DIY: Most Honda 5 spd Models: Turn Characters Red - Honda-Acura.net

swaggs21 · 06-10-04, 07:37 PM

Ok, I know that there is another post on this, but I am going to give you the step by step instructions(this is really simple so you are only getting final pics)

Needed parts:

1. Crayon (color is up to you)

2. Hair Dryer, Heat Gun or Lighter

3. Paper Towel or toothpick

4. Small bottle of Scatch 2 in 1 Clear Top Coat from any autoparts store (you need one with a brush.

Steps:
1. Remove Shift Knob from shifter by uscrewing it.

2. Clean with cleaner of choice for vinyl

3. Get blow dryer or lighter (found blow dryer was less messy) and heat the end of the crayon (use color of choice) I chose red to go with the Type R Shift Boot

4. Once the wax starts getting soft, mash the top of the crayon into the where the numbers and lines are on the shift knob. Repeat heating and pressing as necessary till all of characters and lines are covered thoroughly. There will be a bunch of excess wax on the top, but don't worry.

5. Let the wax cool, then gently wipe of excess with paper towel. Be very careful not to wipe out what is in the numbers and lines. (You can also use a toothpick, but I found it easier with a paper towel and taking my time).

6. Once all the excess wax is cleared off, take the touch up clear coat brush and apply an even amount of clear coat to the top of the shift knob.

7. Let this sit till it is dry, then reinstall shift knob.

Here are the finished pics, I am very happy with the result, I hope that you all enjoy.

No Flash Top View

Flash Top View

Finished Rear View

Finished Top

The numbers are a lot more pronounced without the camera.

Hope you guys like this and have fun with it!!!

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lkailburn · 06-10-04, 07:46 PM

looks damn good man. damn good

one question.. did you clear coat the whole knob? or just brush it on over the numbers and lines ?

westcoaststyle · 06-10-04, 07:55 PM

Wow man, really looks good! Nice work!

swaggs21 · 06-10-04, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkailburn

looks damn good man. damn good

one question.. did you clear coat the whole knob? or just brush it on over the numbers and lines ?

:bow:

Thanks!!

I just brushed over the numbers and lines, I didnt want to get to carried away.....

raiden571 · 06-10-04, 08:35 PM

good job man, i would have never thought to use crayon wax. im gunna have to try that soon.

Redlinerz · 06-11-04, 01:05 PM

great write up...im about to do this and start selling them on ebay... j/k great job!!

swaggs21 · 06-11-04, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlinerz

great write up...im about to do this and start selling them on ebay... j/k great job!!

I want a .10 commission for all of them

lkailburn · 06-11-04, 07:02 PM

i seriously went and asked my mom if we had any crayons.. sadly my parents got rid of them a long time ago.. looks like i'll be going to the store to buy crayons.. how sad

swaggs21 · 06-11-04, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkailburn

i seriously went and asked my mom if we had any crayons.. sadly my parents got rid of them a long time ago.. looks like i'll be going to the store to buy crayons.. how sad

I had to do the same, but I bought a coloring book too....

I am working on another project right now that no one has done that I know of for the 99-00 Civics. Will keep you all updated when I finish tomorrow sometime.

Sasebonian · 06-14-04, 04:44 PM

I remember doing that mod on my stock shifter before I got my CTR copy.

It works well. Just remember to put enough on for those hot sunny days.

When I did it, I got the idea from coloring in my dice from the old D&D days.

Nice write up.

honura · 06-14-04, 11:16 PM

Ohh man Thats a sweet ass write up! Good looking out on that. Tell us about this new project mang!

00CivicSleeper · 06-15-04, 04:54 AM

I'm def. going to try this! good job!

ChrisMan · 06-15-04, 09:50 AM

This is a simple but great idea. I went home yesterday after I saw this thread planning to try this, but I didn't have any crayons. So I used red high temp. paint that I had in my trunk and applied it with a sewing needle, and it turned out good. Thanx for the DIY idea. Good stuff

00CivicSleeper · 06-21-04, 12:59 PM

where did you find scratch 2 in 1 clear top coat? i went to auto zone and they dont have it

swaggs21 · 06-21-04, 03:46 PM

Try advanced auto or napa or maybe even walmart. Most autoparts stores have them

00CivicSleeper · 06-21-04, 08:11 PM

found it

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Sasebonian 'Till All R one!! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 334	I remember doing that mod on my stock shifter before I got my CTR copy. It works well. Just remember to put enough on for those hot sunny days. When I did it, I got the idea from coloring in my dice from the old D&D days. Nice write up. __________________ 2007 Honda Civic Si 4dr (NHBP) Navi/ST 1992 Honda Civic EX 4Dr (Black) 5-Speed. (Traded) 1993 Honda Civic LX 4Dr (White) Auto. (Sold) "How does it feel to see me in your rear view mirror?"

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06-10-04, 07:46 PM	#2
lkailburn college kid Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,000	looks damn good man. damn good one question.. did you clear coat the whole knob? or just brush it on over the numbers and lines ?

06-11-04, 01:05 PM	#6
Redlinerz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jerzee Posts: 880	great write up...im about to do this and start selling them on ebay... j/k great job!!

06-11-04, 07:02 PM	#8
lkailburn college kid Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,000	i seriously went and asked my mom if we had any crayons.. sadly my parents got rid of them a long time ago.. looks like i'll be going to the store to buy crayons.. how sad

06-14-04, 11:16 PM	#11
honura Seni Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: N.Y. Queens Posts: 3,402	Ohh man Thats a sweet ass write up! Good looking out on that. Tell us about this new project mang!

06-15-04, 04:54 AM	#12
00CivicSleeper Just Beginning... Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 355	I'm def. going to try this! good job!

06-15-04, 09:50 AM	#13
ChrisMan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1	This is a simple but great idea. I went home yesterday after I saw this thread planning to try this, but I didn't have any crayons. So I used red high temp. paint that I had in my trunk and applied it with a sewing needle, and it turned out good. Thanx for the DIY idea. Good stuff

06-21-04, 12:59 PM	#14
00CivicSleeper Just Beginning... Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 355	where did you find scratch 2 in 1 clear top coat? i went to auto zone and they dont have it

06-21-04, 08:11 PM	#16
00CivicSleeper Just Beginning... Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 355	found it

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