Really, Honda?

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 08/16/2019 at 09:12 • Filed to: None

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The armrest on my wife’s 2013 Civic. She says, “Don’t use the armrest!”  Any idea what I can do about this?

pip bip - choose Corrour > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:16

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cover it with tape?

replace it?

burn the car?

ttyymmnn > pip bip - choose Corrour 08/16/2019 at 09:17

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“Leather”

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:18

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I’ve got a similar (cracked not slid) problem in my 07 Milan. Only solution I’ve heard of is to buy a new upper armrest. I’ve considered it for my Milan but not sure it’s worth any other investments at 145k miles and 12 years old.

adamftw > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:19

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Get a new armrest

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:19

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Look for a spare at a local salvage yard?

BeaterGT > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:20

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Check the underside, might be able to replace the cover.  Or Ebay?

ttyymmnn > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/16/2019 at 09:22

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I’ve put a black towel over it for n ow.

ttyymmnn > adamftw 08/16/2019 at 09:23

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Ash78, voting early and often > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:23

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Just do what I do: Tell everyone you know what a scam Honda’s rep is.

I know you’ve had good luck with your older Odyssey, but things are drastically different now. I can’t fault their running gear, but every thing else that isn’t engine/tranny is just such an afterthought.

Longtime Lurker > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:25

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Glue a piece  of shag carpet on top.

Shift24 > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:26

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Cover it up?

https://www.ebay.com/p/PU-Leather-Center-Console-Armrest-Cover-Black-red-for-Honda-Civic-2006-2013/9013621715?iid=223508815470&rt=nc

Ash78, voting early and often > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:28

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I’d just wait for someone parting out their car on the forums, or if you’re patient and lucky, go to the junkyard. Temporarily I bet you could heat it up with a hairdryer and work it back into place, maybe with some light gluing.

This looks like a $200 couch I once owned (that I paid $800 for because Ashley Furniture exists to scam people into thinking it’s good stuff that lasts more than 5 years )

XJDano > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:29

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I got this. I sweat into it because no AC, but it’s kinda nice having a little dump pocket. Also straps are too short unless you cri ss cross them.

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Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:31

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dont use the armrest?

¯\_()_/¯

Nibby > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:35

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send the car to the junkyard

nermal > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:36

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Take the car for the day and tell her that you’re going to fix it.

Then trade it in on a new GT350. 

Wacko > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:37

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“ Leather ” Vinyl

Michael > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:47

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Center-Console-Armrest-Cover-PU-Leather-Mat-Fit-for-Honda-Civic-2006-2013/143098429035?fits=Year%3A2013%7CModel%3ACivic&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item215154be6b:g:QJcAAOSwjodaRbyw&enc=AQAEAAAB4BPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qXmh3%2BQ0ubIWj2%2BY245LSzVD7eoWjk5eJZeThLd2%2Bo0Dpft2YicXOUVQyKpv0FxNEetiVoh9FeIEiSPMvCi22Fwct%2Bzb0aefP26QrrfQbpA95AoefPqePyteOZ8IF8WZdRptEl2TjjLjspOP4nvgmxUjw9nozvEDgmbebifbgAI1aqHRbf0%2BwLJ%2B6nYSqBhj1qD594JejsDyNITKFVFtXeaVUE8c8VTPu20c6i5Z3B%2BJZtKFZsp6kfLja56KAWcUpCCyCTfSzJavC%2BUSD08ha1JJPIePnJv8ueRGyxf9pb3xRR7WtsK6a2Ged%2BO3ShFKkqNMAZNasAEnu22QCePKiNgevVDZvYu%2BOg24tTYyANmyqvAfwZuyBFmQ6L%2FdmV12Re5uEPQCA7aqlDVAYGaRzBRkjBqhKXOwhOph%2BrKwou%2FckfxwA94JPxCqjPLyl0oD2OhC8o92xYuio94Yold%2F0vCj%2BHZ6RMovJz5nkUzKY17%2FMfMhK%2FfzebWn2sq9b6BjZ8BZor8a2O5rionru1Y8%2BR49%2BILWf5PTzMUWeBLTlZtAdtUwipjLeFkedGzqnZ8MfFx9B3gxunUlPrmmHktdBd3APzlrX99gV1yQJupFsHY1w%3D%3D&checksum=143098429035f199319df0a544b9b045236b17caf960

$10 armrest cover from chinaBay

Arrivederci > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:49

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New cover and install or new armrest, whichever is cheaper. Redline looks like they make a cover for about $60.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:49

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Something similar to this happened to our works 2015 explorer, I put tape over the crack. On the explorer I think the plastic was degraded by Sun block rubbing off of our arms.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:56

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1. Remove old armrest

2. Replace with homemade plywood armrest with dry ice and secret beer compartment

3. ????

