Painted Shift Knob - Easy!

[brainf18]

I didn't like the look of the unfinished shift pattern label. So I decided to paint it to match my interior (Black and Red Stitch). The process was really easy and cost under $30. Since the shift patter is recessed, getting paint into the recesses is all you need to do. Then when the paint is still a bit tacky wipe the top surface of the knob to get rid of the excess and only leave paint in recesses.

Steps.

(1) Purchase the required items...
- Nail polish color(s)
- Nail polish remover / acetone
- fine tipped brush.

(2) Wipe the knob down with the acetone and clean out the shift numbers with a toothbrush.

(3) Using one color at a time, apply the nail polish into the grove of the the number or (r-line). Let it set up for a few minutes.
(4) Fold a paper towel into a small square. Put some acetone on the paper towel and wipe the excess off the top surface of the knob.
(5) Allow to dry, switch colors and or re apply as necessary.

First coat Results are pretty good. I'll apply a top coat after an hour or so, but its easy to see the difference this makes.

If I ever decide to go back to OEM unfinished look, it would be as easy as getting a dental pick and some acetone to clean out the paint. Overall I really like the OEM-Plus finished look that this modification creates.

 

[cdn_alien]

Nice! It would interesting to see what all the letters in red would look like, as I have a red leather interior.