I made a console cover for my GEN III

I got this idea after yet another of our A/V devices had gone
south due to the remote control crapping out. Dust, spills, and
just about anything can destroy what's under the buttons, given
some time.

The Prius' archway-style console looks like a big 'ol remote
control. And those buttons also face upwards. Add sunlight,
smog/pollen, heat and cold to the mix of future button troubles
got me thinking how I was going to protect my investment. What I
needed was something easy on the plastic below and tough on the
top. Here's what I came up with. It slides over the shifter with
a starburst cutout, and then cinches around the NAV on/off and
tune/file knobs. For when its parked (and not driving), of course

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To make this, I layed paper over the console and built up a pattern. I then transferred it to what I believe was a vinyl tablecloth I had bought at American Science and Surplus for 50 cents a couple days before. The bottomside is some type of soft cotton-like material, with the standard semi-thick vinyl on top.



Took about an hour to make. Not great to look at, but it does the
job I think.

 

Its medium grey. The white one was the paper template

I might make another. Maybe with the Toyota logo on it - or a Dr. Who logo - something more fun. I also worry about the sunlight greying out the black dash material. At least there's a commercial product for behind the windshield.