My scratchy knob - can it be restored?

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GogoPogoz

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I have a scratchy knob! ;)
Please see photo.
Can it be restored?
What's the best / safest thing to try?
Wire wool?
Brasso?
T-cut?
other?
Thanks in advance.
knob.jpg
 
It's probably lacquered - and the lacquer that is scratched.

You may be able to polish off the scratches, or remove the lacquer and polish the knob, then re lacquer if you want
 
Tigercubrider said:
It's probably lacquered - and the lacquer that is scratched.

You may be able to polish off the scratches, or remove the lacquer and polish the knob, then re lacquer if you want
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thanks - I'll give that a try - if it doesn't work then £25-35 for a new one.
 
HERTSDRAINAGE2010 said:
Are you married..................?


As it looks like damage from a wedding ring .

Andy
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Yes could be. I've just bought it. Possibly a female driver before me. The rest of the car is in immaculate condition (or very well repaired). I'll try polishing it off or replacing it if that doesn't work.
 
I gave up. It was too damaged to repair. :(
Tried Silvo, T-cut, car repair kit (super fine sandpaper etc.). Got rid of most of the scratches but showed up the copper-coloured layer underneath.

Found a fake replacement on eBay for £24.

And... I just worked out that I don't hold the gear stick that way, so must've been some weirdo / freak-handed person who had it before me. j/k. ;)
But strange that the leather steering wheel is in fab condition.
 
I doubt if it's more than a microscopic layer of copper but the metal below might be presentable. I'm guessing the knob pulls off but it will be hard to shift.
 
Maybe the female owner wore a ring on another finger or her thumb ? Either way I'd not let her loose on my knob....
 
DaveHerns said:
I doubt if it's more than a microscopic layer of copper but the metal below might be presentable. I'm guessing the knob pulls off but it will be hard to shift.
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I pulled the knob off easily with a firm wiggle and a tug (thanks to youtube) ;)
Shiny new knob ordered from eBay (plus some alloy brake and clutch pedal covers as the brake pedal was worn down on one corner; but can't find an alloy accelerator pedal cover anywhere). :/
 
Belle427 said:
You seem to have rubbed your knob to within an inch of its life, id get a new one.:D
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A new one's been ordered. I always look after my knob!
This one belonged to somebody else... I'm guessing he's automobilious-infertile if he abuses his knobs like that.
 
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