Key FOB paint chips

[PrimeTime]

Found out how much they cost!

It probable should but it doesn't, maybe because it's just the FOB.

That chip on the front end takes up head space!

 

[PrimeTime]

Mine has chipped a little but it does not bother me....
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Someone say boat anchor? That's just cold! No Keys?

 

[bob53]

Thanks - There is no way the painted FOB is going to survive my keychain unchipped and unscratched after a few weeks.

 

[Neveready]

They have other colors as I recall but the best key fob cover I've found is this two-piece high quality unit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092JJ23FW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

(My daily use fob's painted cover is also chipped, and I haven't bothered trying to find some touch-up paint so I just installed this cover and try to not think about it...)

My key is a different shape than that one in the link you sent. The BW key is like the top one with the green checkmark.

This one seems pretty good but the Cadillac emblem on the back of the FOB would probably not work with our "V" badge. https://a.co/d/hwFKsPP

Or there's this abomination Amazon.com: JanneChou Zinc Alloy Key Fob Case Cover Holder Shell Fit for Cadillac Escalade CT4 CT5 2020-2022 5-Buttons 6-Buttons With key Chain(Gray) : Automotive

 

[rubberduck]

What, no ceramic coating on the FOB?

 

[PrimeTime]

My key is a different shape than that one in the link you sent. The BW key is like the top one with the green checkmark.



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This one seems pretty good but the Cadillac emblem on the back of the FOB would probably not work with our "V" badge. https://a.co/d/hwFKsPP

Or there's this abomination Amazon.com: JanneChou Zinc Alloy Key Fob Case Cover Holder Shell Fit for Cadillac Escalade CT4 CT5 2020-2022 5-Buttons 6-Buttons With key Chain(Gray) : Automotive

The Carbon Fiber? one looks cool if it will work on the FOB?

 

[565565]

What, no ceramic coating on the FOB?

Only after paint correction first.

 

[Neveready]

The Carbon Fiber? one looks cool if it will work on the FOB?

It seems like all the fob covers are made with a cutout for the Cadillac emblem. It appears to be a tight fit which wraps around the emblem. Only way to get this to work is to buy a cheap aftermarket shell with the caddy emblem and replace the back of it.

@PrimeTime You bought that at the dealership? That seems like the best option or PPF over the painted surface.

Here is a pic.. Found out how much they cost!

All this may sound ridiculous but if I'm spending the money to PPF the car why not have the $300 key done too?

Or is the equivalent of putting plastic on the couch?

 

[PrimeTime]

It seems like all the fob covers are made with a cutout for the Cadillac emblem. It appears to be a tight fit which wraps around the emblem. Only way to get this to work is to buy a cheap aftermarket shell with the caddy emblem and replace the back of it.

@PrimeTime You bought that at the dealership? That seems like the best option or PPF over the painted surface.

All this may sound ridiculous but if I'm spending the money to PPF the car why not have the $300 key done too?

Or is the equivalent of putting plastic on the couch?

The Ol man put plastic covers on the couch when I was a kid! My ass would have to be peeled off the seat each time I sat on em, but I don't plan on doing the same with the FOB. Extra PPF, why not? It worked.

 

[RDATLTE]

Are people using PPF to protect this?

Mine did the one that was left with them without me even asking.

 

[PrimeTime]

It seems like all the fob covers are made with a cutout for the Cadillac emblem. It appears to be a tight fit which wraps around the emblem. Only way to get this to work is to buy a cheap aftermarket shell with the caddy emblem and replace the back of it.

@PrimeTime You bought that at the dealership? That seems like the best option or PPF over the painted surface.

All this may sound ridiculous but if I'm spending the money to PPF the car why not have the $300 key done too?

Or is the equivalent of putting plastic on the couch?

yep they have those "FOB Skins" hanging on a rack at my local dealership for all kinds, C8, Escalades, Vee's etc..Skins I think is the name? That's before I PPF the car and added the PPF as well to the FOB, so the FOB is fully covered? Simple shit, but I have a tendency of dropping it once and awhile. Its on the receipt as FOB cover but no #?

Call John in parts at 954-835-6910. For anything Vee BW..maybe he can help.

 

[rubberduck]

Fortunately I have my PPF and ceramic starting tomorrow and will bring both FOBs for the works. Fine look pretty good so I don't think any color correction will be needed, just some minor polishing.

 

[ajamils]

Sheeesh, don't complain. Cadillac will hear and put this on constaint as well. You'll be left with pedestrian key with no color.

 

[PrimeTime]

Fortunately I have my PPF and ceramic starting tomorrow and will bring both FOBs for the works. Fine look pretty good so I don't think any color correction will be needed, just some minor polishing.

nice, nothing like a full spa day!

 

[PrimeTime]

Wifey has one lined up some day soon? She is paying, I'm in!

 

[dribs15]

It probable should but it doesn't, maybe because it's just the FOB.

I thought you said SOB for a second there...

 

[white98ls]

Fortunately I have my PPF and ceramic starting tomorrow and will bring both FOBs for the works. Fine look pretty good so I don't think any color correction will be needed, just some minor polishing.

Prob would just need some clay bar. Mind the creases.

 

[bob53]

Suprised no vendor has yet offered to paint these to match the body colors - that would look terrific.

 

[Jameson's Viggen]

Suprised no vendor has yet offered to paint these to match the body colors - that would look terrific.

I vinyl wrapped mine to match my body color. Came out great. No chipping. $2.

 

[bob53]

I vinyl wrapped mine to match my body color. Came out great. No chipping. $2.

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Nice touch. How did you deal with the logo? Hobby knife? Is it lifting at the logo?