Gear knob / chassis paint

[awep]

I know there's been a lot of forum posts about loose gear sticks but my gear knob keeps on rattling loose when in fourth - it's really annoying! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep it in place? Dab of sealant on the thread? PTFE tape?



I also checked the outriggers today for the first time in a while and saw a bit of flaking on the corners. The chassis was re-done a few years ago, is it worth touching up the flakey bits?



Thanks

Alex

[phillpot]

awep said:

my gear knob keeps on rattling loose when in fourth - it's really annoying! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep it in place?

Red line in third then drop into fifth

awep said:

is it worth touching up the flakey bits?

Will do no harm until it's time for a "proper job"

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 14th February 16:36

[TVRees]

awep said:

... Dab of sealant on the thread? PTFE tape?

You could try both of these ideas, they should not do any harm.
I'm not sure how long the threaded end is, but you could also try a locking nut.

NUT

[mikeock64]

What about a little drip of thread lock for the gear stick?
Hammerite smooth is quite a good match for a red chassis.

[Top Gear TVR]

I'd go with wire brush on a drill, degreaser/ prepaint wipe, then red enamel / Hammerite, then waxoyl on the vulnerable bits.

[DamianS3]

Hello

PTFE works well.

Cheers

Damian S3