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Old 07-12-2006, 11:24 AM   #1
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Default Turning my Handbreak cover black

I want it to be matt black to match the shifter.

Had anyone done this ???

Would i be best to dye it, or paint it ?

Any suggestions on where to get it done.

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Old 07-12-2006, 01:08 PM   #2
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VHT vinyl spray will do the trick
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Old 07-12-2006, 01:38 PM   #3
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Or go to the wreckers and get a black leather one with a chrome button. Cost $65 for mine.
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Old 07-12-2006, 01:50 PM   #4
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Damn, that was a good deal chief! I've been quoted $180 from the wreckers, and they never have them anyway! Where about's was that you got yours if you don't mind my asking?
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Old 07-12-2006, 03:40 PM   #5
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paint it with the dye paint.... but MAKE SURE you clean it well with wax and grease remover or it will flake off.... also i found the best thing to do is do a few more coats in places where you will be touching it the most, it will last longer.
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Old 07-12-2006, 06:40 PM   #6
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Git it from Macathur Parts Plus in Narellan (outskirts of Sydney) Bought a whole bunch of stuff and got a discount. Steering coloum cost $20.


Plus I need to get parts to finish my dashboard conversion.
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Funnily enough, I was inspired by chief to try again for a leather handbrake, made 2 phone calls, the second guy had one, black leather with chrome button, straight up said $65! The same place that told me a couple of months ago that it'd be $180 odd. Strange, but no complaints here!
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Old 09-12-2006, 10:17 AM   #8
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Git it from Macathur Parts Plus in Narellan (outskirts of Sydney) Bought a whole bunch of stuff and got a discount. Steering coloum cost $20.


Plus I need to get parts to finish my dashboard conversion.
I bought a brand newy without a mark on it ... just need to install it now.
Has been sitting in the spare room for about 12 months.
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Old 09-12-2006, 02:18 PM   #9
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Glad you are happy Matt. Persistance and patience can go a long way.

I installed mine under the influence of Mr Beam. It cant be that hard of a job simon :P
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I don't have a TORX bit big enough to unbolt the driver's seat ... as that needs to come out to run the cable through the floor and bolt the ratchet in (got the entire brake ratchet/handle and boot)
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Simon I have a torx bit set you can borrow.

The way I installed mine was to leave the existing cable in there and unsrew the ratchet. Then put the cable into the new ratchet and secure ratchet to the car. A bit of playing around and the cable is tight.
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Old 10-12-2006, 07:07 AM   #12
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Hmmmm ... interesting.
Thanks for that Chief.

I have a Torx bit set ... just hasn't got a T50 bit in it.
Might have to bring the ute up to your place and pull it apart
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Old 10-12-2006, 08:06 PM   #13
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You are more than welcome to bring it over.
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