Painted the shift gate
11-17-2005, 09:54 AM
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Looks Good! 
Now lets get some pics installed!
Now lets get some pics installed!
11-17-2005, 10:08 AM
#46
Burning Brakes
what paint are you guys using? i've used those spray cans, and it just ends up fading. You can actually rub the paint off. so i'm left with a crappy half painted plate. so this is why i'm in the market for a new plate (looking for the chrome '99). but if painting really works - i'll try it again.
tell me some steps please..!
tell me some steps please..!
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11-17-2005, 05:40 PM
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11-17-2005, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
heres some taken with both the leather shifter and the painted one. Sorry for the size.
11-19-2005, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by whatwasthat
what paint are you guys using? the spray paint i use, fades and can be scratched easily if you just rub it w/ your fingers..
11-19-2005, 07:39 PM
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mine has a huge scratch on it it goes all the way down from the P to the D5.. i dont even know how that got there in the first place.. anyone know how to remove it?
11-19-2005, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AZN.M3NACE
mine has a huge scratch on it it goes all the way down from the P to the D5.. i dont even know how that got there in the first place.. anyone know how to remove it?
11-20-2005, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
I primered it and then used automotive spary paint and topped it off with couple coats of clearcoat.
that's what i did, i sanded it down, whte primer, then a chrome/gray auto spray paint, clear coat... still fades... plus, at first it was still soft, i can leave an impression of my finger print, ijust assumed i didn't wati long enough, so iwaited 48 hrs. and it stll can be pressed in andleave a mark..
11-20-2005, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by whatwasthat
...plus, at first it was still soft, i can leave an impression of my finger print, ijust assumed i didn't wati long enough, so iwaited 48 hrs. and it stll can be pressed in andleave a mark..
11-23-2005, 12:00 AM
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Burning Brakes
alright i'll try it again, but can you guys tell me the exact brand of paint yo'ure using? i just want the silver/gray stock color back. any suggestions?
11-23-2005, 12:05 AM
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I used like 40 cans of Duplicolor on my friend's car (flat black stealth... I've got some stories to tell about this one 
) and it was a decent brand. Good spray nozzle, didn't clog up or drip.
Basically any type of automotive spray paint at your local auto parts store will do.
) and it was a decent brand. Good spray nozzle, didn't clog up or drip. Basically any type of automotive spray paint at your local auto parts store will do.
11-23-2005, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
I used like 40 cans of Duplicolor on my friend's car (flat black stealth... I've got some stories to tell about this one ) and it was a decent brand. Good spray nozzle, didn't clog up or drip.
) and it was a decent brand. Good spray nozzle, didn't clog up or drip. 
^^^^^^^^^ Needs to invest in a spray gun and compressor^^^^^^^^^ (to make things easier of course)
11-23-2005, 08:16 AM
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Red button?
What is that red button next to your seat heater switch?
Originally Posted by songoku
This is another idea... I painted ray's shift plate cover a long time ago....
11-23-2005, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rhizopod
What is that red button next to your seat heater switch?
11-24-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Passenger side ejection seat button
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11-24-2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
I used like 40 cans of Duplicolor on my friend's car (flat black stealth... I've got some stories to tell about this one ) and it was a decent brand. Good spray nozzle, didn't clog up or drip.
Basically any type of automotive spray paint at your local auto parts store will do.
) and it was a decent brand. Good spray nozzle, didn't clog up or drip. Basically any type of automotive spray paint at your local auto parts store will do.
one word
GHETTO and also
11-24-2005, 04:57 PM
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Cool lookin/ I'm taking my 99 shift gate off tomorrow and removing the silver paint on it. There is chrome under the paint on the 99 TL's. I've read the instructions here on this site but would still like to know just what is involved in getting it (shift gate) off. I know you have to take the leather shift knob off by twisting it counter clockwise but exactly how did you get the plate off. I don't want to scratch it!!! The previous owner had spilled COKE (the drinking kind) on it and it ate threw the paint and it's the only thing in the car that looks like %$&%. Hope to read something from you soon. Thanks!
11-24-2005, 05:56 PM
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I'm with Luke7....just what did you do to get it out? I would have done it a while ago but worried about snapping something that would cost $ and hassle to replace. My rear view mirror had a "meltdown" and permanently stained the pieces.
Please give some guidance for removal -
Please give some guidance for removal -
11-24-2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
take the knob off, with your finger lift off the surrond piece and then you can just pull the shift gate up
11-26-2005, 06:12 AM
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Yea = lift hard and carefully on the shift gate. Pry carefully past the keeper plastic pins on the side if you don't want to break em! I put a screwdirver in the slots to help it lift off. Did it slowly and carefully. You could really screw up things if you don't. Well, after removing the paint, I discovered that the previous owners Coke spill had etched into the chrome on the left side, but it still looks awesome and better than the paint,stain and chrome look as before. I'll post some photos on Monday!
12-04-2005, 12:12 AM
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Burning Brakes
i just painted mine, should i put a clear coat on it? it doesn't really look shiny, but looks new as hell. i forget how stock looks like, is there a 'shine' to it?
12-04-2005, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SC2.2CL
12-09-2005, 01:28 PM
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just painted mine last week, dont know whether to add a clear coat or not. yes i know it's stock color, but you shoulda seen my old one, scratch up as hell. should have taken before pics but i realized that after sanding and putting the first coat on. now it's new as ever!
