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Restoring Vintage Ford 4 speed shifter knobs is a fairly simple project. To make the job easier you will need a drill press, 1/2-20 tap, varies grits of sandpaper, rubbing compound. Other supplies you will need are Armor All, Mink Oil and White Appliance Touch-Up Paint.

To get started you will need to check the condition of the knob, some of these knobs are old and have taken some abuse over the years and unfortunately some are not restartable. What you want to look for in the knob is the shift pattern, determine if the numbers and shift pattern lines are in good shape with deep stamped lines and numbers. If they do not look good it will be tough to get a clean look when the project is finished because you have sandpaper the knob slightly to bring out a fresh look and if you go to far in the sanding process you sand them out.

After you have determined you have good restore able knob clean it with carburetor cleaner and wire brush the paint out of the shift pattern and numbers. Install the knob on the 1/2-20 tap and insert the tap in the drill press. Turn the drill press on and start with 100 grit sandpaper first, if you have a Mustang or Galaxie shift knob with a concave top start your sanding on the sides of the knob first. Sand out any chips or scratches then move to and finer grit sandpaper like 150 fine and finish with a fine crocus paper. Do the same for the concave area but start with 150 fine paper using you finger to apply pressure. Be careful here not to go to hard this, take your time to smooth out. Also as you are sanding the paper can get hot so be careful, I don't recommend wear gloves because they can get caught in the drill press.

After the sanding check out the knob, make sure it is free of chips and scratches, if it is leave it in the drill press and use some rubbing compound to smooth it out even more. I use three types of compound the first is a heavy duty cleaner and then polishing compound and finish with a clear plastic cleaner and polish and finally buff with a clean rag. Each compound may need to applied for a couple of minutes to bring out a smooth clean look be careful in this process with the rags because they can get caught up in the drill press.

Clean the knob, take a small dental type tool to get the rubbing compound out of the shift pattern and you will be ready to paint the pattern and numbers. Use the white appliance touch-up paint to paint in the shift pattern and numbers. You don't have to paint just the pattern and numbers it is easier to just apply the paint on the face of the pattern. Allow to dry and take paper towel spray carburetor cleaner on it and wipe down the top of the knob until the extra paint come off and your shift pattern and numbers are clean and white.

The paint may smear on the knob so just clean to off with the carburetor cleaner. Then take Armor All spray some on a paper towel and wipe it on the knob to bring out the black color. The last step is to apply some mint oil and rub down the knob to bring out the luster. If all goes well you will have a beautifully restored knob in about 15 to 30 minutes. I have done many of these restoration for resale and they have come out very nice what I think makes it easy to do is material the knobs are made up which is bakelite you can sand this stuff and get the knobs pretty clean and looking good.

This process works well with Ford shifter knobs for 1964 1/2 -66 small concave for Mustangs and 1962-67 Galaxie and early Falcons and Fairlane etc. and the 1967-68 and 69 standard interior Mustang. All other knobs like the wood grain for a deluxe interior Mustang is not good for restoring if you have a good original keep it or get a good quality reproduction.

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We have everything from top original parts to reproduction and NOS. All parts are rebuilt and ready to bolt on. All shift handles are of great working condition and top show quality re-chrome. We are currently and have been the best source when it comes to Ford 4 speed shifters on eBay please visit our store at http://www.vintagefordmanualshifters.info

Easy Oil Painting For Beginners Tips

Learning to oil paint can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Some beginners are anxious about taking up this ages old art form, but they shouldn't be. Here are some great tips to on oil painting for beginners.

Basic Necessities

There are some essentials that every painter needs. Let's start with brushes. Sable brushes are usually best because they hold both their shape and the paint better.

Also, canvases can be bought pre-stretched and already primed. More experienced painters generally like to prepare their canvases themselves, but for the beginner this can be overwhelming.

Then there's the palette and paints. There are disposable palettes and paints made especially for beginners. Turpentine or mineral spirits are used to thin the paint, and oils such as linseed or poppy are used to thicken it. Some teachers recommend their beginners start out with vegetable oil.

The beginner should put the paints on the palette in the same order every time. That way, their placement will become second nature.

The basic paint colors needed are flake white, ivory black, cadmium yellow, chrome yellow, cobalt blue, ultramarine, burnt sienna, raw sienna, and crimson.

Fat Over Lean Technique

One of the first techniques a beginner needs to learn is the fat over lean method. Fat oil paint is heavier, so therefore takes longer to dry. Paints with less oil in them will dry quicker. These are considered lean paints. The drying times of various oil paints can range from 12 hours to over a week.

Another technique is called impasto. This is where the paint is laid on the canvas heavily with a brush or knife, leaving the strokes visible. It creates a beautifully textured painting that appears to leap out at the viewer.

A painting should always be left to dry in the light. Leaving it to dry in the dark can cause a thin layer of oil to rise to the surface. This can be removed with alcohol, but if not done carefully the painting can be damaged.

Artistic Challenges

Besides the technical details of oil painting, it's important to remember the artistic side too. Many painters compose the painting in their heads first. It's good to be aware of what the focal point of the painting will be, and to understand how not to take away from it.

Some painters sketch the painting on the canvas with acrylic or water-soluble paint before beginning. Pencil or charcoal can be used also.

Clean Up

Finally, after the artistic masterpiece is rendered, there's the clean-up. Many art stores sell pre-mixed cleaning solution for brushes, and this is a good option when someone is still a beginner.

Many teachers recommend soaking brushes in baby oil before cleaning. This will help emulsify the paint. Also, brushes should be conditioned after they're cleaned so as to keep their firmness.

Oil painting for beginners is an enjoyable and lifelong hobby for many people. And no matter what time in life a person starts, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling pastime.

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