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whats the best way to refinish/buff 915 shifter base?
Ordered a wevo and would like the shifter base to remain in sight. What is the best war to get it looking nice? I would guess glass bead blasting it would look real nice but wanted to get some opinions. Also how to keep it looking good.
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07-07-2015, 08:41 AM
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I cleaned then sanded mine smooth. Had it powder coated matte black.
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07-07-2015, 08:56 AM
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get a bench top buffer and some rouge and go to work. Will make it look like chrome. Clear coat it afterwards unless you like removing oxidation every couple of years.
https://youtu.be/4VENnWmQnRQ
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I sanded mine down and polished it with a dremel polishing bit then by hand/cloth and Autosol. Being as it isn't exposed to the elements I haven't needed to concern myself with keeping the finish.
 The natural finish may work but it depends on the rest of your interior. Cheers, Neil |
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07-07-2015, 01:36 PM
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Sounds good, don't want it chrome quality, just nice, smooth and clean looking
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ayles, that is beautiful. There is a lot od powder coat options, I'm going to check out some of the dull metallic options.
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I used fine emery paper and Solvol Autosol to shine mine. It's a metal polishing paste, don't know if you have it over there but anything similar will do. Looks great
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07-07-2015, 09:13 PM
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I have a crummy-looking spare base that I have cleaned up in hopes of finding a Wevo shifter someday. I used wet-or-dry sandpaper by hand with some soapy water and then cleaned up with Scotch-brite (to take down the "big stuff" and get it somewhat smooth). Then I hit it with two coats of VHT black crinkle paint. It has a nice, uniform texture that hides all the corrosion pits...
I'd like to hear your impressions of your new Wevo shifter when you get it installed. |
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07-08-2015, 06:57 PM
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Fan I'll let you know. I must say I was a bit surprised how little there is to it for 600 bucks. I know they are great and it's why I ponied up, but man, struggling to see why it has to cost that much.
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07-08-2015, 08:15 PM
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There is a build thread here somewhere where the owner chromed the top plate on the shifter base. It really looked sweet on top of the black powder coated base.
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