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  1. 4th May 2016, 10:35 AM #1
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    Console Arm Rest Cover Cracking Up

    I've done a search and can't see any history of this problem.

    My centre console arm rest with vinyl (faux leather) cover has split and cracked in the location where you rest your weight on your elbow when entering / exiting the car.

    Car has not spent a lot of time in sun nor had chemical sprays inside. I clean with a chamois.

    Looks like a new one is around 140 UK Squid!

    Bugger....

    Anyone recovered or done anything to repair?

    Thanks
    Richard
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  2. 4th May 2016, 10:50 AM #2
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    It's not designed to have body weight on it...

    If you are able I would suggest changing your entry methodology.

    One of the LR wrecking yards should have a good one cheap..
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  3. 4th May 2016, 12:18 PM #3
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    Yes, I've noticed how hard I lean on it. I'm 6'2" and pretty fit so maybe being shorter is an advantage in that regard.

    Thanks for tip - I will try the wreckers. Any recommendations?
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  4. 4th May 2016, 06:04 PM #4
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    Try this.
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/marketplac...ing-perth.html
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  5. 4th May 2016, 06:35 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by PerthDisco View Post
    Thanks for tip - I will try the wreckers. Any recommendations?
    Triumph Rover Spares get good feedback on here.
    http://www.triumphroverspares.com.au

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  6. 5th May 2016, 08:29 PM #6
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    Mine has just started to split too, if it is a common fault someone will come up with a cheaper solution.
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  7. 7th May 2016, 05:56 PM #7
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    My lid had a small (30mm) split when I purchased my D3 a little over a year ago.

    I priced a secondhand lid from a wrecker, but $170 was more than I wanted to pay.

    The split hasn't grown, I plan to get a local auto trimmer to re-cover at some stage.
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