Interior 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Whalen shift knob - which finish?

i have the bead blasted...never had a problem and it has stayed pristine the past 4 yrs that ive had it

 

I have a brushed one, you can stop by the house and fondle it, see if it works for you.

 

Whoops, my bad, it is the beadblasted one.

I had a brushed one too, just had a different pattern.

 

I'm rather happy with it. Then again I don't drag my nails over it.

 

No problems with my bead blasted finish (with brushed ring accent). I wanted the finish with the least amount of shine. I don't understand how dirt would be an issue because the texture is so fine grained. I have never cleaned it, ever, in 5 years. Nor do I understand the chalkboard description unless you are touching it with your fingernails. I never do that when I'm operating the shifter.



If you want to convert your current knob, I think you can send it to Doug and have him either bead blast or brush it for a nominal fee (possibly only shipping charge).

 

+1 on the bead blasting..

It is a little rough on the tongue, but perfect for regular driving.

 

Ernesto.....
That pic kills me....

 

I'm Bias I have the brushed.

 

Regardless of finish preference, Whalen rocks!

 

I am new to this site and live in the UK - would you be knid enough to direct me as to where I could purchase one of these gear shift knobs - they look the biz !
many thanks
Richard

 

Right here:

Whalen Shift Machine - Custom Shifters

He is a site sponsor.

Jim

 

The absolute best finish to put on a Whalen shift knob adapter is a Robin Casady wood one!

 

I have been drooliing over some of the Robin Casady ones... They are just simply beautiful. Personally, i would want a "LeMans" edition Hawaiian Curly Koa....dont know if it will ever happen though.