Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration

["Ed Oot" <eoot@citlink.net>]

It's rubber.  An excellent reproduction of original.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Labuz" <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
To: "Wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>; "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration


> Bill,
>
> Is the TRF model a soft rubber knob like the original? The photos make it 
> look like it is plastic or bakelite.
> Bob
>
> On 08/10/2012 03:33 PM, Wbeech wrote:
> > 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@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:triumphs-bounces@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.
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