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dkznyc 09-10-2015 03:27 PM

I heard KY jelly works wonders.

KamiSpeed 09-10-2015 04:07 PM

So sad these are discontinued......

birdman71 09-10-2015 05:04 PM

I have had mine installed for about 2 or 3 months now daily use and yeah the very outer silver lining of the turtle turns a brass/copper gold color but honestly I almost like the different color on there because it brings out the turtle in the middle more. Almost adds that classy gold and silver watch look to the knob itself.

Honestly other than that I would assume that a light luke warm soap and water mix would work. I wouldn't use a soap with a bunch of harsh chemicals but invest into like a good organic soap or something along those lines if you want to be super safe.

I wouldn't ever clear coat it though.. My car gets way too hot and sits in direct sun all the time and would come out one day during lunch and find a melted clear coat mess on the leather boot.. so in conclusion


I AGREE ON HOW PUTTING A PROTECTIVE COATING ON OUR KNOBS TAKES AWAY ALL THE FEELING AND FUN... :tup:

Just gotta get her ready and keep going over and over until it breaks. Then will have to take a break and clean her up and then do it all over again

birdman71 09-10-2015 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KamiSpeed (Post 3306086)
So sad these are discontinued......

Bulletproof Automotive/ 370zTune will be making a limited batch of knobs but they are going to be made by a company called Rowen

Dragon_Ball_Z 09-10-2015 05:07 PM

Thanks for the awesome response and feedback Birdman71. I'll take that advice! Can you post a pic of the brass copper color your turtle surrounding turned?


-Raj

from_a_G 09-10-2015 07:01 PM

^ i also want to see how that looks

cooltoy 09-10-2015 07:33 PM

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/p...used-image.jpg

Dragon_Ball_Z 09-11-2015 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 3306189)


Dang that some scratches :(


-Raj

cooltoy 09-11-2015 09:16 AM

That's the worst I have seen. The guy probably wore a ring or something. Most of the ones that have been up for sale have been in good shape.

Dragon_Ball_Z 09-11-2015 09:22 AM

Same here, I notice a copper colored ring around the turtle too, looks pretty cool in my opinion. He definitely had to wear a ring I think too, maybe even a girl with jewelry like bracelets or something too? Lol


-Raj

birdman71 09-11-2015 06:05 PM

Thanks cooltoy for getting those pictures up of the coloring. and that is just a horrible looking knob lol Definetly a ring was worn for all the color change.

Ill get one of my knob up here in a couple minutes. It wont be all scratched and stuff like that haha

Dragon_Ball_Z 09-11-2015 06:10 PM

I hope not haha


-Raj

GaleForce 09-11-2015 06:18 PM

I would buy two more knobs as back-up. If one yellows, toss it out.

Dragon_Ball_Z 09-11-2015 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 3307077)
I would buy two more knobs as back-up. If one yellows, toss it out.


Lol I wish


-Raj

birdman71 09-11-2015 06:25 PM

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Here is a good pic of my Hebi Babi

Like I said I almost like the distinguished look it gives the entire shift knob.


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