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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 01:43 AM
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Painted my Shift **** Cap to match body color. Not 100% happy with the results but thought I'd throw it up here for others to consider:
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 05:31 AM
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I think it looks great.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 08:53 AM
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Looks good I like it.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 08:55 AM
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That looks damn good. Nice done job!
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:22 AM
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Very nice job.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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Did you use any particular type of paint so it would be less likely to wear off over time?
One good thing about the old ball type **** is that it is solid so it will never really wear out. In the case of Hurst, the emblem is cast into the ball, not painted.



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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 12:27 PM
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^^^ I did not. I just used rattle can, roughed it up with scotch bright, some thick coats of clear and went to work. I will say however, the way I shift, I don't touch that area, but YMMV.

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Good job and it looks great..
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how could you not be happy with the results...it look fabulous
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Looks great to me!
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Beautiful job!!
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Thank you guys.
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It really looks great, a sweet touch, BUT knowing myself I would avoid touching it excessively, dirty hands, etc.....if you're not as bad as I then pat yourself on the back, nice touch.....
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Thanks.
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I'm sure you didn't post it here fishing for compliments, but I'm with the rest of the group, it looks really good. Didn't think I'd like it when I read your thread title, but it looks great
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Not bad!
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I like it, good job.
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That looks awesome, you should be very happy
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