Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box

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I’ve seen a few post on this but not quite what I was looking for. Most used a texture or wrinkled paint and I worried about consistency and durability. I did a lot of google searching and came across a leather textured vinyl. Figured for under $10 it was worth a shot. I first made a template out of paper and transferred it to the viny. I used a mix of dish soap and water to spray prior to applying to avoid sticking and bubbling of the vinyl. Once aligned with the edges I took a credit card and used it to move the water/soap from under the vinyl. In the end it’s not a perfect match but I think it’s very close and am extremely happy with the look of the glove box with the gauge cluster now. The glove box is a new chrome counterpart one and so is the bezel around the gauges