[TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration

[Wbeech]

Great restoration, or you could spend $20 at TRF(p/n 19045) and buy a new
one/NFI.  

I didn't have an original to restore but I really like the small black
rubber one as it is lower and the top my hand doesn't scrape the bottom of
the dash as it did with the AMCO walnut knob. 

Bill

Bill Beecher
'58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby"
'62 TR3B TCF/2549L " Aunt B"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
'68 Land Rover Series IIa 88" "The Beast"
"If you think you have everything under control... You're driving too slow"
M.Andretti


-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Labuz
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 1:43 PM
To: Triumphs List
Subject: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration

Hello,

I have had an original TR3 shift knob that was cracked and showing its age.
But I liked the feel of the narrow rubber knob than the after market wooden
knobs.

So I wanted to restore it to its original condition.

I first tried coating it with clear silicone caulking but it soon started to
peal and look worse than the original dried out knob.

So I tried a product called Plasti Dip. It is used to coat tool handles for
better grip.

First I sanded the old knob to smooth it out. Then I cleaned it with lacquer
thinner to remove all grease etc.

Then I dipped it into the can of dip and then stood it up on a stick in a
vise for 1 hour. Repeated for a final coat and I have to say it looks like
brand new!

Feels great in the hand as I am sure the original ones did way back when.

A can of this dip was about 6.75 at Lowes.

Bob

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