Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 01:22:48 AM
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 01:22:48 AM
Its very funny how sometimes the easy and simple way to fix something is the least obvious. My Cougar Shift handle is Leather and after a thorough cleaning of the interior, i wiped it down with a cleaning cloth, and that cleaned and stripped the color off the leather at the same time. The leather finish felt a little rough to the touch also. So of course my brain being really mad my action for ruining what seemed to be a overall nice handle, just a bit faded, now went into Ebay (NOS) mode, CL searching etc. To no avail of course. Then i was polishing my work shoes with Kiwi black shoe polish and was very impressed with my shoe shining feats, and i had a epiphany. Shoe polish on my leather shift handle. Sure enough, i gave a solid coat, let it dry overnight, and it literally looks brand new, maybe even nicer. All of the roughness is gone too. There is no fading, or color run since i applied it. I will post the exact bottle and brand i used and it has a nice foam padded applicator so it goes on very smooth and even. Go figure.......
Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: CBASS on April 16, 2014, 08:39:12 AM
Post by: CBASS on April 16, 2014, 08:39:12 AM
That won't wear off on your hand when using it? Otherwise that's a great idea!
Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 09:07:17 AM
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 09:07:17 AM
Quote from: CBASS;432422
That won't wear off on your hand when using it? Otherwise that's a great idea!
Completely color fast. 24 hours to dry and nothing came off ever.
Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: daminc on April 16, 2014, 10:46:33 AM
Post by: daminc on April 16, 2014, 10:46:33 AM
I have actually done that to my steering wheel back in the 90s
Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 12:31:42 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 12:31:42 PM
Mods, thanks for moving to the proper section.......
Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 01:22:37 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2014, 01:22:37 PM
Here is the miracle shifter handle fixer........
Title: Dumb but simple fix (Auto Floor Shift Handle)
Post by: Haystack on April 16, 2014, 08:55:46 PM
Post by: Haystack on April 16, 2014, 08:55:46 PM
If you go to an out door or sportsmans type of store, saddle soap or obenoughs sp?
they sell it as leather boot and shoe weather proofing. They both work much better on leather then shoe polish
they sell it as leather boot and shoe weather proofing. They both work much better on leather then shoe polish