Repair Center Console "Leather"

[drerunsit]

Hello, everyone. Today I noticed a tiny piece of the faux leather material missing on the corner of the center console (see photo). Is there an easy DIY fix for this?

Sponsored

 

[CyberVeteran]

you can get one of the armrest covers that are offered by many of the companies. Such as TesLaunch and Evannex.

 

[Gigahorse]

Armrest cover, or a sharpie will make it less noticeable.

 

[drerunsit]

Thanks. I wish I had known about armrest covers before. Then again, the truck is only 2 months old...

 

[drerunsit]

you can get one of the armrest covers that are offered by many of the companies. Such as TesLaunch and Evannex.

I ordered the one from TesLaunch. As for the original damage, I would still like to repair, if possible. I was looking at a Permatex repair kit; however, they have a fabric and leather/vinyl kit. I don't even know if either of these is effective, but they seem to be popular in other cars.

 

[Art138]

Have you tried to get the armrest cover replaced under warranty? Unless you cut or knowingly damaged it,they might replace it. Worth a SC visit.

 

[drerunsit]

Have you tried to get the armrest cover replaced under warranty? Unless you cut or knowingly damaged it,they might replace it. Worth a SC visit.

Well, I must have done it myself, even if I don't recall how. I know it wasn't like that when I took delivery. I would feel bad having it replaced when it was my fault. It's such a small imperfection that there has to be a way to sufficiently repair it myself.

 

[Cyber_Wolf]

Well, I must have done it myself, even if I don't recall how. I know it wasn't like that when I took delivery. I would feel bad having it replaced when it was my fault. It's such a small imperfection that there has to be a way to sufficiently repair it myself.

I had mine fail in the same spot, also blamed myself initially then thought about it further and realized the product failed. Never had any sharp objects or anything like that pass over the console, its like the material just bubbled up and got rubbed off.

If enough people send in pictures like this to the SCs then maybe they will realize the material or bonding is an Issue and needs to be fixed.

Best of luck.

 

[drerunsit]

I had mine fail in the same spot, also blamed myself initially then thought about it further and realized the product failed. Never had any sharp objects or anything like that pass over the console, its like the material just bubbled up and got rubbed off.

If enough people send in pictures like this to the SCs then maybe they will realize the material or bonding is an Issue and needs to be fixed.

Best of luck.

Wow. Ok, that makes me feel a lot better about the situation. Did you take it to SC?

 

[LuvOrH8]

Order a new one.

 

[drerunsit]

Order a new one.

A new Cybertruck?

 

[LuvOrH8]

A new Cybertruck?

A new arm rest. Take old one off, bolt on new. Quick and easy. Then buy a cover.

 

[Black306]

Order a new one.

+1. Unless you’re good at blending leather textures and colors, skip the repair; get a new part or a cover.

https://epc.tesla.com/en-US/catalog...d959-4368-b28f-9e785bb641b0?part=1850347-00-E

 

[ABILISK]

It’s beyond repair, the truck is totaled.

But seriously, a SC will replace that under warranty. At least they did for a buddy’s Model Y - mine’s been solid.

 

[Cyber_Wolf]

Wow. Ok, that makes me feel a lot better about the situation. Did you take it to SC?

Yea, booked the appt through the app and first repair was mobile service but they botched the job. There was a large gap between the new top and bottom half of the lid.
Sent pictures of the gap, then drove the two hours to a SC a couple weeks later for repair.
Lesson learned… always inspect the repairs closely and wait a few days before giving 5 star positive feedback ?

Sponsored