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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:19 AM
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Was already peeling and then some goo gone fell on it (long story). So it looked like this: Name:  41dcbb7f.jpg
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Size:  106.2 KB it melted the ****. I sanded it with medium coarse sand paper. Now it looks like this : Name:  d17d73fb.jpg
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Size:  117.0 KB still needs fine sanding and then paint or I can just buy another piece. Part number : 8D0 864 261H . Suggestions? Thoughts?
 
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Keep at it. Just don't use regular paint - get paint made for vinyl (at pepboys, autozone, etc)

I did mine about 6 years ago and it still looks like this...


 
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Looks good. So black vinyl paint? Did you sand it after paint? How many coats?
 
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Mine looks like this after a re haul. I even sanded down the silver shifter housing even more,since this picture was taken,it looks even better. ^_^
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by brrman
Keep at it. Just don't use regular paint - get paint made for vinyl (at pepboys, autozone, etc)

I did mine about 6 years ago and it still looks like this...


Where did you purchase that shifter ****? and for how much?
 
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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^^ those are the blue orb ***** (theres an LED around the shere). To shift into drive you pull up. Pretty neat.



Shaesta just go on and paint it or wrap fabric. Which ever. Its cheaper and you did it yourself.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by vgo
^^ those are the blue orb ***** (theres an LED around the shere). To shift into drive you pull up. Pretty neat.
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UHH wrong. The **** is a MOMO three piece - the ring you see is a gray leather insert, not some led light (eww). I bought it off a a guy years ago. I'm pretty sure they don't make that model anymore.

You do pull up on the **** to shift because I installed the SPP tip mod.

I did sand the shift plate after painting - between the 2 coats. And you'll notice I also sanded my actual shift plate to give it a brushed look.
 

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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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My bad! Either way it does look nice though
 
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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If you have any auto paint shops around you look for stuff called SEM colors. It's made specifically for interior surfaces. Can even be used on seats, leather, etc.
 
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Alright I will try to paint it soon. I'll finish smoothing it out first. What grit do you recommend after paint?
 



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