Allergic to Gear Knob

johnbhoy · Post by **johnbhoy** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:04 pm

Hi Guys
I've had my Tucson Premium for about 3 weeks now and noticed the skin on my left palm is peeling.
I think I'm allergic to the materials used in the manufacture of the gear knob
Has anyone else suffered from this and is it easy to change the knob for a leather one or similar.
The car is great and very happy with it but could do without 3 years of this if possible
Thanks in advance

XADE · Post by **XADE** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:50 pm

Can I suggest a knob sock?

johnbhoy · Post by **johnbhoy** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:59 pm

You can Xade but not sure if it's appropriate lol
I was hoping not to add to the list of things I must do before driving off
1.Turn on auto handbrake
2.Turn off lane assist
3.Find out what is bleeping for no apparent reason
4.Cover knob with sock

XADE · Post by **XADE** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:07 pm

Haha!

It's not one I've heard before, but in my days of driving a nippy Civic Type R I remember someone used to knit them and sell to members of the forum I was part of. It was mainly because of the metal gear knob being freezing in winter and boiling in summer, but you could definitely leave your socks on 24/7.

Not sure there's a specific newer model sock, but there's definitely some generic ones that might help. You could always check Aliexpress too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=gear+knob+ ... _sb_noss_1

PhilHornby · Post by **PhilHornby** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:37 pm

XADE wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:07 pm It's not one I've heard before

My 'other-half had the same issue with a Ford Mondeo!

Philr · Post by **Philr** » Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:53 am

Return to the good old days with a pair of these :-
https://www.secondskin.co.uk/product/st ... er-gloves/

johnbhoy · Post by **johnbhoy** » Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:37 pm

Many thanks for the replies everyone
Will let you know if I come up with a solution
Friend suggested a coating of clear nail varnish as a barrier ???????

Indalo · Post by **Indalo** » Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:08 pm

johnbhoy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:37 pm Friend suggested a coating of clear nail varnish as a barrier ???????

Back in the late 50s/early 60s, driving gloves were very popular.......as were stick-on ashtrays on the front quarter-light windows.

You may have seen them worn - the gloves; not the ashtrays - by the likes of Terry Thomas, David Niven, Ian Carmichael or others of that ilk in some of the movies of that time....’School for Scoundrels’ perhaps.

A selection can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/1950s_driving_gloves

Dash! ‘Philr' beat me to it.

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