Just a general question.

My center console lid (color Buckskin) is really cracked. I can't readily find a matching color, and local junkyards have had one jag in the last 2 years--wrong color.

Any thoughts about replacing it with a nice contrasting dark brown faux leather for about $8? I think it might look fine, and it would certainly stop being so annoying.

Thoughts? Opinions?

If I was handier, I would love to shape and lacquer a 3/4 thick piece of walnut to cover the console lid.

 

Go to an automotive (or furniture) upholster in your area. Select a matching piece of high quality vinyl. Have them reupholster it. Done. Or ask http://www.britishautowood.com/ to make a wooden one for you. Their work is excellent.

 

For $8, I'd say it's worth a try. The other options I can think of would be more expensive.

As I understand it, Buckskin color was less common than Biscuit, thus harder to find a good used one in that color. I'd try everydayxj.com first to see if David might have one.

If not, you could buy one in a different color and dye it to match your buckskin console and seats. Here's an example below on ebay for $45ish. A while back I bought a small dye kit for another Jaguar color and I think it was about $30 on ebay.

1982-1987 Jaguar XJ6 Center Console Lid Arm Rest Storage Lid 82-87

 

Easier!!!


David Boger at everydayxj!!! Good guy. Lists here. Many Jaguars parted and good stuff + more saved.


Carl

 

go to any Jo-Ann's Fabrics store, chances are they have a very similar color vinyl.

 

After going to Joanne and Hobby Lobby and another store, I realized Buckskin is a pretty odd color leather. Compared to most tans it contains some purple that's hard to match. I got the dark brown and finished it, and it looks pretty good. The new console.
The old cover. The foam underneath was in amazing shape.

 

That actually looks Really nice!
It's a good complement to everything else; and a Whole lot better than what you started with!
(';')

 

Agree ! Fits in just fine. At times a contrast does better than a poor match.


Seems as the original succumbed to sweat, aka perspiration! A guess based on bare fact. could not resist the awful pun.


I am a bit listless this AM. Our house cooling system just barely kept it habitable for Coco and I.


More of the same, although the weather folks promise a bit of a respite.



Carl