Here is the Whalen shift **** for my 2006 Pepper White MCC (arriving in a few weeks).

The overall finish is bead-blasted, with a brushed ring portion for highlight. Doug said he has done only a few ***** that combined bead-blasted and brushed finishes, I think because most people aren't aware it is an available option. Bead-blasted finish is ideal for those of us who don't want a shiny ****, and brushing adds an understated accent. I debated between brushing the shift pattern circle area vs a brushed outer ring. I went with the latter, but the other should also look great. Thanks Doug for your fine work!

I painted the shift pattern using the technique suggested by jimz68 (thanks Jim): paint with an automotive touchup pen, then lightly wipe with acetone.

 

Very nice. I like the painted shift pattern.

Could you take another picture once you install your Whalen ****?