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

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  1. JCC

    JCC New Member

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    #41 JCC, Mar 11, 2011
    I have the B&M short shift, but I had briefly installed the CravenSpeed shift well cover. No issues with the shift well cover. I just didn't like the look. The B&M gear shift shaft has a machined finish ad opposed to the OEM which I believe had a gloss black finish.


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  2. maxmini

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    #42 maxmini, Mar 31, 2011
    I had the high polish finish and it stayed perfect for over 4 years . Just an amazing piece of functional art .

    Randy
     
  3. Crashton

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    #43 Crashton, Mar 31, 2011
    My highly polished Whalen shift knob has stayed pristine all of these years. My secret is to always have a coating of powered sugar on it from the daily donut...
     
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    #45 JCC, May 31, 2011
    I went with bead blasted and it seems to have gotten some scratches somehow. I probably would have done machined if I had to do it again. Would probably buff out. :biggrin5:
     
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    #46 DougW, May 31, 2011
    I can easily change the beadblasted finish to brushed, if you'd like to send it to me.
    No charge for that; just my return postage cost.
     
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