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Old 05-22-2017 | 09:22 PM
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Wear on Mulliner shift ****. How to fix?
My bentley CGT shift **** has the chrome or silver plate wearing off. See pics. Any idea how to best get this fixed or reconditioned?
 
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My bentley CGT shift **** has the chrome or silver plate wearing off. See pics. Any idea how to best get this fixed or reconditioned?
Are you sure thats not just muck and dirt? Try a toothbrush and a small amount of soapy water.
 
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That would be embarrassing (and delightfully easy to fix). Will try and report back if so.
 
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That was it. Cheapest bentley fix ever! Thank you.
 
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That was it. Cheapest bentley fix ever! Thank you.
 
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That was it. Cheapest bentley fix ever! Thank you.
That was my first reaction too but didn't want to comment to look Captain Obvious
 
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That was it. Cheapest bentley fix ever! Thank you.
There was something I read once, that all the knurling and diamante cross cutting in the car was done so that no matter what angle you look at them they always look even?
 
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I bet the main dealer wold have suggested a new gear ****!
 
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