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speedygonzales · 06-08-2011, 04:33 PM

As our trucks get older and the plastic shrinks everywhere, we all get squeaks at one time or another. Finally came up with an idea to fix the console that was squeaking.

After taking it out and removing everything I could. I filled the empty areas hidden inside the console with that expanding foam insulation in a can from Lowes called Great Stuff. http://www.lowes.com/pd_13617-236-22...ion&facetInfo=
It's less than $3 a can and one can will do it all.

Worked great. The thing doesn't move anything like it did before and is quiet as a church mouse with booties on.

Next project is to paint the carpet that has non removable cola stains on it. Did it to my beater and it's carpet came out looking like new.

Just FYI

**Boog** · 06-08-2011, 11:01 PM

My Burb has a bad case of the interior squeaks too. I go around looking for loose trim screws but don't find many loose. I tried putting some body caulk tape behind where the screws go through but didn't help. It's just gonna squeak.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-09-2011, 12:20 AM

Yep I got the same problems and have got used to them. I like the idea of foam on the center console that's cheap and easy thanks for the info!
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89chevsj · 06-09-2011, 01:59 AM

i bought fabric dye for my carpet. i shoulda bought carpet dye but it turned out well i think. it cost me like 60 bucks though.

speedygonzales · 06-09-2011, 07:54 PM

Heck with dye. This is the way to go.
http://duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/
Drys quick covers everything. Works on seats, vinyl, carpeting. Simple

kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by speedygonzales

Heck with dye. This is the way to go.
http://duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/
Drys quick covers everything. Works on seats, vinyl, carpeting. Simple

X2 this is all I use... Way better then sim stuff
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06-08-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Had a squeaky console....Not any more As our trucks get older and the plastic shrinks everywhere, we all get squeaks at one time or another. Finally came up with an idea to fix the console that was squeaking. After taking it out and removing everything I could. I filled the empty areas hidden inside the console with that expanding foam insulation in a can from Lowes called Great Stuff. http://www.lowes.com/pd_13617-236-22...ion&facetInfo= It's less than $3 a can and one can will do it all. Worked great. The thing doesn't move anything like it did before and is quiet as a church mouse with booties on. Next project is to paint the carpet that has non removable cola stains on it. Did it to my beater and it's carpet came out looking like new. Just FYI __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy Last edited by speedygonzales; 06-08-2011 at 04:33 PM.

06-08-2011, 11:01 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: Had a squeaky console....Not any more My Burb has a bad case of the interior squeaks too. I go around looking for loose trim screws but don't find many loose. I tried putting some body caulk tape behind where the screws go through but didn't help. It's just gonna squeak. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-09-2011, 12:20 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Had a squeaky console....Not any more Yep I got the same problems and have got used to them. I like the idea of foam on the center console that's cheap and easy thanks for the info! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

06-09-2011, 01:59 AM	#4
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: Had a squeaky console....Not any more i bought fabric dye for my carpet. i shoulda bought carpet dye but it turned out well i think. it cost me like 60 bucks though. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

06-09-2011, 07:54 PM	#5
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Re: Had a squeaky console....Not any more Heck with dye. This is the way to go. http://duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/ Drys quick covers everything. Works on seats, vinyl, carpeting. Simple __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy



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