Hi - what model years are you looking at? I have an '04 XC70 and am looking to do a center console/armrest swap myself - I'm doing some research now but haven't started. If we are working on the same P2 platform, perhaps we can help each other through our findings.

FWIW - i've gone ahead and ordered the following from Amazon (no these are not affiliate links): 1) Variable Temp Heat Gun: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078S5QMFG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2) Plastic Stapler: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NNMMBFP/ref=ppx_yo_dt...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts! @scot850 (Neil) and @VTL - in terms of repairing (I like your direction on this BTW) - what have you done or used to repair the outer surface? Have you used any particular polyester fillers? Have you used any particular paint to recoat and make it look 'new' again?...

OK - yes i've searched this forum and a few other places for this info. My 17 y.o. son got into his first fender bender in my 2004 XC70 (Silver with black ?blue? trim/bumper cover). The car has 225k miles on it but still runs very well and I just put a new alternator into it. I'd like to keep the ca...