Step 1: Clean the base cover (I chose to put the new cover over the old, so I could keep the padding from the OEM piece)
Step 2: Stretch out the new fabric, center it (measure twice), and launch the first staple to keep things in place. I used 1/4" staples with the largest staple gun I could find...if you have an upholstery stapler even better. I had this left over from target shooting.
Step 3: Staple away, being sure to pull the fabric tight and keep things centered.
Step 4: Tuck and staple the latch grooves. I used a bit of high strength tape to keep the leather in place while I hit it with the stapler. Classy? It doesn't look like it, but it will be covered up later anyhow.
Step 5: Enjoy the new look
Step 6: Install into car (reverse process of removal)
Step 7: Bask in its glory and smoothness.
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Overall impressions are good. The feel and refinement to the interior are excellent. The color I'm not 100% certain on -- the shade of charcoal from Redline is a few shades lighter than Ford's, so it stands out a bit. Other than that, the craftsmanship is on-par with the best and my elbow has never been happier.
Enjoy the day,
- Mike
Finished product:
Matches my reupholstered steering wheel pretty well:
Here's the process:
Remove the center console cover from car -- carefully use a flathead screwdriver to pry the subpanel off from the console cover. The top and bottom portion have fragile tabs, so don't break them like I did. Once removed, you have 6 star-point driver screws to remove: 4 on the lever and 2 on the latch. Once these are removed, carefully remove the metal spring from the cover and stow away for reinstall. Search YouTube for a CJ's video on this.
Now on to the new cover install:
Step 1: Clean the base cover (I chose to put the new cover over the old, so I could keep the padding from the OEM piece)
Step 2: Stretch out the new fabric, center it (measure twice), and launch the first staple to keep things in place. I used 1/4" staples with the largest staple gun I could find...if you have an upholstery stapler even better. I had this left over from target shooting.
Step 3: Staple away, being sure to pull the fabric tight and keep things centered.
Step 4: Tuck and staple the latch grooves. I used a bit of high strength tape to keep the leather in place while I hit it with the stapler. Classy? It doesn't look like it, but it will be covered up later anyhow.
Step 5: Enjoy the new look
Step 6: Install into car (reverse process of removal)
Step 7: Bask in its glory and smoothness.
---------------------
Overall impressions are good. The feel and refinement to the interior are excellent. The color I'm not 100% certain on -- the shade of charcoal from Redline is a few shades lighter than Ford's, so it stands out a bit. Other than that, the craftsmanship is on-par with the best and my elbow has never been happier.
Enjoy the day,
- Mike
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