Anyone ever painted their key?

[EJT86]

Was wondering if anyone had done this (Porsche style) it doesn't look like the halves come apart

[Amirsm3]

This brings me back haha. I asked this very question over two years ago. Consensus was to just get the keys wrapped in vinyl - unless you don't keep your keys in your pocket and / or don't use a keychain.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

This brings me back haha. I asked this very question over two years ago. Consensus was to just get the keys wrapped in vinyl - unless you don't keep your keys in your pocket and / or don't use a keychain.

I see. I had a feeling any paint solution wouldn't be very durable. Wonder how people keep their Porsche keys in good shape.

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by EJT86

I see. I had a feeling any paint solution wouldn't be very durable. Wonder how people keep their Porsche keys in good shape.

My dad's Panamera turbo key wasn't necessarily painted. It had replacement pieces that snapped on or something. I'm assuming it's colored plastic more than it is paint.

Worst comes to worse, you're out maybe 50 bucks for paint. I say ask a shop and give it a try.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

My dad's Panamera turbo key wasn't necessarily painted. It had replacement pieces that snapped on or something. I'm assuming it's colored plastic more than it is paint.

Worst comes to worse, you're out maybe 50 bucks for paint. I say ask a shop and give it a try.

Yea I know they just snap in painted sides. I figured our keys would pry apart and make it simple but they must be fused after the circuit board is installed. I had just had an idea and wondered if it's a DIY it's not something I need to do more out of boredom

[Amirsm3]

If the keys weren't so expensive I'd say dive in with a DIY lol

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

If the keys weren't so expensive I'd say dive in with a DIY lol

True. Guess I'll stick with the scuffed blackish ones I got

[Aha]

Why dont you just buy these and paint them out?
If the result is good, you can just move your chips to the painted ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-...dW36TI&vxp=mtr

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Aha

Why dont you just buy these and paint them out?
If the result is good, you can just move your chips to the painted ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-...dW36TI&vxp=mtr

I was messing around with my key and the halves don't seem like they come apart, it's like they're fused together after the circuit board is installed.

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Aha

Why dont you just buy these and paint them out?
If the result is good, you can just move your chips to the painted ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-...dW36TI&vxp=mtr

Ooo that's a good way to practice painting them.

[NYBulldog]

My Panamera Turbo key is painted plastic, its an option. Pretty durable but just like anything else, it will get beat up. I did however prefer the chrome metallic which is much less susceptible to damage.

Stick with just vinyl for the BMW, too much of it goes into the slot. You can find colored vinyl or carbon style which is a bit more durable. To paint, you would have to sand down the black plastic texture too much to get a good finish and get enough clearance for the thickness of paint,primer, and clearcoat.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

My Panamera Turbo key is painted plastic, its an option. Pretty durable but just like anything else, it will get beat up. I did however prefer the chrome metallic which is much less susceptible to damage.

Stick with just vinyl for the BMW, too much of it goes into the slot. You can find colored vinyl or carbon style which is a bit more durable. To paint, you would have to sand down the black plastic texture too much to get a good finish and get enough clearance for the thickness of paint,primer, and clearcoat.

I never put mine into the slot. It stays in my pocket but it's on a ring with other Keys so it would get beat up which is fine it it were an easy thing to mess around with