The shape can be specified as spherical or elongated with a straight, curved, or hosel. The top can be curved or flat, depending on your preference. The final diameter and height of the knob can be specified as well. All knobs are hand-turned and the exact final shape and dimensions may vary slightly from the requested specifications.
Shift patterns and other designs are typically laser-etched into the knob and filled with epoxy. The epoxy can be tinted in many different colors with a glittery or solid hue. For knobs that incorporate an inlaid crest, a background of black epoxy is usually used to bed the crest, and then clear epoxy is applied on top and finished to a smooth curved finish. Click here to see some of the epoxy colors in stock.
Our typical finish consists of 5 coats of hand-applied polyurethane, which results in a deep and hard protective coat. Gloss and satin are usually specified. Other finishes, including oil and wax, are available for high-oil content woods such as ebony. Most knobs are clear-coated to show off the wood’s natural color, but we can also tint or stain the wood in a wide variety of colors to match or contrast with your car’s exterior or interior colors. We stock nearly all of General Finishes’ wood stains, dye stains, and gel stains.
Most knobs are replacing stock knobs that are press-fit onto round shift levers. Our standard method uses friction by drilling the mounting hole a fraction oversize and using a turn or two of painters tape on the lever until a snug fit is achieved. We can add a threaded stud or insert to the knob for shift levers that use that method. We have developed a method that allows the knob to be attached to a flat sided lever, such as on a 944. We are always excited to develop a solution for your particular mounting requirement as well.
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