MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: VC on November 19, 2009, 10:07:12 am

Title: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 19, 2009, 10:07:12 am
Interesting idea this one - not perfectly executed mind, i can see it being doomed from the start and prone to some serious in-pocket chipping

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but original idea none the less  :smiley:

Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: cuprak1 on November 19, 2009, 10:26:35 am
Good idea :)  :congrats:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: big al on November 19, 2009, 10:29:59 am
Like it very much VC, could you not gloss it with something to stop it chipping?
Also, could have taken the VW badge off, sprayed it, and then put hte badge back on to get a better and fuller coverage.
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: RedRobin on November 19, 2009, 10:53:00 am
....

Sorry but I think it's pretentious.

It's also totally impractical in terms of surface durability. My VW key badge graphic rubbed off within just a few weeks.
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: prepree on November 19, 2009, 11:02:06 am
I like!!

Runs to get can of candy white paint!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: gillm on November 19, 2009, 11:07:15 am
thats naff . a tad boy racer too
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: t20lau on November 19, 2009, 12:53:06 pm
....

Sorry but I think it's pretentious.

It's also totally impractical in terms of surface durability. My VW key badge graphic rubbed off within just a few weeks.

I think the badge only rubs off it you had a Metal Badge...the Rubber badges are fine! I have 2 keys, one that hads rubbed off, and the other is fine :)
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: t20lau on November 19, 2009, 12:53:28 pm
I like it!
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: stealthwolf on November 19, 2009, 04:27:22 pm
I honestly thought VC had painted his keyfob candy white and I actually liked the idea. But as stated, you would have to make sure you kept the key in a loose pocket without any other items. Even then with wear and tear, the look would be ruined and it doesn't even take much!

Besides, my car is black.
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: RedRobin on November 19, 2009, 04:36:21 pm

Besides, my car is black.


....And you only ordered your car in black to match your key fob. :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 19, 2009, 06:59:50 pm
i did enquire at the bodyshop and they also said that it wouldnt withstand  the pocket, they said they did a mobile phone to match a car and it just didnt last so put me off the idea - else the post would be of my key not someone elses  :innocent:

being candy white it would make mine look very "ipod" and with a black .:R logo and the OSIR fob replacement chrome panel it would have looked swish imho

but simply wouldnt last, shame  :sad1:

as for boy racer? its a key fob guys  :grin: relax a bit  :P
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: stealthwolf on November 19, 2009, 09:51:46 pm
...And you only ordered your car in black to match your key fob. :evilgrin:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 19, 2009, 10:39:03 pm
Not a bad idea... if only we could get the finish and durability issues sorted...  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: k6kny on November 20, 2009, 01:26:51 am
Nice idea, looks good IMO  :happy2:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 20, 2009, 09:00:30 am
as the key fob is made of plastic, could it not be recoated? i dont know how, but just a thought
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: MickMc on November 20, 2009, 01:04:12 pm
If its prepped properly and sprayed with a 2k system i cant see why it shouldn't last
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 20, 2009, 03:39:57 pm
get it wrapped :smiley:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 29, 2009, 03:42:14 pm
[ebay]160378179963[/ebay] very interesting  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: cuprak1 on November 29, 2009, 03:43:35 pm
[ebay]160378179963[/ebay] very interesting  :popcornsoda:

good find, translator ?
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 29, 2009, 03:49:42 pm
it does appear as though if any colour combination could be had then a solid colour could be gotten  :smiley:

i would guess its then just a case of swapping internals..
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 29, 2009, 03:52:19 pm
translated with babelfish...although this talks about key beards  :grin:

With this exclusive article it concerns a radio folding key housing PQ35 in the BLACK look/piano lacquer optics painted.
Suitably for many VOLKSWAGEN gulf of 4, 5, 6 models, Skoda of models, VOLKSWAGEN Scirocco and trade wind models.
(Consisting of upper and lower part + 1 key field with 3 keys)

- >Die key fields are available only as 3-Tasten-Version, fit however without problems on an existing 2-Tasten key!
- >Die middle key (trunk) is then without function.

 

 

They can select from an assortment of 11 key fields freely:

Key fields paints:

- White
- Aluminum
- Blue
- Red
- Black

Key fields 2K*:

 (Key color/writing color)
- Grey/red
- Grey/black
- Black/red
- Black/white
- Red/white
- Red/black


*2K means 2 components.
- > that is, the keys and the inscription squirted from two different Kunststoffarben (“poured”).
- > the key field ex factory is only from a component with gelaserter inscription.
- > that means that your original key probably already loses its writing color after short time.



A 2K - Key field has from there an almost unlimited lifetime!

 

 

According to standard we send them the two Gehäuseteile, also completely installed key field, WITHOUT Panic key at the side.
i.d.R. only American models have the Panic key!

The Panic key is not yet available for this execution.

 

 

This concerns original of parts/original original equipment manufacturer quality! (No imported good!)

 

Please absolutely indicate the key field combination in the sales procedure, since we send otherwise a coincidental key field.

 

 

They buy the Gehäuseteile mentioned without electronic components and without key beard.

Key spare parts, accessories and batteries find you in my
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 29, 2009, 03:58:25 pm
[ebay]160378180991[/ebay]

he's got loads of variations on ebay.de
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: rdfcpete on November 29, 2009, 06:12:58 pm
Well smart idea!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 29, 2009, 07:07:16 pm
I've emailed them so I await the responce  :smiley:

not having to do one of my own key housing appeals
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: 94Luke on November 29, 2009, 08:09:34 pm
I think that's a great idea
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 29, 2009, 10:33:59 pm
Is anyone ordering one? Group buy may be?
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 30, 2009, 05:14:57 pm
I've emailed them so I await the responce  :smiley:

not having to do one of my own key housing appeals

Hello,
 
sorry, but we only have the parts you see on the picture and we ship in the whole EU region.
 
 
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: cuprak1 on November 30, 2009, 05:16:30 pm
ahh nice a helpful then  :congrats:
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: VC on November 30, 2009, 06:12:31 pm
indeed. i think all they are doing is using vw parts and spraying them anyway, no different than doing it ourselves without the postage costs and profit on top
Title: Re: Painted Key Fob
Post by: cmdrfire on November 30, 2009, 06:51:55 pm
Your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.



I would so do that on my key. It now lives only in a pocket with my wooly hat.