Final Edition Keyhole Covers by KEYTECHNIQUES tC,xA and xB
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Final Edition Keyhole Covers by KEYTECHNIQUES tC,xA and xB
Keyhole covers by KeyTechniques
Please visit us @ http://keytechniques.net/Scion-Main-page.html
We have wiper plugs and bumper plugs as well
Fit and Finish
Don't be fooled by the claims of the other covers. Keytechniques keyhole covers are not plugs and the paint match is exact because we use the newer Chroma based paint and German clear coat which is UV resistant. Other paints don't match up and if you observe closely at the others you will see dispersion of the flakes and distortions in the finish and that's why we perfected the process working together with our paint supplier who is an expert in the field of paint finish. The purpose of the keyhole cover is to hide the keyhole and if the paint shade or flake is off slightly it will stand out so choose wisely and be satisfied. Bottom line is you get what you pay for from the quality of service to the packaging. There are no hidden charges or extra insurance you have to purchase as its my responsibility that you are satisfied or a refund or replacement within 15 days of your purchase.
xB keyhole covers
tC, xA and xB2 keyhole covers
Each cover will be modified to fit and will be individually tested before they are painted to OEM colors and shipped out.
Ordering
Attention as of September 8th 2010 we have made ordering very easy.
Please visit our website.
http://keytechniques.net/Scion-Main-page.html
Instructions on using your Keyhole covers
Warning
* Your keyhole covers are not colored plastic they are painted so please treat them with care and don't manhandle them
Mounting:
The covers consist of two parts.
1. Cover
2. Stem
tC type covers:
The stem on the tC cover comes with a thin coat of contact cement to roughen up the stem and add tension to it. Observe the diagram closely to figure out the orientation of the eccentric stem to the door lock and insert the cover by stabbing it downwards and pushing the stem into the keyhole, then move it around until it is flush as can be. You will notice that the cover goes only one way due to the eccentric stem. If it does not go in on the first try changing the angle until it goes in but don't be rough with it. Remember that you will not get it to be absolutely flush due to the irregular thickness around the hole but you will find that it comes within acceptable range.
xB covers:
Not much work here but you can insert the cover as is first to check that it goes all the way in. If it doesn’t sit flush then turn it 180 degrees and reinsert the cover the right way It will sit relatively flush and look good but if you are very picky and look down from the very top with your face pressed against the door you may find an ever so small micro gap on one if the adjoining edges and I would not worry about it as it should not be visible as no one can see it.
Additional step for both covers:
Both covers should fit relatively snug but it is best to remove the cover after you have them seated well and add a small bead of contact cement on the stem, Wait 10 minutes then insert them into place. The contact cement only touches the hinged door in one small area on the out side of the lock and the rest is floating on the inside and touches nothing. This will insure that no one can easily remove the cover or any chance of it falling out. I recommend this step to ensure your satisfaction. Contact Cement is a low tension adhesive which is water resistant available at any automotive or hardware store for under $2.00. Please only use this adhesive and not a stronger one.
Removal:
You will need to first push the cover down and insert your driver’s license or credit car through the gap and fish it out. the adhesive point on the lock hinge stretches and the cover is free to come out.
Reinsertion:
Take a Q-tip doused in Alcohol and clean the adhesion point on the out side of the lock hinge which dissolves easily and replete the procedure.
The adhesion method is non destructive and can be cleaned up easy with any solvent.
*Your covers use some of the best materials for manufacture including a UV resistant clear coat which is special ordered from Germany.
Treat your covers well and it will give you many years of good service
Personal note: I am a car enthusiast just like you and trusted on many forums for my efforts and services. Please PM me if you have any complaints or problems and I will try to respond ASAP to help solve your problem.
