Chrome "lining" around gear shift
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Sean W (05-13-2018)
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I know that Forum member Richzak had a difficult time removing the shifter knob from his 2009 XKR Portfolio convertible. He preferred the design of one of the genuine Jaguar accessory knobs and, unfortunately, buggered the original Portfolio knob while trying to remove it.
Heating the shaft with a hair dryer or heat gun might soften the adhesive and make it easier to unscrew the knob.
Heating the shaft with a hair dryer or heat gun might soften the adhesive and make it easier to unscrew the knob.
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2007 XKR Shiter Knob Removal
May have to make a tool for the lower retainer part if I cannot find it. Anyone know where to get the tool ...if it exists?
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Hi all
The chrome around my shifter started peeling and rapidly got worse until I had to do something.
The replacement parts are stupidly expensive as it is the whole shifter assembly.
My solution was to sand the plastic chrome and paint what was left with satin black to make it invisible under the aluminium overlay I purchased on E-Bay.
Fitting was easy once the gear knob and collar were removed, I got lucky and they came off together just by turning anti-clockwise, it was tight but only needed hands not tools.
This addition has transformed the appearance of the shifter area and totally hidden the peeling chrome.
On the photos the overlay looks slightly brushed in effect, however it is not as noticeable in real life, perhaps the effect of the flash?
The chrome around my shifter started peeling and rapidly got worse until I had to do something.
The replacement parts are stupidly expensive as it is the whole shifter assembly.
My solution was to sand the plastic chrome and paint what was left with satin black to make it invisible under the aluminium overlay I purchased on E-Bay.
Fitting was easy once the gear knob and collar were removed, I got lucky and they came off together just by turning anti-clockwise, it was tight but only needed hands not tools.
This addition has transformed the appearance of the shifter area and totally hidden the peeling chrome.
On the photos the overlay looks slightly brushed in effect, however it is not as noticeable in real life, perhaps the effect of the flash?
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Hi all
The chrome around my shifter started peeling and rapidly got worse until I had to do something.
The replacement parts are stupidly expensive as it is the whole shifter assembly.
My solution was to sand the plastic chrome and paint what was left with satin black to make it invisible under the aluminium overlay I purchased on E-Bay.
Fitting was easy once the gear knob and collar were removed, I got lucky and they came off together just by turning anti-clockwise, it was tight but only needed hands not tools.
This addition has transformed the appearance of the shifter area and totally hidden the peeling chrome.
On the photos the overlay looks slightly brushed in effect, however it is not as noticeable in real life, perhaps the effect of the flash?
The chrome around my shifter started peeling and rapidly got worse until I had to do something.
The replacement parts are stupidly expensive as it is the whole shifter assembly.
My solution was to sand the plastic chrome and paint what was left with satin black to make it invisible under the aluminium overlay I purchased on E-Bay.
Fitting was easy once the gear knob and collar were removed, I got lucky and they came off together just by turning anti-clockwise, it was tight but only needed hands not tools.
This addition has transformed the appearance of the shifter area and totally hidden the peeling chrome.
On the photos the overlay looks slightly brushed in effect, however it is not as noticeable in real life, perhaps the effect of the flash?
Like how yours turned out , gives me a little hope now. May try this mod
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Perfect
Hello would love it you could guide me thru this process, where did you buy film? How did you get that cool font etc....THANKS
[QUOTE=paulgorringe;2307840]Hi all
The chrome around my shifter started peeling and rapidly got worse until I had to do something.
The replacement parts are stupidly expensive as it is the whole shifter assembly.
My solution was to sand the plastic chrome and paint what was left with satin black to make it invisible under the aluminium overlay I purchased on E-Bay.
Fitting was easy once the gear knob and collar were removed, I got lucky and they came off together just by turning anti-clockwise, it was tight but only needed hands not tools.
This addition has transformed the appearance of the shifter area and totally hidden the peeling chrome.
On the photos the overlay looks slightly brushed in effect, however it is not as noticeable in real life, perhaps the effect of the fla
[QUOTE=paulgorringe;2307840]Hi all
The chrome around my shifter started peeling and rapidly got worse until I had to do something.
The replacement parts are stupidly expensive as it is the whole shifter assembly.
My solution was to sand the plastic chrome and paint what was left with satin black to make it invisible under the aluminium overlay I purchased on E-Bay.
Fitting was easy once the gear knob and collar were removed, I got lucky and they came off together just by turning anti-clockwise, it was tight but only needed hands not tools.
This addition has transformed the appearance of the shifter area and totally hidden the peeling chrome.
On the photos the overlay looks slightly brushed in effect, however it is not as noticeable in real life, perhaps the effect of the fla
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Andrew XKNyc
the overlay with the font cutouts was purchased on E-Bay and is a simple matter of sticking on.
Link to part https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303727855...IAAOSwFwVfha~T
the overlay with the font cutouts was purchased on E-Bay and is a simple matter of sticking on.
Link to part https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303727855...IAAOSwFwVfha~T
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Yes, read this thread. There are a few option listed.
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If you want a used one they frequenting come up for offer on sites like eBay and the classified here….
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Hi there,
Paul refered me to this forum and suggested I post the link to our website: www.solarsigna.com
Hope this solves your problem and thanks again Paul.
Best regards,
Malcolm
Paul refered me to this forum and suggested I post the link to our website: www.solarsigna.com
Hope this solves your problem and thanks again Paul.
Best regards,
Malcolm
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