Center Console Lid Upgrade with a Blue Twist!

[cayenne]

The concept of upgrading our center console lid to a leather version has been covered many times so I won't discuss that, but I took it one small step further... After upgrading mine, I wasn't completely happy with the gray stitching. I tried to convince myself that it looked good with the aluminum accents, but sitting next to the blue threading on the seats I wanted more.

I've seen the threads dyed black, but I don't believe I have ever seen them done in blue so I decided to try it. I figured if I screwed up, I could always go ahead and dye them black.

I think it turned out pretty good and looks clean. The blue isn't as bright as the OEM thread, but it is probably as close as you can get without getting a custom blended dye mixed up. Regardless for such a small and simple modification, I am happy.

 

[Tautog]

Looks very nice.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Whowa that looked great!

Now I got to look up how to change out the console top.

Joe

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

thats some martha stewart right there. good job on the stitching

 

[FarFromStock]

Looks great! Please share how you colored the stitching. I've tried using RIT dye but it won't take.

 

[cayenne]

Looks great! Please share how you colored the stitching. I've tried using RIT dye but it won't take.

I used a fabric dye pen. I will take a picture tomorrow and post it for reference. The brand I found came in several colors and tip sizes. I colored each thread in sections and wiped off the excess to protect the leather. After everything dried, I cleaned the lid with Lexol and then conditioned.

I don't know why the RIT would not work though, I believe others have done it in black that way with foam applicators.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

awww crap...... i thought you restitched everything. but looks good either way

 

[Fred]

How about your iPhone mount and connection. I like the setup. What bracket

 

[NickPic83]

very nice touch

 

[willis68]

where did you get the Leather cover?