How to restore shift knob leather?

MtBMW73 · 01-25-2025, 11:49 AM

Just noticed this wear in the leather on my shift knob. Any tips on how to correct or repair?

abbreviatedhello · 03-18-2025, 01:26 AM

Looks to me like the top protective coat has worn off. A new knob is generally the easiest fix, although there are leather repair methods involving sanding and retouching that could be tried if they're expensive or unobtainable. That said, there's also a chance it's just built up grime considering how shiny the leather looks. I might try giving that knob a good cleaning with some leather cleaner first.

01-25-2025, 11:49 AM	#1
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03-18-2025, 01:26 AM	#2
abbreviatedhello New Member 5 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2016 Mini Clubman S Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Looks to me like the top protective coat has worn off. A new knob is generally the easiest fix, although there are leather repair methods involving sanding and retouching that could be tried if they're expensive or unobtainable. That said, there's also a chance it's just built up grime considering how shiny the leather looks. I might try giving that knob a good cleaning with some leather cleaner first.
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