I just purchased this 2005 CTS-V and the plastic shifter bezel has sticky residue around it like it’s missing something that was glued on it. I’m going to guess it was something that looks carbon fiber like the dash. Can anyone help me out here?
Probably not. Mine is the same way on my new to me 05. GM uses that crap and it deteriorates over time. My 04 Denali I traded in on the V was the same way. It had that mess all over the dash. I'll be hydrodipping mine sometime in the future.
No, I haven't placed my order yet. I plan on calling tomorrow and stuffing my shopping cart with the bezel and a few other goodies. If you don't get a part number before that, I'll post it on here.
The part number is 15229751. It's about $165+ and comes with a new shift knob assembly. Since I'm going with a V2 shifter and suede boot I'll just have to put up with the sticky residue for now.
Unless you just want to buy a new one or spend time sanding it down, you can use "Goo-Gone" to dissolve the coating. Under it is a nice black plastic trim ring.
Unless you just want to buy a new one or spend time sanding it down, you can use "Goo-Gone" to dissolve the coating. Under it is a nice black plastic trim ring.
Haha, this really bothers you I can tell. I got a large bottle of the stuff. Because of your interest, I'm gonna scrub mine down just to see if it works.
The great thing about the "Goo-Gone" approach, is that there is no "scrubbing" required. Give it a healthy slathering of the stuff and go away for 10-15 minutes. Get a rag that you don't have any love for and start wiping.
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