"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
03/01/2014 at 20:02 • Filed to: None
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"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
03/01/2014 at 20:02 • Filed to: None | 4
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inspired by !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , I spent an afternoon polishing my shift knob !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
It actually didn't start off looking too bad, but I could feel little nicks, and the bottom lip was burred. Without a real buffing wheel, I think the end result looks a lot like the start point, but feels so soooo smooth
step 1: taking it back, I used 400 grit wet sand paper
step 2: working upwards, 1000 grit wet sand paper
step 3: abrasive polishing mud on a dremel buffing wheel
step 4: abrasive polishing mud on a rag by hand
step 5: I'm sure i had some finishing polish here... umm I guess step 5 will come later when I've run to the store :P
step 6: restore the lettering, I'm thinking red instead of black, thought?
Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:04 |
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On a chrome finish, I would stick with the black, it pops good, I think red would be too harsh on the eyes.
Good looking work, have you tried brasso though? I have a chromed shift knob as well in my wife's car that needs to be touched up, think brasso would work well?
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Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
> Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
03/01/2014 at 20:06 |
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And edit, since kinja wont let me, why did you go to such a different grit on step 2? Just work better?
Chase
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:06 |
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you should definitely do the lettering in red
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MonkeePuzzle
> Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
03/01/2014 at 20:10 |
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the answer to both your brasso and paper grit questions are the same, thats what I have at home on this snowy day. I do have headlight restorer, seems to smell similar to brasso, likely similar harsh chemicals I could try :)
KirkyV
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:13 |
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I'd do the lettering in blue, personally, but only because it would better match the rest of my car's interior. Red would look damn sexy.
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MonkeePuzzle
> KirkyV
03/01/2014 at 20:16 |
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my civic has a psuedo type-r theme. so it is white with black trim and small red accents. interior is black with red stitching
6cyl
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:22 |
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Either #'s in red red w/ a black shift pattern
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all black with a red R
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KirkyV
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:25 |
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Sounds perfect, then! I'm thinking of getting a 2004-ish Type R as my next car. It just depends on whether my current car lasts long enough for me to reach an age at which I'll be able to insure one for non-stupid money.
Sn210
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:29 |
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Looks awesome! I'm flattered that you were thinking about me while polishing your knob...
Red letters would look good especially if you've got red stitching already
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MonkeePuzzle
> 6cyl
03/01/2014 at 20:37 |
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would never have thought of that. I like the red lettering black pattern idea a LOT!
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Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:38 |
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The core chemicals in it are probably the same, might as well give it a try.
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MonkeePuzzle
> Sn210
03/01/2014 at 20:40 |
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oh yeah. I was thinking all about your technique... awkwardest of wink
yes indeed, red stitching on my shift boot and on my seats.
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Sn210
> MonkeePuzzle
03/01/2014 at 20:48 |
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Hahaha
Yeah try red then. If it doesn't look right you could always switch it back to black.
BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion
> Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
03/01/2014 at 21:04 |
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Agreed, black seemes the way to go here. Red would be cool if the knob was darker and there already were red accents in the interior.
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Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
> BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion
03/01/2014 at 21:07 |
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Yeah, I just have weird eyes and anything something contrasts with another color it really hurts my eyes, so I stick with things that mend together well