Paint shift knob?

TrueBlueGT2002 · January 3rd, 2012, 10:51 PM

Right now i have the mach 1 shift knob, got a good deal on it. But it kind of clashes with the rest of my interior, which is tan. Is there any way i can paint it black and it would actually look good? Anybody ever done it before and came out with good results and some pics? Thanks!

02BlueMustangGT · January 4th, 2012, 09:43 PM

I'm sure with good prep and lots of clear, it'd hold pretty well. i mean shift knobs get a lot of wear, so LOTS of clear, and expect to have to redo it eventually lol.

TrueBlueGT2002 · January 6th, 2012, 01:25 PM

yeah thats what i was thinking. black would look a lot better so i figured i might as well give it a shot. Thanks man

mcqueen · January 6th, 2012, 08:03 PM

As stated, use LOTS of clear. Don't lay it on super thick, build up many thin layers. And all the touching will wear it down where contact is made so it will need to be repainted eventually. Also, consider using a self etching primer.

tommy93 · January 6th, 2012, 08:40 PM

also.. keep in mind that sometimes (possibly depending on the clear?) a painted surface will feel odd in your hand... Like sticky almost...

TrueBlueGT2002 · January 7th, 2012, 01:39 PM

yeah we will have to see hot it goes. if it doesn't work out, will i just be able to sand it off and get it back to the way it was, or will it be ruined?

02BlueMustangGT · January 8th, 2012, 09:53 PM

they're might be sanding marks in the knob (like a foggy, dull appearance and not shiny) but this is how mine is anyway from normal use. and if it scratches bad, you could always just buff with some metal polish.

January 3rd, 2012, 10:51 PM	#1
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	Paint shift knob? Right now i have the mach 1 shift knob, got a good deal on it. But it kind of clashes with the rest of my interior, which is tan. Is there any way i can paint it black and it would actually look good? Anybody ever done it before and came out with good results and some pics? Thanks! __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

January 4th, 2012, 09:43 PM	#2
02BlueMustangGT Regular 2002 Mustang GT 9.12@77.7 - first time racing Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm sure with good prep and lots of clear, it'd hold pretty well. i mean shift knobs get a lot of wear, so LOTS of clear, and expect to have to redo it eventually lol. __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #7 2002 GT 5spd-Borla Stingers-Bassani O/R X pipe-BBK CAI-BBK 75mm TB-C&L Plenum-B&M short throw-JDM Race Seats-FRPP 4.10's-SCT Tuned by Bama-Lowered

January 6th, 2012, 01:25 PM	#3
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah thats what i was thinking. black would look a lot better so i figured i might as well give it a shot. Thanks man __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

January 6th, 2012, 08:40 PM	#5
tommy93 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 2,158 iTrader: 0 reviews	also.. keep in mind that sometimes (possibly depending on the clear?) a painted surface will feel odd in your hand... Like sticky almost... __________________ All Bark, No Bite

January 7th, 2012, 01:39 PM	#6
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah we will have to see hot it goes. if it doesn't work out, will i just be able to sand it off and get it back to the way it was, or will it be ruined? __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

January 8th, 2012, 09:53 PM	#7
02BlueMustangGT Regular 2002 Mustang GT 9.12@77.7 - first time racing Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	they're might be sanding marks in the knob (like a foggy, dull appearance and not shiny) but this is how mine is anyway from normal use. and if it scratches bad, you could always just buff with some metal polish. __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #7 2002 GT 5spd-Borla Stingers-Bassani O/R X pipe-BBK CAI-BBK 75mm TB-C&L Plenum-B&M short throw-JDM Race Seats-FRPP 4.10's-SCT Tuned by Bama-Lowered

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