can I refinish my greddy shift knob? (its metal)

[phoenix6]

Mine has marks and scuffs and doesnt have anymore luster to it. Is there anyway I can sand out the imperfections or anything like that to give it back its old finish? Also the top emblem on it is now upside down over the past few years I guess it just was tightened in more to that point or something, I really have no idea, only had it a year.

 

[Yellow 13]

That looks like a very uncomfortable shift knob.

Im sure its possible to have it refinished.

 

[phoenix6]

It is, especially when its hot, but I know its worth money and right now Im keeping it. I did have a borrowed TRD Shift knob for a month... I want that back haha but while I have this I want it to look nice. The old owner wore a ring that put marks on the pass side and its rough on the surface now

 

[Yellow 13]

Just guessing here but a really fine grade sand paper and a buffer wheel would probally do the trick.

 

[phoenix6]

Just guessing here but a really fine grade sand paper and a buffer wheel would probally do the trick.

Thats what I was thinking but I wasnt sure, I didnt want to make it worse.

 

[bowsercake]

I have the same shift knob. It lowers the stock height a little. Not too much but it helps the look.

 

[johnathan1]

If you can feel the marks with your fingernail it will be kinda hard...I would go at it with a dremel and polishing bits.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Best shift knob ever,

Let me see pics of yours, mine is a little scratched too, I wanna see if we are thinking in the same boat.

 

[AF1JZ]

Just start with like a 400 grit and work your way up to 2000 grit. Then use some mothers metal polish and it should look pretty good again.

I have the greddy counterweight shift knob. I love it except for when it gets hot. Minor details though.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Is yours awesome Trust or lame Greddy :rofl:

 

[Yellow 13]

Stock knobs FTW.

My $.02

 

[NgoFcukinWay]

I did have a borrowed TRD Shift knob for a month... I want that back

getcher own. lol Steven tried to steal mine the other night.

 

[Reign_Maker]

I know its worth money and right now Im keeping it.

How much is one of them worth? Like, one in absolutely perfect shape...

 

[RazoE]

get a Razo knob, that way you can think of me when you play with yours...

plus it's aluminum, so it doesn't get too hot/cold...

 

[AF1JZ]

Is yours awesome Trust or lame Greddy :rofl:

Lame greddy. But it is pretty heavy for a shift knob and it makes the shifting with the r154 and merlin crawler bushing and sogi mod. I just love the way mine shifts. It is sex.

 

[born2drv]

I love my shift knob.....

I don't know if you can see it in this pic:

Bigger picture:
http://www.born2drv.com/gallery/interior_exterior/interior?full=1

I bought it from here:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/type-r-shiftknobs.html

Very heavy weight............ nice solid feel.

 

[phoenix6]

How much is one of them worth? Like, one in absolutely perfect shape...

was told about $75 - $80 brand new when the orig owner bought it

 

[AF1JZ]

How much is one of them worth? Like, one in absolutely perfect shape...

Around $20 new.

http://www.cardomain.com/item/GRE14510503?utm_source=froogle.com&utm_medium=product_feed

 

[hottscennessey]

LOL 20 shipped at that.. pretty cheap.

 

[Reign_Maker]

What if its not a Greddy, but a TRUST one? Does that make any difference?