If you have a shift boot that is looking old or is fading out you can paint it with some vinyl paint. I'm testing this on my A4 boot and so far I had good results. This is what I used:
-1 can of Duplicolor Vinyl and Fabric paint can. I used HVP111 Charcoal Gray
but you can use your color of preference.
-Bubble wrap
-Gloves
Start by removing the boot of the console if you don't have it out. Clean the boot with water and mild soap. Use a brush to clean the texture of the shift boot. Let the boot dry in the sun.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMGP0935.jpg
Fill the boot with the bubble wrap to make the surface as flat as possible.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMGP0930.jpg
Put some gloves(optional) and shake the can of paint for about one minute. Spray the boot lightly with the paint. Do very light coat to avoid runs and sags. Let it dry for 10 mins. Re apply a 2nd coat. When you are satisfied with the color results let the boot dry for about 20 mins. Remove the bubble wrap and carefully reinstall the boot in the console.
Before, it had that nasty black stain:
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMGP0928.jpg
After:
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMGP0931.jpg
Be careful on how many coats you put on. The more you put the lighter color it gets as you can see.
