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Feb 14, 2008 | 11:30 AM

wheelhorse

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Racer

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From: Crawfordsville Indiana

Shifter Console

The dull rubbery substance on the shifting console and the piece above that incompasses the radio has worn off or pelled off. I've seen this on the interior door handle on some c4s. Mine is a 1995. Is there a way to repaire this or do I need to buy new pieces. Zip has the console but it cost $125.00.

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:07 PM

t-93

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From: Louisville ky

I used carborator cleaner and removed all of the rubberized coating and painted it the color of the outside, it's an all day cleaning job, but looks so much better.

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:33 PM

comp

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From: eville in

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-93

I used carborator cleaner and removed all of the rubberized coating and painted it the color of the outside, it's an all day cleaning job, but looks so much better.

got pics ?

Feb 14, 2008 | 03:22 PM

CAP94

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Do a search, lots of members have tried different things with different results. I did the cab cleaner, sanded it, primed it and repainted it. Looks great now.

Feb 14, 2008 | 03:24 PM

comp

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Feb 14, 2008 | 11:35 PM

CE1

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Use thepartsladi on ebay, the parts are great and aren't sticky, as are most others, highly recommend them.

Feb 15, 2008 | 12:13 AM

5POINT7

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Yeah i saw them on ebay for less than 100 new. I think normally its 91+shipping. I had the same issue, but instead of sanding priming and painting, i covered it with a fake synthetic leather. Came out pretty well, I enjoyed the project and was happy with the end result. To tell ya the truth tho, i wish i just wouldve painted it. A lot less work.

Feb 15, 2008 | 03:37 AM

NocarbutaVetteforme

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CAP94

Do a search, lots of members have tried different things with different results. I did the cab cleaner, sanded it, primed it and repainted it. Looks great now.

Wow! That is 1st class work. You definitely have some skills.

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Feb 15, 2008 | 06:23 AM

MostWanted

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From: Denham Springs Louisiana

Do yourself a favor and buy a new one...you will not regret it. You will be amazed at how that one piece makes the entire interior look better.

Feb 15, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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wheelhorse

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Racer

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From: Crawfordsville Indiana

I'm not very good with spray paint. The refinished pictures look real good, but fo me I think I'll bite another bullet and buy a new one. I also want to get the shift indicator piece. Mine is dull and faded. Thanks for all the feed back. This is truely a great forum!!

Feb 15, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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MY93TOY

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From: Orlando Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAP94

Do a search, lots of members have tried different things with different results. I did the cab cleaner, sanded it, primed it and repainted it. Looks great now.

You did a real nice job!
What kind and color paint did you use?
How did it look once you put this back did it match up well with the rest of the trim?

Feb 15, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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VIN_#_00521__Z-51_C4

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From: ELK-MAHA Nebraska

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY93TOY

You did a real nice job!
What kind and color paint did you use?
How did it look once you put this back did it match up well with the rest of the trim?

you do nice work !