Shift Knob Sequence Pattern

joentown · 11-12-2010, 11:41 AM

I've got a question on the leather-wrapped shifter knob. I'm interested in retaining the stock shifter but I want to paint the indented shifter pattern on the knob white. 135R
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Does anyone have any suggestions as to how this could be done? Is there some sort of decal that could substitute for the paint?

kenchan · 11-12-2010, 11:53 AM

ummm... i guess the question is why?

FERRARI · 11-13-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ummm... i guess the question is why?

Just with normal wear the paint would ware off

OMGWTFBBQ · 11-13-2010, 09:22 AM

But the question is why would anyone need to do this? It's not like you need a reminder of which gear is what.

ProfessorDave · 11-14-2010, 06:03 AM

I'm pretty sure there is a vendor here that sells a sticker with the shift sequence, that could be placed somewhere in the interior. But since you have the sport package, I'm guessing you aren't just looking for the shift sequence to be more pronounced. Just trying to help!

joentown · 11-14-2010, 06:27 AM

To answer Why............I'm having some custom interior work done and the detailer said he has done similar work on porsches and little details like the shifter sequence helps make the interior "pop"

Only issue is is there some decal type solution as I agree paint would wear off too fast

CBRich · 11-14-2010, 06:40 AM

I have the decal that is supposed to go on my Nismo knob. Not sure if it would fit though.

spearfish25 · 11-14-2010, 07:36 AM

The sequence is already on the Syncro-Rev button!

Maybe you could find a guy who does interiors and he could stitch the pattern on the knob. He'd probably have to pull the leather off, embroider the sequence, and then reassemble the knob. It'll cost much more than just buying an aftermarket knob.

ProfessorDave · 11-14-2010, 08:12 AM

There is a nice leather NISMO knob that has white lettering on the top of the knob (NISM in white and O in red). Again, I've not seen the look you are after and am just brainstorming here. I obsess over shift knobs and know that if I have a picture in my head, nothing else will do.

wilsonp · 11-15-2010, 12:09 AM

Since it is indented, I think it would last pretty good.

I'd suggest a paint pen and some careful application, or hire a pin striper

BTW, there is special (acrylic) paint for leather, and I assume white shoe polish would also work.

joentown · 11-15-2010, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the input to one and all.

I'm probably not going to go ahead with it. Seems like a huge effort for such a little change. Although it would look great when integrated with the other upgrades

AllForTheCash · 11-15-2010, 12:01 PM

I like how the bmw M Cars have the Sequence Light up in RED with the ///M in the middle.....

nice touch.

kenchan · 11-15-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joentown

Thanks for the input to one and all.

I'm probably not going to go ahead with it. Seems like a huge effort for such a little change. Although it would look great when integrated with the other upgrades

yah, just get another shift knob.

11-12-2010, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	Shift Knob Sequence Pattern I've got a question on the leather-wrapped shifter knob. I'm interested in retaining the stock shifter but I want to paint the indented shifter pattern on the knob white. 135R 246 Does anyone have any suggestions as to how this could be done? Is there some sort of decal that could substitute for the paint?

11-14-2010, 06:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	I'm pretty sure there is a vendor here that sells a sticker with the shift sequence, that could be placed somewhere in the interior. But since you have the sport package, I'm guessing you aren't just looking for the shift sequence to be more pronounced. Just trying to help! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-14-2010, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The sequence is already on the Syncro-Rev button! Maybe you could find a guy who does interiors and he could stitch the pattern on the knob. He'd probably have to pull the leather off, embroider the sequence, and then reassemble the knob. It'll cost much more than just buying an aftermarket knob. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-14-2010, 08:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	There is a nice leather NISMO knob that has white lettering on the top of the knob (NISM in white and O in red). Again, I've not seen the look you are after and am just brainstorming here. I obsess over shift knobs and know that if I have a picture in my head, nothing else will do. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-15-2010, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Since it is indented, I think it would last pretty good. I'd suggest a paint pen and some careful application, or hire a pin striper BTW, there is special (acrylic) paint for leather, and I assume white shoe polish would also work. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black Last edited by wilsonp; 11-15-2010 at 12:12 AM.

11-12-2010, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ummm... i guess the question is why?

11-13-2010, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	But the question is why would anyone need to do this? It's not like you need a reminder of which gear is what.

11-14-2010, 06:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	To answer Why............I'm having some custom interior work done and the detailer said he has done similar work on porsches and little details like the shifter sequence helps make the interior "pop" Only issue is is there some decal type solution as I agree paint would wear off too fast

11-14-2010, 06:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I have the decal that is supposed to go on my Nismo knob. Not sure if it would fit though.

11-15-2010, 11:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the input to one and all. I'm probably not going to go ahead with it. Seems like a huge effort for such a little change. Although it would look great when integrated with the other upgrades

11-15-2010, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	I like how the bmw M Cars have the Sequence Light up in RED with the ///M in the middle..... nice touch. __________________ 2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT

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