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    Refurbishing Original Shift Knobs

    Has there been any discussion on whether it's possible to replace the crystal on old shift knobs? Is it an actual lens or a layer of clear plastic molded into the body of the knob? I'm about ready to experiment with one.

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    I have pecked away at one. The crystal appears to be glued in. It is also harder than the surrounding black material, so if you try to lever it out, you damage the surround. Maybe you will have better luck...


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    You may want to do a search on the bird (Pelican). There was a guy doing returns there. Don't believe the results were as good as factory but a definite improvement at a reasonable price compared to buying a reproduction.
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    ...just a wild guess, but could you use/modify a windshield repair kit to fill and finish?
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    I think it is really hard plastic. Polishing migth work.

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    I think the black part is Bakelight and the clear par is plastic or clear resin of some type. Interesting to see how they manufacture this piece.
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