Key FOB paint chips

[Neveready]

When I picked up my blackwing, the red paint was chipped on my key Fob and it's triggering my OCD. As far as I'm aware, they don't sell replacement colored key shells. The dealership said they would replace the key fob but that's going to require programming. It seems like a lot of trouble and waste of money for some chipped paint.

Has anyone experienced this please chime in on if you matched the paint or if you found a key fob cover to protect it.

I had some old PPF lying around and was able to cover the painted portions for now but the chip is there staring at me every time I pick up the key.

 

[Tall Steve]

Mine has chipped a little but it does not bother me....

 

[rdollie]

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...)

 

[Powerhungry]

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...)

Thanks for sharing this link to Amazon!

 

[dribs15]

Mine has chipped a little but it does not bother me....
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That looks like it has more miles on it than your 5!

 

[shbox]

Mine has chipped a little but it does not bother me....
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Probably chipped from that boat anchor you have attached to it.

 

[565565]

Mine has chipped a little but it does not bother me....
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I'm shocked you didn't have your PPF guy peel off all the PPF on that key fob and replace the whole panel.


BTW what happened with the stone chip anyway?

 

[malakas]

Seems like a perfect opportunity for a dealer to step up and offer ceramic coating of the key fobs as a mandatory $10,000 value added service

 

[Tall Steve]

I'm shocked you didn't have your PPF guy peel off all the PPF on that key fob and replace the whole panel.


BTW what happened with the stone chip anyway?

I have not taken it to my guy yet.....

 

[Tall Steve]

That looks like it has more miles on it than your 5!

Because it does.....That's the 4 key

 

[Tall Steve]

Probably chipped from that boat anchor you have attached to it.

Well, I have to have different key rings to distinguish both my Blackwing keys.....You know, first world problems!

 

[Neveready]

I'm surprised, that seems like something that would bother you.

Mine has chipped a little but it does not bother me....

 

[Tall Steve]

I'm surprised, that seems like something that would bother you.

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

 

[rubberduck]

Sure, but it’s part of the car! When I take my car to the detailer tomorrow I’m gonna have mine PPFed and ceramic coated.

 

[Tall Steve]

Sure, but it’s part of the car! When I take my car to the detailer tomorrow I’m gonna have mine PPFed and ceramic coated.

 

[M2Cto4BW]

Seems like a perfect opportunity for a dealer to step up and offer ceramic coating of the key fobs as a mandatory $10,000 value added service

Cadillac cops on to another missed monetization chance and new for 2023...
Blackwing Swingers Edition: be the first key out of the bowl.

They'll sell out at every gated retirement community in the South.

 

[bob53]

Are the colored fobs only included if you ordered the CC brakes or on all BWs?

 

[565565]

Are the colored fobs only included if you ordered the CC brakes or on all BWs?

All bws. Matches whatever the calipers are. I do think the red on the caliper looks like a different shade than the red on the key though. Maybe it's just the material difference.

 

[bob53]

Are people using PPF to protect this?

 

[PrimeTime]

Shit YES, I asked my PPF guy to cover my FOB"s with some left over PPF and he did! I also bought this "FOB Skin" from the dealer for some $15 after I dropped the FOB a couple of times...