Car keyring mod
01-22-2010, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i sport
Came in a nice little BMW box too...I normally hate key rings, but I like this. It's pretty cool and small. I think I got a really good deal too...6 bucks shipped off of ebay. I normally end up getting screwed on ebay or just lose. Anyone know how to paint it matte black? 
01-22-2010, 12:12 PM
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Regular paint won't "stick" to the chromed metal or will be chipped / worn off quickly. I suppose someone could do a powder coat - that might be more durable. I had one like it for my Z3 but the Z was pointy and kept poking holes in my pants pockets 
01-22-2010, 01:00 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
I have this key ring too, but my dealer gave it to me with a bmw flash light and leather key cover when I pruchased my car.
01-22-2010, 01:17 PM
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I think 90% of the members on the board have this
I had the same one too, along with everyone at the SoFla BMW meet.
I had the same one too, along with everyone at the SoFla BMW meet.
01-22-2010, 01:52 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
I have one too! 
01-22-2010, 02:45 PM
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If you're dead set on making yours matte black, call up a local chrome plater and see how much he'd charge for this small item. Even suggest to him that you're not in a hurry and the next time he does black or gunmetal grey or whatever chrome color, see if he can toss in your keyring.
01-22-2010, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by C5driver' post='1095973' date='Jan 22 2010, 06:45 PM
If you're dead set on making yours matte black, call up a local chrome plater and see how much he'd charge for this small item. Even suggest to him that you're not in a hurry and the next time he does black or gunmetal grey or whatever chrome color, see if he can toss in your keyring.
