Tron84

So I was looking at my car and for some reason the unpainted key slot really started to stick out to me

I had some touch-up paint laying around, so I tried it out.

I cleaned it with alcohol before painting, and put on 2 coats. I don't know if it will start to chip off eventually, BUT I do know that it won't ever see a key being inserted into it, so it won't get scratched that way.

I know it's a minor detail, but things like this stick out to me.

I wish they didn't even put one on there. Does anyone ever use it??

Before:


After:

11SHELBYGT500

Black

Tron84

Yea... the whole point of painting it the same as the car is to make it blend in, not stand out in a contrasting color

CCTking

Now it looks like theres a random indention in the door handle. Not what i would do. Your car though so do what pleases you

Ghost.223

Looks better. There is a magnetic cover that's painted to match for c5 corvettes but it should work for Mustangs too. 20 plus shipping though so self painting is not bad.

Tron84

I think it only looks like a "random indentation" If you know what you're looking for. The unpainted key slot still looks like a random indentation, only difference being it sticks out way more.

I wonder if the piece that is on the passanger side would work on the driver side? Looks like it's just mirrored and maybe could be flipped around...?

11SHELBYGT500

What would you do when you finally need the key hole?

Karnage541

True, like if your battery dies. Not something I would have done.

theACE

Why not spend the 10 bucks and get a professional key hole plug on the internet.

Painted to match, guaranteed fitment, looks 10.3 times better than straight paint.

Tron84

I've never ever ever have had to use the actual key on any cars I've owned.

I guess if it ever did happen i'd just call a locksmith.

BTW I couldn't find any plugs for our cars, just for the corvettes.

Tron84

Just so you know, it is still fully functional. Maybe it's cuz the pictures are kinda crappy but it's not just gobbed up with paint, it looks exactly like the original key slot, just red. Almost like it was red anodized aluminum

CCTking

Why would you call a locksmith if all you need to do is use your perfectly good kwy?

11SHELBYGT500

He was talking about putting a passenger side handle on the driver side, if it worked.

CCTking

Ohhh ok, thanks for clearin that up

Andrew1

You must create a whole in the key spots very carefully,.
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GreenCars

Def not something I would do. Reminds me of when people paint house doors but are to lazy to mask the door pieces off or the wall plates etc.. just being honest that I don't feel it. But hey not everyone is going to like what is done to your own ride. I also don't like Louvers to be the same as the body color. But again that's me. But the main thing is if you like it mission accomplished.

houtex

It looks much more pronounced body color. Fill it in properly and make it look right then it's cool. As it is... looks like a weird dent.

I'd be taking the paint back off, myself. But it's your car, forget whatever we say. You like it, keep it.

Agent MOO

Wouldn't the passenger side of a right hand drive Mustang be solid? Cost to get it from overseas might be expensive but worth looking into as an option.