Please visit us @ http://keytechniques.net/Scion-Main-page.html
We have wiper plugs and bumper plugs as well
Fit and Finish
Don't be fooled by the claims of the other covers. Keytechniques keyhole covers are not plugs and the paint match is exact because we use the newer Chroma based paint and German clear coat which is UV resistant. Other paints don't match up and if you observe closely at the others you will see dispersion of the flakes and distortions in the finish and that's why we perfected the process working together with our paint supplier who is an expert in the field of paint finish. The purpose of the keyhole cover is to hide the keyhole and if the paint shade or flake is off slightly it will stand out so choose wisely and be satisfied. Bottom line is you get what you pay for from the quality of service to the packaging. There are no hidden charges or extra insurance you have to purchase as its my responsibility that you are satisfied or a refund or replacement within 15 days of your purchase.
xB keyhole covers
tC, xA and xB2 keyhole covers
Each cover will be modified to fit and will be individually tested before they are painted to OEM colors and shipped out.
Ordering
Attention as of September 8th 2010 we have made ordering very easy.
Please visit our website.
http://keytechniques.net/Scion-Main-page.html
Instructions on using your Keyhole covers
Warning
* Your keyhole covers are not colored plastic they are painted so please treat them with care and don't manhandle them
Mounting:
The covers consist of two parts.
1. Cover
2. Stem
tC type covers:
The stem on the tC cover comes with a thin coat of contact cement to roughen up the stem and add tension to it. Observe the diagram closely to figure out the orientation of the eccentric stem to the door lock and insert the cover by stabbing it downwards and pushing the stem into the keyhole, then move it around until it is flush as can be. You will notice that the cover goes only one way due to the eccentric stem. If it does not go in on the first try changing the angle until it goes in but don't be rough with it. Remember that you will not get it to be absolutely flush due to the irregular thickness around the hole but you will find that it comes within acceptable range.
xB covers:
Not much work here but you can insert the cover as is first to check that it goes all the way in. If it doesn’t sit flush then turn it 180 degrees and reinsert the cover the right way It will sit relatively flush and look good but if you are very picky and look down from the very top with your face pressed against the door you may find an ever so small micro gap on one if the adjoining edges and I would not worry about it as it should not be visible as no one can see it.
Additional step for both covers:
Both covers should fit relatively snug but it is best to remove the cover after you have them seated well and add a small bead of contact cement on the stem, Wait 10 minutes then insert them into place. The contact cement only touches the hinged door in one small area on the out side of the lock and the rest is floating on the inside and touches nothing. This will insure that no one can easily remove the cover or any chance of it falling out. I recommend this step to ensure your satisfaction. Contact Cement is a low tension adhesive which is water resistant available at any automotive or hardware store for under $2.00. Please only use this adhesive and not a stronger one.
Removal:
You will need to first push the cover down and insert your driver’s license or credit car through the gap and fish it out. the adhesive point on the lock hinge stretches and the cover is free to come out.
Reinsertion:
Take a Q-tip doused in Alcohol and clean the adhesion point on the out side of the lock hinge which dissolves easily and replete the procedure.
The adhesion method is non destructive and can be cleaned up easy with any solvent.
*Your covers use some of the best materials for manufacture including a UV resistant clear coat which is special ordered from Germany.
Treat your covers well and it will give you many years of good service
Personal note: I am a car enthusiast just like you and trusted on many forums for my efforts and services. Please PM me if you have any complaints or problems and I will try to respond ASAP to help solve your problem.
Last edited by KEYTECHNIQUES; 09-09-2010 at 02:08 AM.
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Scion Colors
tC:
SW - 040
FM - 1E0
SSM - 1E7
CSM - 1F7
BSP - 209
AP - 8Q6
BCP - 3P2
IIP - 8P4
NBM - 8S6
new color: sizzlin crimson mica 3R0
RS tCs
rs1.0 - 3P0
rs2.0 - 8Q1
xB (colors not already mentioned by tC)
BOP - 8P8
camo - 6M7
PW - 068
TCM - 1D2
SRP (salsa red) - 3Q3
shadow mica - 1F4
Gold rush Mica 580
RS xBs
rs1.0 - 4R8
rs2.0 - 576
rs3.0 - 6U1
rs4.0 - 3R2
tC:
SW - 040
FM - 1E0
SSM - 1E7
CSM - 1F7
BSP - 209
AP - 8Q6
BCP - 3P2
IIP - 8P4
NBM - 8S6
new color: sizzlin crimson mica 3R0
RS tCs
rs1.0 - 3P0
rs2.0 - 8Q1
xB (colors not already mentioned by tC)
BOP - 8P8
camo - 6M7
PW - 068
TCM - 1D2
SRP (salsa red) - 3Q3
shadow mica - 1F4
Gold rush Mica 580
RS xBs
rs1.0 - 4R8
rs2.0 - 576
rs3.0 - 6U1
rs4.0 - 3R2
Pontiac vibe and Toyota matrix colors.
