The aluminium part is very dull and dirty, and I can barely make out the numbers. Anyway to bring it back to life?

 

I cant remember what I cleaned my shift know with.

 

Water, Soap, & an MF towel.

...maybe a soft bristle brush.

 

I meant shift **** lol sorry guys

 

It's actually not aluminum IIRC. It's some type of aluminum look-alike film. Mine started peeling. You could see the under plastic...

 

mines never really dirty. Anytime i clean the car i throw a little aero 303 on a town and hit the boot and **** along with the rest of the interior.

 

I bead blasted mine, both the lower portion and the shift pattern. It gets rid of the crappy clear protective finish but gives the aluminum a brushed look.

Note, it will get darker over time but does not look bad at all