4. Profit

adamftw > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 09:58

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I mean, you asked. 

ttyymmnn > BeaterGT 08/16/2019 at 10:04

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I haven’t looked yet, but I might be able to screw in a fabric cover.

ttyymmnn > Longtime Lurker 08/16/2019 at 10:06

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Ooh, fauncy.

and 100 more > adamftw 08/16/2019 at 10:06

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Fuck it, nevermind. Redacted.

Let’s not be dicks today. I’ll start. I apologize for what I wrote.

and 100 more > Wacko 08/16/2019 at 10:08

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Leatherette

ttyymmnn > Shift24 08/16/2019 at 10:08

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So, this is a thing. I guess I’m not the only one who has this problem. Thanks for the link. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:09

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Visit a local upholstery shop and they’ll sew in a new piece of vinyl or leather . Especially if you can don’t have to have an absolutely perfect match on the material (and ever more so show up with just the armrest, some cash and don’t  care about a receipt ), I would guess you’ll get it back with a new piece of material for less than $100.

adamftw > and 100 more 08/16/2019 at 10:09

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I didn’t see it, so. Alright. Friday amirite?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:10

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https://www.amazon.com/s?k=2013+civic+arm+rest+cover&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Possibly something like these?

ttyymmnn > Ash78, voting early and often 08/16/2019 at 10:10

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I’ve got a black towel over it now. This happened in the space of a few months, when I started driving the car regularly. As an old stick shifter, I put my elbow on the rest and rest my hand on the shifter. So when my wife tells me to just keep both hands on the wheel, that’s a non-starter.

ttyymmnn > XJDano 08/16/2019 at 10:13

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Interesting. Thanks. 

ttyymmnn > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 08/16/2019 at 10:13

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Not an option. 

ttyymmnn > nermal 08/16/2019 at 10:14

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ttyymmnn > Wacko 08/16/2019 at 10:14

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Pleather

ttyymmnn > Michael 08/16/2019 at 10:16

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Somebody else posted similar. Thanks!

ttyymmnn > Arrivederci 08/16/2019 at 10:17

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Some other folks posted similar. Thanks. 

ttyymmnn > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 08/16/2019 at 10:17

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I love it.

ttyymmnn > adamftw 08/16/2019 at 10:18

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That was more of an eye roll for Honda making such a shitty armrest, not for your suggestion.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:19

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Does the underside of your elbow and forearm have spines on it?  This is gnarly destruction over just a few months!

and 100 more > adamftw 08/16/2019 at 10:20

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Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrr etty much.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:20

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Impressive wear. Here’s my 17-year old armrest:

ttyymmnn > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 08/16/2019 at 10:21

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Thanks. I’ll probably go with some aftermarket cover. A couple people provided links for this generation of Civic, so it seems I’m not the only one who has this problem.

ttyymmnn > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 08/16/2019 at 10:22

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I’ve gotten a few suggestions for products like that. Thanks.

ttyymmnn > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 08/16/2019 at 10:23

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No, but I tend to lean that way, so I’m putting pressure on it much of the time I’m driving. 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:24

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Sell it and buy something with better quality?

Jokes aside, a new cover shouldn’t be too expensive.

ttyymmnn > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/16/2019 at 10:25

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It ’s all down to the quality of the materials. I had a cloth armrest in my 2001 Golf and it never wore through with 16 years of use. This is just shitty fake leather.

ttyymmnn > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 08/16/2019 at 10:25

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Various folks have offered links to $10 solutions. I’ll probably go that route. Might even look for a cloth cover.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:26

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See, easy fix.

Wacko > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:37

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https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Kit%EF%BC%8CEASESEC-Professional-Restoration-Handbags/dp/B077MTSKNK/ref=sr_1_13?crid=LNICXKGR2WJ2&keywords=leather+repair+kit+for+car+seats&qid=1565965963&s=gateway&sprefix=leather+re%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-13

ttyymmnn > Wacko 08/16/2019 at 10:41

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Thanks, but that’s way too much work for me. I’ll find a cover.

M.T. Blake > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:42

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Shoot the car and walk away. It’s no good now. 

Shift24 > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:45

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Unfortunately, you would think they would reinforce an area where you c ould put weight/rub on constantly...

ttyymmnn > M.T. Blake 08/16/2019 at 10:50

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ttyymmnn > Shift24 08/16/2019 at 10:50

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You would think.....

