Hi all,

My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a couple inch-long cracks in the vinyl arm rest from me resting my elbow while driving. I’d like to patch or repair it myself if I can. It certainly doesn’t have to look perfect. I’d just like to prevent it from getting any bigger. What products or techniques would you recommend? Thanks a lot.

Chris

Never seen any patch or repair hold up for this issue. (I tried the fix it myself route too - several different things - nothing worked). I'd say save yourself the hassle now - find an auto upholstery place, get the closet color match you can, and just rewrap that piece.

New cover. looks easy enough to install. You didn't say what color

https://www.amazon.com/DSparts...802&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&


Other covers https://www.amazon.com/jeep-gr...erokee+armrest+cover

Agree with Aquilon ... never seen a repair like this that would hold up. I decided to go out to a pick-n-pull to get a replacement door panel since the arm rest was built into the panel. Best decision I made.

This may not answer your question specifically, but it may help others with the very common cracked dashes in their vehicles.

I have seen various aftermarket "overlays" for dash and armrests and center consoles, etc.

If it's a reasonably popular vehicle you should be able to get an overlay.

I saw one dash overlay on a car, think it was a Toyota, it fit so well you really couldn't see that it was an overlay.

If you google "dash overlay" you should be able to see if there is a armrest or center console overlay available. Also search for "Coverlay".

There are ones you can see on youtube.

They truly are a very good and very inexpensive option.

EDIT TO ADD: Summit Racing shows a Mopar replacement door armrest pad for 2011-2013.
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Thanks for the replies, guys. I should clarify since I wasn’t clear... it’s the center storage console in between the front seats that has the crack in it. I rest my elbow on that too. The door arm rest is fine.

I tried a few vinyl repair kits on my center console of my 2007 Avalanche and nothing would work. Ultimately, I ended up picking up a replacement cover on ebay for about $25. It was a perfect color and texture match, and took about 45min to replace. Search your year, make, color, and selling in US. Most vendors will also send a link to a video for your vehicle.

Flair out a thin layer of silicone?

Duct tape

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Originally posted by Chris17404:
Thanks for the replies, guys. I should clarify since I wasn’t clear... it’s the center storage console in between the front seats that has the crack in it. I rest my elbow on that too. The door arm rest is fine.

I had this same problem with my Ford Explorer ... and I just ordered a new center console arm rest cover lid ... and it was an easy install.

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Originally posted by Wilberforce:
Duct tape

Gorilla tape works better. It's like duct tape on steroids.

Gorilla tape and a armrest cover over the top. I put one on my RAM Truck before the splitting happened and it's much nicer to lean on.