I hated that stupid cupholder. Hated it for 7 months. I found that a sharp whack with the heal of my hand drove the stupid thing below the level of the housing. It is now indented about 1/2 inch. Looks good and has stayed put for over a month. Don't know if anyone can ever restore it to life and do not care. If it ever pops back up then it gets another whack.

And tape will disfigure the silver. Tried it, didn't work for long.