Vibe colors
2003 Vibe Paint colors
19U/WA546G Abyss
81U/WA917K Lava
62U/WA916K Neptune
15U/WA914K Shadow
13U/WA891K Satellite
40U/WA9737 Frosty
44U/WA721H Salsa
46U/WA915K Envy
2004 Vibe Paint colors
56/WA913L Fusion
2005 Vibe Paint colors
14U/WA303M Platinum
90U/WA238M Moonstone
2006 Vibe Paint colors
46U/WA928L Stealth
2007 Vibe Paint colors
22U/WA482P "Tacoma" (Wave) Blue
Matrix Colors
Black Sand Pearl - 209 ('03-'06)
Indigo Ink Pearl - 8P4 ('03-'06)
Phantom Grey Pearl - 1E3 ('04-'06)
Shadow Mica - 1F4 ('05-'06)
Silver Streak Mica - 1E7 ('05-'06)
Solar Yellow - 576 ('04)
Super White - 040 ('03-'06)
Lunar mist - 1C8
Radiant Red - 3R1
Moonshadow - 1E6
Vibe colors
2003 Vibe Paint colors
19U/WA546G Abyss
81U/WA917K Lava
62U/WA916K Neptune
15U/WA914K Shadow
13U/WA891K Satellite
40U/WA9737 Frosty
44U/WA721H Salsa
46U/WA915K Envy
2004 Vibe Paint colors
56/WA913L Fusion
2005 Vibe Paint colors
14U/WA303M Platinum
90U/WA238M Moonstone
2006 Vibe Paint colors
46U/WA928L Stealth
2007 Vibe Paint colors
22U/WA482P "Tacoma" (Wave) Blue
Matrix Colors
Black Sand Pearl - 209 ('03-'06)
Indigo Ink Pearl - 8P4 ('03-'06)
Phantom Grey Pearl - 1E3 ('04-'06)
Shadow Mica - 1F4 ('05-'06)
Silver Streak Mica - 1E7 ('05-'06)
Solar Yellow - 576 ('04)
Super White - 040 ('03-'06)
Lunar mist - 1C8
Radiant Red - 3R1
Moonshadow - 1E6
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...zBlueMica1.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...zBlueMica2.jpg
Salsa red Pearl
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...aRedPearl1.jpg
Indigo Inc Pearl
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...trixindigo.jpg
Silver Streak Mica 1E7
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...StreakMica.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...treakMica2.jpg
Polar White (06
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/dev_r6/068.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ev_r6/0682.jpg
RS 2.0 (576)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/dev_r6/576.jpg
Black Sand Pearl (209)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ev_r6/BSP2.jpg
RS 3.0 (6U1)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...v_r6/rs32b.jpg
rs4.0 (3R2)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...to0025_002.jpg
shadow mica (1F4)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ShadowMica.jpg
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Originally Posted by rvpps2rocks
ummmi have a question idk if u wanna pm about it..i want 2 tc covers but can you paint it nissan LeMans Sunset..Paint code under Nissan is A17
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Originally Posted by rvpps2rocks
would that be a litte cheaper since its not painted?.ill ask the bodyshop that painted my car to paint it. idk how much theyll charge
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Originally Posted by rvpps2rocks
eh either way...im still gunna re-prep them..but thats just a personal thing. not that i dont trust you its me.
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Originally Posted by rvpps2rocks
how much unpreped then..il probably just take it preped cuz its only 15 bucks but just curious