Last updated: 15.09.2026

Damaged paintwork and worn-out pictograms on the gear lever gaiter in a Jaguar S-TYPE. The component had lost its original appearance, and the illegible markings made it difficult to operate the gearbox comfortably.

Restoration of the Jaguar S-TYPE gear lever gaiter

Type of material

Painted plastic – Jaguar S-TYPE gear lever cover

Solutions applied

As part of the project, we carried out a comprehensive refurbishment of the gear lever cover. The process involved:

  • removal of the gear lever cover from the centre console,
  • chemical removal of the worn and damaged paint coating,
  • thorough cleaning and surface preparation,
  • precise painting with abrasion- and UV-resistant paints,
  • laser engraving of the pictograms in accordance with the original specifications,
  • application of a protective coating to ensure long-term durability,
  • re-fitting of the cover in the centre console.

Final result: the gear lever gaiter looks as good as new, whilst the clear, laser-etched pictograms guarantee durability and comfortable operation for years to come.

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The paint and pictograms on my Jaguar S-TYPE's gear lever gaiter are worn and hard to read - can this specific component be restored?

Yes, this is a common repair for us. We remove the gear lever cover from the centre console, chemically strip the worn and damaged paint, then repaint with abrasion- and UV-resistant paint and laser-engrave the pictograms back in to the original specification, so the gear pattern is clearly legible again.

Does restoring the gear lever gaiter affect how the gearbox shifts?

No, this is a purely cosmetic repair to the plastic cover surrounding the lever. The gearbox mechanism itself is completely separate and untouched – we only rebuild the paint and the printed gear pattern on the gaiter’s surface.

Is the leather or fabric boot part of the gaiter restored too, or just the plastic surround?

This particular restoration covers the plastic surround with the printed gear pattern – the part that actually wears out and becomes illegible. If the leather or fabric boot itself needs attention, we can assess that separately, since it’s a different material and repair process.

How much does it cost and how long does it take to restore a gear lever gaiter like the Jaguar S-TYPE's?

Time and cost depend on how worn the original paint and pictograms are. The standard process includes removal from the centre console, stripping the old coating, cleaning and surface preparation, precision painting, laser engraving of the pictograms, protective coating, and refitting. We provide an exact quote individually after receiving photos.

Do you only restore gear lever gaiters for the Jaguar S-TYPE, or other Jaguar models and brands too?

We work with gear lever gaiters and shift-pattern covers from all Jaguar models and other premium brands, not just the S-TYPE – including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Land Rover. The restoration principle is the same regardless of model: stripping the old coating and laser-recreating the pictograms to the original specification.

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