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The interior shifter knob is faded.

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by CoolToyota, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM.

  1. Apr 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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    How to make the imprinted knob more visible ?

    IMG_3370.jpg
     
    CoolToyota, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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  2. Apr 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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    Rub a white crayon into the grooves?
     
    negusm, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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    leftyfire, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    I’d clean it and try a fine point white paint pen or something like that.

    But personally I’d stop after cleaning.
     
    icebear, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    Cleaning is a great first step
     
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    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Paint crayon: McMaster number 2018T3, white.

    Link
     
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    Did you use it for yours? Can you take a pic?
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    I haven't used it on my T4R, but have used it on industrial control boxes several times.

    It's like a crayon -- rub it all over the plate, filling in the recesses, then wait a few minutes and wipe off the "upper" (non-recessed) surface. If you wait too long, a bit of isopropyl alcohol will be your friend. Easy!
     
    vthoky, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    If it is McMaster Carr I am game. My paper catalog is one of the mainstays in my office, If you dont need it, You can find it there!
     
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    Big Yellow to the rescue!

    Heck, i could almost build my entire factory from the McMaster Carr catalog.

    :D
     
    vthoky, Apr 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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    Id clean the shit out of it, and leave it as is. Just me.
     
    Kyblack76, Apr 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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