best way to remove the inevitable scratches on the gearstick

[franki68]

Just typical wedding ring scratches ...

any help ?

[AstonTony]

franki68 said:

Just typical wedding ring scratches ...

any help ?

A divorce

[KarlFranz]

…or get a LHD car.

[DangerMonkey]

But then you'd be looking for the best way to remove the inevitable scratches on the door handle

[divetheworld]

Its a satin finish. Polishing would not work, you need to chemically etch or fire abrasives at it.

Or leave it.....

[franki68]

AstonTony said:

A divorce

I was thinking a cheaper solution.

[franki68]

divetheworld said:

Its a satin finish. Polishing would not work, you need to chemically etch or fire abrasives at it.

Or leave it.....

I'm sure someone mentioned smokers toothpaste or something similar a while back.

[divetheworld]

franki68 said:

I'm sure someone mentioned smokers toothpaste or something similar a while back.

Toothpaste 'can' be a mild abrasive like Jif/Cif cream. You'll likely spoil it and then be looking for an etcher.
Its aluminium. My advise is to find somewhere that does anodising and ask them to refinish it silver.

[hornbaek]

Its a bit like stainless steel kitchen tables. The first scratches are always the worst. Thereafter it is called patina!

[KarlFranz]

I believe the shifter is covered in clear lacquer (similar to the shiny grille) in which case no amount of metal polish will make a difference. But I disagree with the idea that it is "inevitable". The best thing to do is avoid getting them in the first place: remove any jewelry, wear a glove, or grip the shifter differently. Otherwise deal with the scratches or replace the shifter.

[franki68]

KarlFranz said:

I believe the shifter is covered in clear lacquer (similar to the shiny grille) in which case no amount of metal polish will make a difference. But I disagree with the idea that it is "inevitable". The best thing to do is avoid getting them in the first place: remove any jewelry, wear a glove, or grip the shifter differently. Otherwise deal with the scratches or replace the shifter.

The car came with them, and it doesn't really bother me , just didn't have much on , so thought I'd give it a try. , but I'll just leave it