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07-23-2019, 02:30 AM | #1 |
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DIY Cheap Armrest Simple and Easy. Updated as of Aug. 5 2019
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I made this armrest for around $30 with material you can get at a craft store. Materials: -Simple Cushion foam 2" thick -1/2" Thick Styrofoam Board( Can be replaced with MDF board if you have the proper cutting tools.) -Your choice of cloth, suede, vinyl, or leather (pictures are of cloth but I updated with suede) -*3M Super 77 Adhesive Tools: -Hot Knife for cutting the foam board. -scissors -marker/pencil -your cupholder tray -the rubber mat in your center console Directions: Trace out the rubber mat onto the foam board and use hot knife to cut. Take the foam board you just cut and trace onto the cushion. I used scissors to cut the cushion. Glue the cushion to the board. You wanna start wrapping the fabric over to your preferred tightness. Once you have figured that out, make marks on the cloth and cut to where it overlaps the edge of the board about 1". Now glue around the Styrofoam board and and edge of fabric. Wait briefly for it to tack. Then you can start wrapping You should end up with something like this. Let the glue dry before attempting the next step. Trace two soda cans onto fresh foam board and cut. Flip the arm rest upside down. Place the round cut foam board on-top and now use the cup holder tray upside down to line up the circle foam board pieces. Mark, and glue into place. This is going to sit in the cup holders so the arm rest doesn't move around. Your piece is now done. Just let it dry for 24 hours before installing it. If the glue leaks out and gets onto your car trim, it can be a paint in the ass to clean. Here's the finished product with the two different orientations you can use it in. Sits nice and flush Forward Does not get in the way of the ebrake or heated seats Here is an updated version with suede. It's much more stretchier so you can avoid wrinkles.(As of Aug.5 2019) I'm obviously not a professional but I have been using it for a few days now and I enjoy the comfort it offers. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Also don't forget to post pictures of your own version. Enjoy! Last edited by Drft204; 08-05-2019 at 01:09 PM. Reason: Updated Version |
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Looks terrible.
You might as well have just gotten a small pillow at the dollar store Looks just as terrible |
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Dad, is that you? Thank goodness Mom always encouraged our creativity.
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Nice ima make one of these, looks legit
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I agree, not to rag on your idea. I just think it could have been done a little cleaner for sure...its sad that there are actual write ups that teach people how to make a subpar piece. No wonder this car has basically turned into this generation's ricer flagship car...sorry man. I just cant get behind this one |
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My entire car is rice btw. Thank you all for your input. I don't take offense to any criticism. To those building one for their car please post some pictures. I would like to see how it turns out for you. |
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Hey guys, I redid it in suede and 3M super 77. The suede material is much stretchier and easier to work with. Looks nicer as well.
Please see the original post for the updated version. |
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Really just needs denser foam to lose the pillow look.
Do craft stores (or other) have anything firmer than regular cushion foam? |
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This level of self-realization and ability to take criticism is so refreshing in a world of overly sensitive internet posters At least the checkered floor mats and camo interior bits make the armrest seem tolerable to look at in comparison. The suede version is a big improvement over the blazing red one.
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