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Old 07-08-2017, 12:42 PM
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So... how are you guys keeping your keys from getting all beaten up and chipped? Mine is only 3 months old and it looks like I took a hammer to it... and I'm careful to put it on top of keys and keep keys away from it in general.
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My $10 eBay ones are holding up pretty well. But if they didn't I would just get new ones.
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full body xpel ultimate wrap.


JK. Ordered car with the keyless system and also have the leather key pouch so that the key will always be protected all of the times.
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Entry to drive and a leather/alcantara pouch?
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Ebay ones hold up better then oem ones for some reason.
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My ebay version is not painted, maybe that's why it's more durable.
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those chips are to match the ones on your front end spoiler
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Originally Posted by JW1
full body xpel ultimate wrap.


JK. Ordered car with the keyless system and also have the leather key pouch so that the key will always be protected all of the times.
I wrapped mine.

To match this
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Love the wrap -- why are the bumpers/lights off?
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Originally Posted by dhirm5
Love the wrap -- why are the bumpers/lights off?
I'm a beginner and it's easier to wrap around the edges if you take everything off. I will post more pictures when I'm done. It's a father son project we have going on so we are taking our time.
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good lord
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Looks very nice! So you are going from black to a voodoo/mexican blue?



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I'm a beginner and it's easier to wrap around the edges if you take everything off. I will post more pictures when I'm done. It's a father son project we have going on so we are taking our time.
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Originally Posted by JW1
Looks very nice! So you are going from black to a voodoo/mexican blue?
its supposed to be close to riviera blue.
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Originally Posted by -Ryan-
My $10 eBay ones are holding up pretty well. But if they didn't I would just get new ones.
Same here. There are some things worth dropping the $'s on but personally painted key blades isn't one.
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Originally Posted by 9914s
I wrapped mine.

To match this
Love the car with the black roof and wheels. Are you leaving the aero cup kit black as well?


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