DIY console button cover

[Captain Blackheart]

Hey, all!
I have a very active rat terrier and she has the annoying habit of stepping on console buttons. Tried to get ahold of my ex-BIL to 3D print something, but no reply. So, using a $1 piece of 1/16 plastic and the hinges from a $1.99 craft project, I built my own. No screws: 3M tape. Nothing fancy, but it works! Should be self-explanatory via the pics, but if you'd like, I'll post a step-by-step follow up.

(And the cupholder messages are for my grandsons. )

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[Jman79]

You've got a very aggressive sign in your cup holder. Based on that I'm surprised you drilled screws into your console vs just ducttape the dog down so it can't "f-up the car".

 

[Captain Blackheart]

You've got a very aggressive sign in your cup holder. Based on that I'm surprised you drilled screws into your console vs just ducttape the dog down so it can't "f-up the car".

No screws. 3M tape.

 

[Jman79]

No screws. 3M tape.

Ahh I didn't zoom in close enough, touche!

 

[19mustang65]

You've got a very aggressive sign in your cup holder. Based on that I'm surprised you drilled screws into your console vs just ducttape the dog down so it can't "f-up the car".

My thoughts exactly

 

[Captain Blackheart]

My thoughts exactly

No screws used. 3M tape. And the cupholder messages are for my grandsons.

 

[Maverick Life]

This cover should be standard. If I touch these buttons while driving, it's usually once during the trip to reset the truck to how I had it before someone changed something.

 

[Stevezilla]

This cover should be standard. If I touch these buttons while driving, it's usually once during the trip to reset the truck to how I had it before someone changed something.

Or, better yet; maybe those buttons shouldn't be located on the console, Ford.

 

[Tim d]

Hey, all!
I have a very active rat terrier and she has the annoying habit of stepping on console buttons. Tried to get ahold of my ex-BIL to 3D print something, but no reply. So, using a $1 piece of 1/16 plastic and the hinges from a $1.99 craft project, I built my own. No screws: 3M tape. Nothing fancy, but it works! Should be self-explanatory via the pics, but if you'd like, I'll post a step-by-step follow up.

(And the cupholder messages are for my grandsons. )

Great job! The factory should have done this,we don't have a dog in our car but have accidentally pushed those buttons.

 

[Gray Goose]

Or, better yet; maybe those buttons shouldn't be located on the console, Ford.

I agree. The console buttons should be on the dash. Plenty of space there.
Then there would be room for a traditional gear selector on the console. I've heard space savings as the main reason for the dial shifter.

 

[Maverickman74]

I agree. The console buttons should be on the dash. Plenty of space there.
Then there would be room for a traditional gear selector on the console. I've heard space savings as the main reason for the dial shifter.

Also those trailer brake button should be on my Tremor

 

[Montana]

Dog hair... Dog hair everywhere

 

[Captain Blackheart]

Dog hair... Dog hair everywhere

Little sparkles of canine love... like the nose print dog art on the windows.

 

[GPSMan]

Or, better yet; maybe those buttons shouldn't be located on the console, Ford.

Or better yet; maybe the dog shouldn't be located on the console while driving, Don.

 

[Dad]

Hey, all!
I have a very active rat terrier and she has the annoying habit of stepping on console buttons. Tried to get ahold of my ex-BIL to 3D print something, but no reply. So, using a $1 piece of 1/16 plastic and the hinges from a $1.99 craft project, I built my own. No screws: 3M tape. Nothing fancy, but it works! Should be self-explanatory via the pics, but if you'd like, I'll post a step-by-step follow up.

(And the cupholder messages are for my grandsons. )

Nicely done! Sometimes the direct approach works best on grandkids

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