Smallest detail ever - on a Passat Key.

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2007, 20:51

Firstly, apologies for the quality of pics.

Well, ordered me a couple of replacement batteries and badges, and thought I'd make my very well used keys like new!

Looking sorry for themselves:

Used nail varnish remover to get rid of the old glue, and a solution of soapy water and cotton buds to clean out all the edges, the key blade, the symbols on the buttons etc. Gave the metal bits some Autosol treatment, and the black bits a tiny bit of AG Bumper Care, virtually all taken off with a microfibre.

Quite pleased with the keys, look brand new now!

smokeysmoo · 10-08-2007, 20:56

That's the sort of attention to detail that makes me proud to be British. Good work fella!

Johnwg · 10-08-2007, 21:00

You don't do things by halfs do you Tom

Bigw2069 · 10-08-2007, 21:02

Brilliant

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2007, 21:05

What can I say, I was bored!

Dad walked into my room - "why are you taking photos of your keys?"

Nearly as embarassing as being caught wanking, lol.

Bigw2069 · 10-08-2007, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Nearly as embarassing as being caught wanking, lol.

You talk from experience??

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2007, 21:11

lol.

What happened to the swear filter?

**** **** **** *******

Seems to be working!

bengie · 10-08-2007, 21:12

sorry tom but thats quite sad

Johnwg · 10-08-2007, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Nearly as embarassing as being caught wanking, lol.

Well your obviously not blind if your giving your car that much attention to detail so it can't happen that often

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2007, 21:21

Yes, its sad Ben. However, it did only take a whopping 5 mins with some cotton buds tbh. Taking pics and posting on a forum though, going to the effort of cropping, resizing and hosting etc, THATS sad.

What can I say, its Friday night and I'm home alone.

Wardy · 10-08-2007, 21:25

at this thread!!!

I would say

but no, you've gone and provided pics as well

You're really supposed to keep activities like this to yourself Tom!

Good effort though

Steve

apd007 · 10-08-2007, 21:28

Jeez, and I thought I needed to get a life!

devonutopia · 10-08-2007, 21:40

Now all you need is the old tippex pen approach to refreshing the white outline bits on the buttons.

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2007, 21:41

I have thought about that. Not going to use tippex, but if I can find a flexible paint for plastic...

mattbeef · 10-08-2007, 21:47

Yea i mean how sad can you get!!

anyone have the part number so i can get some new badges for my remotes

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2007, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

Yea i mean how sad can you get!!

anyone have the part number so i can get some new badges for my remotes

Not listed as a separate part on ETKA for Skodas unfortunately

Wardy · 10-08-2007, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Now all you need is the old tippex pen approach to refreshing the white outline bits on the buttons.

I'd be inclined to try a little pot of Virosol, and the Meguiars detailing brush on those!!

mattbeef · 10-08-2007, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Not listed as a separate part on ETKA for Skodas unfortunately

Well thats rubbish!!

smstext · 10-08-2007, 22:20

how much did it cost for the bits (&part no's), i might do this one if i ever get bored.

stevenh · 11-08-2007, 01:02

I thought debadging was all the rage nowadays?

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,786 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Smallest detail ever - on a Passat Key. Firstly, apologies for the quality of pics. Well, ordered me a couple of replacement batteries and badges, and thought I'd make my very well used keys like new! Looking sorry for themselves: Used nail varnish remover to get rid of the old glue, and a solution of soapy water and cotton buds to clean out all the edges, the key blade, the symbols on the buttons etc. Gave the metal bits some Autosol treatment, and the black bits a tiny bit of AG Bumper Care, virtually all taken off with a microfibre. Quite pleased with the keys, look brand new now! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal Last edited by Tom_vRS; 10-08-2007 at 20:57.

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,786 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Smallest detail ever - on a Passat Key. Yes, its sad Ben. However, it did only take a whopping 5 mins with some cotton buds tbh. Taking pics and posting on a forum though, going to the effort of cropping, resizing and hosting etc, THATS sad. What can I say, its Friday night and I'm home alone. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

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