How would you go about restoring a center console?

[Chillin014]

Alright well I got some glazing putty, filled some small holes and what not. I decided I was tired of sanding the damn thing so finished up what I thought was going to be most visible and painted the console. I can definitely spot some areas where I didnt make a smooth enough transition w/ the bondo. I dont think any of it is going to be visible in the car anyways. It's not show quality, but I think it meets my standards for the moment. I'll get some installed pics later.

 

[montecarlo-ts]

looks good from what you can see in the pictures. glazing putty is a nice product when used as intended. im working on rebuilding a s10 console lid, gonna have to fiberglass something together as the plastic under the arm rest is broken in half.

 

[Chillin014]

Thanks, it was nice to not have to mix something up for sure. Take some pics!

 

[Chillin014]

Where did you get those cup holders? The best I can seem to find are some poker table ones that only have a chrome trim ring.

 

[454muscle]

Chillin014, that's looks pretty good bro. Well done!

As for cup holders, I searched the net and also Ebay and found several shapes and sizes (different circumferences, and different depths) but they were all made for poker tables. Some are black plastic, but I opted for more durable stainless steel. I made sure to order a set with the correct depth to fit into my custom console (2.5" deep), and also the right circumference to fit a standard pop can (although I don't think I will allow anyone in the car with pop, just bottled water). Also the set I ended up ordering was $10 for a set of 10 cupholders + shipping -- so it was cheap enough. I gave the other 8 away already!

If you get stainless steel ones, you can always get them powdercoated black if you don't like that finish.

 

[Chillin014]

Thank you. That's what I kept finding, the plastic poker table ones. Do you remember where you found the SS ones? I think that would go well with my console. Unless I stagger them, I'm only going to be able to fit one of them in there.
I'm not big on drinks in the car either but sometimes it just happens. Otherwise I have my cell phone in the cup holder haha.

I just bought one cup holder that was 3-1/4 deep, now you got me thinking its going to bottom out. No biggie, it was cheap.

 

[Chillin014]

Installed the console today with the armrest and everything. I think the paint is a little too glossy but I can always change that later. Otherwise, short of not having a cup holder for the moment, I'm happy with it. I will figure out the mounting later this week, I'm so happy to have an armrest and a storage compartment other than the glovebox. It feels more comfortable now, and the armrest is a little tribute to my Maxima which was totaled in December. It was my first car and it's been hard adjusting to driving the elky every day.

 

[Bonnewagon]

That looks like it belongs there. Nice.

 

[Chillin014]

I appreciate it. I'm waiting for someone to point out how the console is curved and the front coin-tray is still boxy.

 

[454muscle]

Thank you. That's what I kept finding, the plastic poker table ones. Do you remember where you found the SS ones? I think that would go well with my console. Unless I stagger them, I'm only going to be able to fit one of them in there.
I'm not big on drinks in the car either but sometimes it just happens. Otherwise I have my cell phone in the cup holder haha.

I just bought one cup holder that was 3-1/4 deep, now you got me thinking its going to bottom out. No biggie, it was cheap.

I can't remember where I found them, but it was off ebay. You'd probably get a better deal off Google though. I've seen some 10 cupholder sets for $25 on Amazon.

If it bottoms out, you can always cut out the carpet and underpadding below the console to make them fit! 😉
By the way, I'm staggering two cupholders in mine, it's too tight side-by-side, and I really want two of them in there.
And since you mentioned cell phone, I'm actually embedding an iPhone base into mine as well, in front of the 2 cupholders. That way I can just slip my iPhone in there and it will charge, it will be on display towards me, and if I want, I can play music from it too (just finished wiring it all up today and it works!!!). Just an idea for you to ponder 😉

And you console looks awesome bro!