03-12-2024, 08:31 AM | #1 |
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Key Casing/Shell Replacement
Thought I'd share a very inexpensive change that I made to my car key... in essence, I bought a replacement key casing for £3.33 for my main key. The replacement badges were £2.20 (11mm one).
My main key is now over 5 years old and started to look a little warn. I was the 2nd owner on my car and the key wasn't in the best condition when I received it. Now it's at a stage where it's been dropped many times, the badge has worn off and the matt feel has worn off leaving a shiny surface to it all. I could have started to use my spare key but I want to keep that in it's new, unused condition (the next owner will thank me one day) ha I came across the replacement casing on AliExpress. Initially I thought for £3.33 it wouldn't be any good and probably wouldn't function as it should. To my surprise, the fitment and quality is really good. I weighed both keys before and after, both came in at 69g. I was able transfer the internals of the original key into the new case. Everything fits as it should and all buttons function as they should too. The only thing I didn't use from the new casing was the button membrane. The OEM seemed be of a better quality and fit. I also just used the manual key bottom piece from the original key. £5.53 is what it all cost in total - which I'm quite pleased with!
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03-14-2024, 11:52 AM | #3 | |
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https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQeVVP3 Key Badges: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404726608...mis&media=COPY
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03-14-2024, 10:58 PM | #4 |
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Thank you, please let us know the durability of these.
I tried Ebay M replacement emblems for my refinished Style 66 wheels, and for mm factory steering Sport wheel and they faded in 6 months. I purchased the factory wheel emblems from BMW and they are still holding up after four years. Last edited by 430Scud; 03-15-2024 at 07:57 PM.. |
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