So, my rev5 gear knob was looking particularly grubby so I took it off and cleaned it with some Dodo Juice Supernatural Leather Cleaner.
Bad decision. It took off not only the dirt but the nice shiney smooth surface of the leather and I'm now left with the top of the gear knob in a dark brown 'suede' finish.
Looks even worse now
Should I put a bit of black leather dye on it (or as someone at work suggested, use a permanent black marker to colour it)?
Are the rev5 knobs readily available new? Would imagine they're bloody expensive
ta
Michael
Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
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Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
About 100 quid new. Sadly due to the damp nature of the car it happens tI us all! Many opt for an aftermarket TRD one instead.
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
I had my gear knob recovered by Rhon some years ago, but I'm not sure if she is still doing this work. She's still listed as a trader, but her last post was in 2015. Try dropping her an email at [email protected] - her work is first class.
Paul
Paul
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
Agreed, her work is top notch - I've had stuff done by her in the past.
Trouble is, I would have to be without the gear knob for a while which isn't good for me as its a daily driver
Trouble is, I would have to be without the gear knob for a while which isn't good for me as its a daily driver
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
I've got a veilside alloy gearknob if that helps. It is threaded for the MR2. it is of no use to me.
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
cheers for the offer Draven.
I'll drop a line to Rhon to see if shes still doing leather work and I may take you up on your offer....
I'll drop a line to Rhon to see if shes still doing leather work and I may take you up on your offer....
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
Well pop me a PM or something happy to pop it in the post for the cost of postage which if should imagine be about £4
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Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
From toyodiy for a 95 sw20
33504F KNOB SUB-ASSY, SHIFT LEVER
So here you go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-TOYOT ... SwoBtW47Rk
33504F KNOB SUB-ASSY, SHIFT LEVER
So here you go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-TOYOT ... SwoBtW47Rk
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
Thanks all.
Leather dye seems to have done the trick for now 😀
Leather dye seems to have done the trick for now 😀
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
Still doing them ;quickest way to find me is on fb Rhon Russell or email [email protected].
Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
Rhonsmr2 wrote:Still doing them ;quickest way to find me is on fb Rhon Russell or email [email protected].
Rhon's recently refurbished my tired factory gearknob:
Highly recommended