Alluminun Shiftknob: How to make it look new longer

[fgvillegas]

I have a shiftknob made of leather and alluminum. The leather part is still fresh and the alluminum part is scratchless but it's a little dark already.

I polish it with glo or autosol and it will look like new again. But after a few weeks of use, it goes back to its dull color.

Is there a way to make it shiny for a very much longer period if it cannot be done permanently?

The shiftknob is already rare and considered a collector's item so I don't want to replace it with other brands. Though I still have a TRD shiftknob as a backup, I still prefer using the this one.

Thanks.

[fgvillegas]

Do you think having it chrome or silver plated is a good idea?

Is there a shop in Makati or Paranaque that do chrome or silver plating?

Thanks.

[manggyver]

Perhaps you can try the aluminum wheel refurbishers first. They use clear liquid polyurethane coat on to shine wheels. It's tested on rough environmental condition and use.

[fgvillegas]

Oh yeah! Why have I not thought of that? :)

Thanks