wrapping armrest

[jonk8123]

Im trying to wrap my middle armrest. Im using left over black viynl i had and i sprayed it with 3m adhesive but how do i get the corners to stay?

[hellk4t]

I read around on some reupholstering and I think you gotta wrap the armrest or get a new one? I don't think you can paint it (?)

[RAZ_76]

That armrest has some screws on the bottom of it, where the cups would go. Unscrew them and the armrest will come off, or that rubber top. Wrap it and screw it back in, that should hold it.

[RAZ_76]

I read around on some reupholstering and I think you gotta wrap the armrest or get a new one? I don't think you can paint it (?)

Do you read english??

[99 galant]

I read around on some reupholstering and I think you gotta wrap the armrest or get a new one? I don't think you can paint it (?)

he said he IS wrapping it...

[jonk8123]

im wrapping it but the edges wont stay. do i staple it or what should i use to hold the corners in place because the viynl is not thin enought to just get a clean fast wrap.

[RAZ_76]

You are going to have to use some kind of clamps that lock in place and leave it alone for 24hours. Do you have something like these??
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/DSC00011.jpg

[DNSerrano]

You can prob get them at office depot or office max

[hellk4t]

he said he IS wrapping it...

Ah my bad the topic title was cut off on my sidekick. Dont gotta be a dick about it but whatever.

[jonk8123]

nope. The viynl I have is too thick. It just makes major creses. Is there another type of black material or paint that would work for this?

[RAZ_76]

Go to a local junkyard and cut a piece of automotive viny out of a cars dash board and stick it in you pocket.

[jonk8123]

I got the viynl from joanns and its marine viynl its not that thick but for the edging it cant be stretched to pull out the creses on the corner. I seen in another thread u can dye it. what kind of dye would i use?

[RAZ_76]

http://www.parasolinc.com/Products.asp?ProductID=RUBBERBOND

[jonk8123]

Thats exspensive. So the best bet would be to wrap it? Im painting my middle console and other trim pieces today and i want the armrest to also be black.

[RAZ_76]

Try that Vinyl & fabric paint by duplicolor. Live it out in the sun as much as possible and see , I guess. I tried paint and it rubbed off even after I cured it.

[jonk8123]

So did you end up wrapping yours or just left it?

[RAZ_76]

I did that on my daily Galant and left it alone. On my 02 Galant, I will wrap it when I do the doors. Get some padding, glue that first and then the vinyl. Trash that rubber thing, that's why you are having issues I bet, you are trying to glue that vinyl on op of that rubber POS and makes everything too thick.

[jonk8123]

Yup. Thanks man that helps a lot I know how to do it now.

[RAZ_76]

No problem, make a how to when you start for others to see. I would make one but Im far from starting that project, at least another 6 months. I still have to order my leather from Italy.

[jonk8123]

alright i'll do that

[Rusty]

looks like you already found your solution, but i am making taking three pieces of vinyl and sewing them together in the shape of the armrest. ill try to get some pics later. i took brown paper bags and cut and taped them together. took a lot of trimming, but i think it will look good after its done. just take your time and trim, tape, test fit, repeat.

[99 galant]

Ah my bad the topic title was cut off on my sidekick. Dont gotta be a dick about it but whatever.

i wasnt trying to be a dick, but as stated he was wrapping it and i made a comment before to someone else about how they cant paint it bcuz its rubber unless you find a rubber paint possibly

[99 galant]

I did that on my daily Galant and left it alone. On my 02 Galant, I will wrap it when I do the doors. Get some padding, glue that first and then the vinyl. Trash that rubber thing, that's why you are having issues I bet, you are trying to glue that vinyl on op of that rubber POS and makes everything too thick.

speaking of padding, it would be nice to get a more compfortable whatever there to lean on lol

hmm *thought comes to mind* lol :lol:

[hellk4t]

i wasnt trying to be a dick, but as stated he was wrapping it and i made a comment before to someone else about how they cant paint it bcuz its rubber unless you find a rubber paint possibly

Ah I'm sorry, the dot dot dot came off as dick and I didn't even see the first part of the title cause I'm on my sidekick and cut it off >:( haha I'm sorry.

[99 galant]

not a problem man, it was my fault too, just trying not to start shit on here

anyways, im really interested in doing this to mine. i need to find a place to pick up some fabric/vinyl for it tho

edit: maybe ill creat a How To as i do my whole interior. give people difference choices throughout it too.

[pinoyesv6]

this armrest doesn't look that bad after some leather luster
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/thebirdman13/interior/interior002.jpg

[99 galant]

wow that tan/black interior is hot