TheRealBicycleBuck > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 10:52

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It’s time for some retraining!

This should be a good reminder to keep your elbow off the arm rest!

ttyymmnn > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/16/2019 at 10:52

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But....isn’t that what it’s for?

Old horse  new tricks

TheRealBicycleBuck > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 11:07

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Like t he couches in your grandma’s house, the armrest is meant to be seen, not used.... without protection .

ttyymmnn > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/16/2019 at 11:17

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Oh my god, I remember those things. We never had them, but we knew, and visited, folks who did. Just imagine the BPAs or other nasty chemicals in those back in the day.

TheRealBicycleBuck > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 11:30

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B ah! That’s nothing compared to the smoke. I’m sure that both my grandmother and grandfather were pack-a-day smokers. Probably more.

I remember grandma talking to me about not smoking. One of her reasons was the amount of money they had spent on cigar ettes. “I could have bought a really nice house with that money,” she said.

ttyymmnn > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/16/2019 at 11:35

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My mom smoked a pack of Viceroys a day, and she smoked while she was pregnant, which might explain something. Of course, back in 1966 they didn’t understand how dangerous it is. I would be horrified to know how much I’ve spent on cigars over the years, though I have stopped smoking. 

Gerry197 > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 11:47

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Buy a replacement piece or remove that one and get a upholstery shop to re-cover it.

TheRealBicycleBuck > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 11:48

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I’m glad I never picked up the habit. That, and dipping. My school brought in a doctor to show us pictures of people with mouth and throat cancer. That was enough to scare me away from tobacco for life.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 12:03

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Common with Honda vinyl from the mid-2000s to the mid- teens. It’s too thin for its intended use. The Accord and Acura TL were the worst about this.

If there’s a Classic Soft Trim near you, the pattern number is 617126. It’s piece 1CA (1st row, center armrest) and you’ll ask for 001 black with 69070 slate contrast stitch.

The top part is probably going to be vinyl although it might be leather. When I worked there we charged under $100 for it, and the vinyl we used was better anyway.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > M.T. Blake 08/16/2019 at 13:17

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Cool people don’t look at explosions. 

ttyymmnn > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/16/2019 at 13:52

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Dipping is horrible. In college, the sports bros would sit in class with a soda bottle full of spit. It was disgusting. 

ttyymmnn > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/16/2019 at 13:53

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Thanks, but an after-market cover is about $10. I’ll probably go that route. 

Monkey B > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 14:46

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they have them on ebay for cheap, they work. This is a very common Honda problem that I do not repair on anything other than an unsold used car.

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 17:32

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duct tape

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 08/16/2019 at 17:35

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It’s universal.

His Stigness > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 18:52

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coqui70 > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 20:45

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I t’s time for a full custom interior!

TheRealBicycleBuck > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 20:46

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I worked in a 24-hr computer lab in grad school. Someone spilled their spit cup into a keyboard. I cut the wire and slid it straight into a trash can. 

wafflesnfalafel > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 21:42

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that kind of stuff bugs me...  you could replace the whole lid with a chunk of 2x6 (real wood interior!)

ttyymmnn > wafflesnfalafel 08/16/2019 at 22:22

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We’ve had the car for three years, but I haven’t been driving it much except for the last few months. So this happened in a very short time. It’s really crappy materials. 

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/16/2019 at 22:45

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In college one guy mixed up a spit bottle, with the bottle of whiskey getting passed around. Oh t he facial expresions.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > ttyymmnn 08/16/2019 at 23:23

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I had a 2010 Civic and a 2006 CRV, both had black vinyl wrapped on the pillar between the side windows. WTF? Is some shit black vinyl that goes bad acceptable as a factory trim?? Well they are gone and I have the TSX wagon now, it has it too! Why can’t they just put a painted piece there. I will put 303 vinyl protectant on it and hopefully it will fare better, it lived the first part of its existence in Seattle so not so much sun.... It a nnoys me.

gettingoldercarguy > ttyymmnn 08/17/2019 at 01:23

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Upholstery shop and have them refit one.

404 - User No Longer Available > ttyymmnn 08/17/2019 at 09:12

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My Ikea chair did the same thing after about a year, heh .

ttyymmnn > 404 - User No Longer Available 08/17/2019 at 10:20

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We  have some IKEA stuff that we bought 20 years ago that is great, but the newer stuff is crap. Got new kitchen chairs and three of them were broken in a couple of weeks.