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Old 08-07-2013, 09:03 PM   #1
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where did you get your replacement arm rests?

i just got my arm rests from brothers and they are very matte...finish really looks nothing like the stockers. reverse side stamped 'dashes direct'...i will be sending them back...where did you get your replacements from?
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Old 08-07-2013, 10:36 PM   #2
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

I have a pair of original black armrests on my truck. The finish looks like it has a "shine" or "reflection" to it, but I think that's mostly from the wear that they have seen over the years. It's not something that a coat of your preferred interior cleaner can take care of is it? Personally I'd love mine to be matte finished! May just buy a set. Best of luck with some more answers.
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Old 08-07-2013, 10:38 PM   #3
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

I kept an eye open in the Parts For Sale forum.

You will eventually find really nice sets at a reasonable price.

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Old 08-07-2013, 10:44 PM   #4
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

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i just got my arm rests from brothers and they are very matte...finish really looks nothing like the stockers. reverse side stamped 'dashes direct'...i will be sending them back...where did you get your replacements from?
You sure the stock ones aren't that way, due to 40+ years of elbows rubbing on them?
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Old 08-07-2013, 11:13 PM   #5
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

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Old 08-07-2013, 11:18 PM   #6
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

Dashes Direct makes pretty decent parts...I doubt you will find anything better, except maybe NOS
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Old 08-07-2013, 11:46 PM   #7
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

Thanks for the replies.

I am not sure if the shine on the stockers are from wear, as the shine seems consistent all over.

Ill post some pics later when i can against the originals.

Will try some interior dressing to see what itll do to them
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Old 08-08-2013, 08:55 AM   #8
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Re: where did you get your replacement arm rests?

I have bought 72 armrests from 3-4 vendors and none are great but are consistent with regards to finish. I'm going to try one more place, Classic Industries, they carry OER brand. All the OER stuff I have gotten is top notch. I have a set of black NOS arm rests somewhere in my stash, I'll see if I can find them and compare finishes.
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