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Painted my Key, LOOKS EXTREMELY hideous! HELP!

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Default Painted my Key, LOOKS EXTREMELY hideous! HELP!

I decided to paint my key with duplicolor spray paint, it turn out to look extremely hideous! The worst thing is I even sprayed clear coat... Is there something I can buy to remove the paint and clear coat, but would not damage my key? Thanks guy..
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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Gonna have fading if you use some kind of acetone product which would be used

I suppose you could sand it off then use a really high grit and re-clear and high grit sand again.
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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use your spare...
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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pics maybe? get a better idea of this "hideous"
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ADRdesignCo
pics maybe? get a better idea of this "hideous"
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ADRdesignCo
pics maybe? get a better idea of this "hideous"
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Tomas
omg. thats fricken awesome tomas! haahaha
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tomas
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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lol this guy is a teaser..
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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I believe the plastic cover components are available for the dealer to order...

If not, they can at least order the key blank without the electronics module so a new key can be cut, and your "old" electronics module installed in it.

Old Jul 23, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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why paint your key?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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can u sand it down?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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try it byself then tell us when is going to happen ~ha just kidding
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
why paint your key?
Srsly.

Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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didnt somebody on this forum have two sets of painted keys? black and white to match his and his gf's car?

Originally Posted by Tomas
this should be in the emoticons box...
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