cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Okay here is my problem and I have noticed that it is a problem with some other people some may just be able to let it go but little things like this just bug the hell outa me so as you can see in the pic below the plactic that surrounds where the shifter knob is has started to peel I may be able to get a better pic up here this isn't my car my digital camera is not working right now so this is the best I could find!!!!!! Any suggestions appreiciated! Thanks. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an01sts Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 It would bug the hell out of me too. It's hard to see what it is, but some testors model paint might help hide it. It would be far from perfect, but it would help a lot. Other than that, you need a replacment part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 It would bug the hell out of me too. It's hard to see what it is, but some testors model paint might help hide it. It would be far from perfect, but it would help a lot. Other than that, you need a replacment part. Where do you think that replacement part could come from and how much do you think it would cost me? Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill K Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I would take it apart and sand & repaint the piece. Or maby use the forever black dye. Trial & error....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 The black ribbon is like a tape deck reel to reel. Replacements used to be available...but now is only available as the complete shifter. The fix is.....dismantle the shifter. Peel off the old broken plastic tape from the metal ribbon. Then use new black plastic tape (not electrical tape). You will have to trim the tape around the nub around the shifter. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msilva954 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 check out...DUPLICOLOR Im using one of their automotive applications for the custom intake im building..... They have ALOT of paints in cans and their new spray button allows for factory looking applications.... You could also get chrome in a bottle and gold in a bottle.....possiblities are endless.... I know your not doin the whole interior but here is an example of a dash being done....looks factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 The black ribbon is like a tape deck reel to reel. Replacements used to be available...but now is only available as the complete shifter. The fix is.....dismantle the shifter. Peel off the old broken plastic tape from the metal ribbon. Then use new black plastic tape (not electrical tape). You will have to trim the tape around the nub around the shifter. Where can I find plastic tape? I have never seen it before. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 check out...DUPLICOLOR Im using one of their automotive applications for the custom intake im building..... They have ALOT of paints in cans and their new spray button allows for factory looking applications.... You could also get chrome in a bottle and gold in a bottle.....possiblities are endless.... I know your not doin the whole interior but here is an example of a dash being done....looks factory. That was an excelent site but I'm just not sure if paint is the way to go. I like the sound of what Logan is talking about if only I can find it. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Try ACE hardware. Its black plastic tape....about a 1.5 inches wide. Once you get the ribbon out of the cartridge......the ribbon is about 1 foot long. It naturally wants to roll up on its own. It will be easier to clamp the ribbon down as you try to put the tape on. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Try ACE hardware. Its black plastic tape....about a 1.5 inches wide. Once you get the ribbon out of the cartridge......the ribbon is about 1 foot long. It naturally wants to roll up on its own. It will be easier to clamp the ribbon down as you try to put the tape on. Alright I'll go out and look for it tommorow night thanks for the help I hope I can find it and I hope it works! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jndnaps Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I fixed many of these. I just went to Lowes and got a nice textured black tape and re did it. You do have to take the housing apart. Once you pull the pin out of the shifter handle and pull the housing out, Just take a razor blade and cut all the tabs off the bottom of the housing and the thing will come apart. Peel off all the old tape.. I used lacquer thinner to get all the old glue off and then put the new tape on. It's a little tricky around the shifter hole. Also, If you have a bench to work on, When you get it all apart and spread the band out, There are holes at both ends. Take a couple of thumb tacks and stick it in the holes. That will make it very easy to clean and re tape it. When I put it all back together, I was able to pop the housing back together pretty tight.. I did put a little silicone or glue in the corners to keep it together. Just use enough to keep it together, But not a lot, in case you have to re do it again some day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 I fixed many of these. I just went to Lowes and got a nice textured black tape and re did it. You do have to take the housing apart. Once you pull the pin out of the shifter handle and pull the housing out, Just take a razor blade and cut all the tabs off the bottom of the housing and the thing will come apart. Peel off all the old tape.. I used lacquer thinner to get all the old glue off and then put the new tape on. It's a little tricky around the shifter hole. Also, If you have a bench to work on, When you get it all apart and spread the band out, There are holes at both ends. Take a couple of thumb tacks and stick it in the holes. That will make it very easy to clean and re tape it. When I put it all back together, I was able to pop the housing back together pretty tight.. I did put a little silicone or glue in the corners to keep it together. Just use enough to keep it together, But not a lot, in case you have to re do it again some day.. Thanks alot but I still have one question where is the pin at? I have had the wood grain surrounding the shifter knob out but I could not figure out how it comes off? If you or anyone else could explain how it comes apart in a little better detail that would be great. I am going to check Canadian tire and Home Depot tommorow for the plastic tape. Thanks for the advice. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 ANYONE???????????? Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenko Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 I would peel the stuff that is still on their off, and try painting it with a matching interior paint. If that doesnt look good you can just remove it and try something else. You dont have anything to lose. IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 I would peel the stuff that is still on their off, and try painting it with a matching interior paint. If that doesnt look good you can just remove it and try something else. You dont have anything to lose. I like the idea of the plastic tape I just need help on how to get the shifter knob off!!!!!!!!!! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenko Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Just yank at it untill it comes off! Do a search I think there is a topic about how to get the shifter off. IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Just yank at it untill it comes off! Do a search I think there is a topic about how to get the shifter off. Thaks for the advice! Never thought of that! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 That year version does not pop off. On the front of the shifter handle is a slot. In this slot there is a staple style retainer clip. Pull this staple out and the shifter knob will come right off. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 That year version does not pop off. On the front of the shifter handle is a slot. In this slot there is a staple style retainer clip. Pull this staple out and the shifter knob will come right off. Thanks Logan I'll try to see if I can get it off tonight. I need the car this afternoon I am going to get the tape tonight I'll try to put it on tonight! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 The tape works great. The hard part is trimming the tape around the little plastic shifter nub. The tape has to be kind of tucked in to place. It may take 2-3 tries messing with the tape.....but I think you will be happy with the results. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I got the tape at home depot but I'm going to work at it tommorow it almost matches perfect thanks I thought there would be no way to fix this. But leave it to this awsome website for somone to give you the answers u need thanks! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenko Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Yeah That doesn't seem like a tough job, but good luck! IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted January 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Just yank at it untill it comes off! Do a search I think there is a topic about how to get the shifter off. Thanks I'll post before and after pic when i get a chance! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jndnaps Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 OK, Let us know how you make out. It's pretty easy to do.. Again, The hardest thing is getting the tape around the shifter handle hole. I've done a bunch of them, but still have a hard time around that darn hole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat9pet Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 The Pin is a "U" clip on the front side of the shifter handle about 1/2 inch up from the bottom of the handle. Good Luck. Cleatus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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