Repaired a torn arm rest in my 2008 Accord. Didn't do a perfect job, but it accomplished the goal of removing a torn thing to prep my car. Got the price I listed the car for, so I'm happy.
I tried doing it today, I spent 9 hours just trying to remove door panel but failed. Then i watched this video, now i am 9 beers down and door armrest fixed.
Great video. Very funny. I would give you some tips as I am a DIY car guy but I don't want to detract from the masterpiece you created. And you showed me what I needed to know. Thanks for your work!
To anyone trying to replace the door panel arm rest pads on your Gen 8 Honda Accord, you do not need to completely remove the door panels. Replacing the arm rests can be easily accomplished with removal of 3 screws and popping loose a few panel retainers. Leave the panel in place and use a stubby Philips screwdriver. Easy peasy. No need for all the extra steps.
Literally every video on this topic shows this way of doing it. I would love for there to be an easier way, but this isn’t a helpful comment unless you explain how. However, I know the point of commenting isn’t to be helpful; it’s to feel superior. Right? I feel a little smug now, just by pointing out *your* smugness.
@@solidarityburp2700there is no other way, he’s some idiot trying to sound “ahead of the curve” with no further explanation. Yes, you can technically remove the armrest without disconnecting the panel completely and leaving the door control/light cables connected but it’s going to be an absolute pain because there’s 5 small screws holding the arm rest down
Thanks for posting. I just wanted to learn how to get the panel of my rear door since I'm trying to push out a dent. Good stuff, I'm sure you sold the car by now. And btw, I always drink a beer while I work on my car. lol
Sold the car a few weeks later, didn't even get lowballed on my craigslist price, so I just laugh at those who say it looks like shit - looks a billion times better than it did, enough to get me my asking price, which is all I cared about
Mine did the same thing with the leather and I don’t even use it that much. Started as a bubble then started to peel. At least they’re cheap and easy to change! Except I got the entire arm rest already put together... $10 including shipping.
Hey great video but it honestly looks like shit. Lol. I recently did my roof and it looks like shit aswell. They should teach upholstery in automotive classes and colleges!
I simply can't understand how so many people overlook step 1! Oddly, that is the same step for "how to take a shower in the morning" and "how to lift weights properly". Skipping step 1 will not get you the results you desire.
+Bryan Mack Makes perfect sense! I can't believe you aren't charging for the info?? I will implement this knowledge starting immediately. *pops a top on a Guiness's Drought*
2:30 minutes into the video and I decided that Im just going to return them. From now on when I look at the old, worn ones that I have Ill just take comfort in knowing that I didnt put myself through that.
I posted a note in the video that I accidentally deleted that video before I melted the videos together. I wish I hadn't as I had hoped to make a complete video. If I recall, it wasn't complicated, you just lift the door panel up once the clips are popped (I did show popping the clips, you just use your hand and pop them out), and it comes right off.
Doesn't look good at all to be honest. Order 2 of them that are ready to be installed. Leather fits perfectly on the arm rest cushion. They don't cost 10 bucks but they cost 15!
Repair job I have ever seen you are not a person that's in to DETAIL. You should go to the wrecking yard and pull one off another car like your. Oh thatd just me.
I wish I could pay attention to detail as much as someone who writies such eloquent sentences such as "Repair job I have ever seen you are not a person that's in to DETAIL." or "Oh thatd just me.". I could learn from your attention to detail.