Prius v Armrest Padding Modification

How did you take out the arm rest?

 

so what about some pics?

 

ah ok. im on a work computer where some of the sites are blocked. ill look at it when i get home

 

Very nice work and clean, congratulations.

 

Nice! I like this better than the armrest cover I bought.

Yeah, Toyota also was cheap with the '12 v when they didn't cover the steering wheel in softex. Of course they fixed this with the '13 model year.

 

Likewise that cloth cover is perhaps the only sore point on the interior.

Any idea what material they used? Looks just perfect!

 

My 2 model has a lot of handling mods and a CAI but the interior needs help. That cheap plastic scratches when you just look at it. I'm getting it upholstered with leather and will get the armrest covered with the same leather.

But 1st I think I'll get the Classico seat covers sold here at the Prius Shop, then try to match the main seat color for the doors and armrest.

 

I sourced a piece of dimpled leather that matched the SofTex dark gray.

It is draped over the cover now, allowing it to form. Nice leather fragrance, too.

 

Odd because the SET distributors kit for changing the cloth interior of a v Three to SofTex covers all cloth surfaces. Both air rests in the doors, center arm rest, seats and back of seats. Not a bit of cloth left. No issues in 20.5k miles.

 

I did the arm mod myself.

It was a little hard taking off the arm rest panel and I damaged it a little. See pics below. I did removed the whole console door, which you don't have to, just leave on and pry off the panel. I marked off where the tabs are. There is another pic, where I circled off, those are screws to take the fabric panel off.

This mod cost:
Bought in downtown LA fashion district: Fake leather material $8 for 54"x36", but only used 14"x9". If you like to buy my left over, PM, and I can sell you 14"x9" for $6 including shipping within US.
Walmart fabric glue: $4
Total cost about $14

If I were to repeat, take off the original fabric on the arm rest. Spread glue out more evenly.

 

Nicely done and written up.

 

I had this mod done as well, mine turned out just like the original poster's did, $50 at a local leather shop, I highly recommend this mod!

 

Was the original material attached with staples?

 

Pulled the arm rest apart thanks to the pictures from @RichardY with no damage. I took it over and had it recovered then put all the clips back on and reattached it with no problems. Then I found the four screws used to secure the top sitting next to me on the couch - doh! But I was able to easily pull it apart in 30 sec attach screws and pop it back into place. Not the best picture, but I'm happy with the results.

(and yes the top has staples holding it in place)

 

Eh... I think I'll have an upholstery shop do mine.

 

yes it just staples.