Replacing gear shift indicator

[cashmonkey38]

Not sure where else to put this. I'm doing some work on the interior of my car and pulled up the gear shift (in advance yes I know the gear shift has a green filter on it I am not trying to change the color of that) the little tab that shows which gear I'm in has been bleached out by something, maybe the incandescent I just took out, and is cramping my gear shift style! Does anyone know how I can replace this?? All this is is the small little colored tab that's attached to the plastic strip that slides as you move the car from park to drive, etc. I saw another member here had done it in the past but haven't gotten a response from him. As always, any help appreciated!

[capt512]

I don't know how to get a replacement, but I did use a red permanent marker to go over that tab in mine and it helped a ton.

[cashmonkey38]

Lol I didn't think of that! I'm trying to replace it while I have everything disassembled, but if no other options come up I'll be making a stop by CVS to grab a marker

[ctrlraven]

I sanded the green filter away and used a white led. I also used a red sharpie marker to go over the gear indicator tab. I went over it 4 or 5 times, each time letting it dry to get a little bit deeper red.

[fastblackmerc]

Use an LED and a red sharpie.

[cashmonkey38]

Looks like I should use a red marker! Thanks guys, guess I thought people were replacing it with something, couldn't find anything in the search on it.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Just curious..you said gear shifting style? Tell me you are not manually shifting the auto trans.. Not good for it at all is the census around here.

[cashmonkey38]

Just curious..you said gear shifting style? Tell me you are not manually shifting the auto trans.. Not good for it at all is the census around here.

No I just meant it looks bad. I put in an led so the whole gauge is lit up real well now, except currently whichever gear I'm in is a sickly yellow color, not for much longer! Thanks for clarifying though

[Richy04]

Red RIT fabric dye, follow the directions but do not heat it too hot, let it lay in a warm solution for a half hour or so and the dye will soak into the plastic. Check it every 5 minutes until you are satisfied with the color.

[1Marauder]

Just FYI, They have Red Acrylic (sp?) PAINT SHARPIES at the art/paint store. ALL COLORS TOO. Thier Acrylic (sp?) RED would be perfect (like nail polish--has it's own gloss clear coat).