Wrapping sliding armrest with alcantara

[paixim]

Had a little side project that I wrap sliding armrest with alcantara. Turned out ok but I kind of wish I know how to operate a sewing machine to give them contrast stiching.

Any other interior pieces that I can remove easily for my second alcantara project?

 

[paixim]

Picture of alcantara armrest installed

 

[2101Guy]

my experience with alcantara...for areas that have routine touching? Doesnt look good for long...

 

[paixim]

my experience with alcantara...for areas that have routing touching? Doesnt look good for long...

I was thinking the same and therefore bought another pair of sliding armrest from ebay. I can easily swap back if the alcantara ones start to wear.

 

[BigNick]

This should have a good side effect: if you have the seat-armrest-friction induced squeaking, the alcantara should silence it.

 

[domodan]

This should have a good side effect: if you have the seat-armrest-friction induced squeaking, the alcantara should silence it.

Unfortunately I think it’s the actual console it rubs on.

 

[Alysashley79]

Black sticky felt ftw! I’ve had it in my car for 18 months about 35k miles and still attached and no squeaking to be heard.

 

[EVtrav]

Black sticky felt ftw! I’ve had it in my car for 18 months about 35k miles and still attached and no squeaking to be heard.

Can you link to the product you bought? And where you placed it? Been trying to figure out the best solution

 

[beatle]

You can find adhesive backed felt in any craft store. I used a tiny bit of Shin Etsu grease. Have to apply it about once a year.

 

[Alysashley79]

Can you link to the product you bought? And where you placed it? Been trying to figure out the best solution

I bought it at Michaels a craft store. I used a hairdryer to heat the glue a little so that it would adhere best. It comes in a variety of colors so you can March your leather.