Phil + Neela
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So, here’s my first try at a How To. If it’s a little rough, now you know why. This is also the disclaimer to follow these instructions at your own risk for the possible cause of permanent cosmetic damage to your shift handle.
I got my 2008 Jeep Liberty a few months ago and love it, but I’ve finally gotten to the customization phase of my vehicle relationship. So, I’m not all about chrome anyway, but what finally pushed me was my wife. She kept complaining that the transmission shifter reflected sun perfectly into the bottom of her sunglasses, so I was given the go-ahead to start the modifications :gr_grin:
After some tests, I decided that the “Bed Armor” from Dupli-Color was the best texture and ease of application for me.
First, I removed the shifter using the instructions outlined in this post.
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40810&highlight=shift+knob
I discovered that the chrome cap of the shifter comes off with a light twist. Now, don’t make the same mistake I made and twist it too far. There is a small plastic tab that keeps it from twisting off and if you twist it too far, it will break off completely, making for a loose fit after reinstallment. It looks possible to twist it enough to take it off and not break it off. The remote is to show you scale.
Here are the plastic pieces.
I sanded them down to make a better bonding surface
Then I put on two coats of the spray-on bed armor. After the first coat, I discovered that a set of chop sticks works great to keep them elevated so the spray doesn’t pool around the edge of the pieces.
And Reinstalled into the Jeep
I notice the colors are a little off, which I'm pretty sure I can fix by washing the rubber of the shifter a little bit--kind of dirty.
Well, let me know what everyone thinks! Input is encouraged :icon_cool:
I got my 2008 Jeep Liberty a few months ago and love it, but I’ve finally gotten to the customization phase of my vehicle relationship. So, I’m not all about chrome anyway, but what finally pushed me was my wife. She kept complaining that the transmission shifter reflected sun perfectly into the bottom of her sunglasses, so I was given the go-ahead to start the modifications :gr_grin:
After some tests, I decided that the “Bed Armor” from Dupli-Color was the best texture and ease of application for me.
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First, I removed the shifter using the instructions outlined in this post.
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40810&highlight=shift+knob
You must be registered for see images attach
I discovered that the chrome cap of the shifter comes off with a light twist. Now, don’t make the same mistake I made and twist it too far. There is a small plastic tab that keeps it from twisting off and if you twist it too far, it will break off completely, making for a loose fit after reinstallment. It looks possible to twist it enough to take it off and not break it off. The remote is to show you scale.
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Here are the plastic pieces.
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I sanded them down to make a better bonding surface
You must be registered for see images attach
Then I put on two coats of the spray-on bed armor. After the first coat, I discovered that a set of chop sticks works great to keep them elevated so the spray doesn’t pool around the edge of the pieces.
You must be registered for see images attach
And Reinstalled into the Jeep
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
I notice the colors are a little off, which I'm pretty sure I can fix by washing the rubber of the shifter a little bit--kind of dirty.
Well, let me know what everyone thinks! Input is encouraged :icon_cool: