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Key Hole Delete Mod

Old Jul 4, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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You can get Magnets to cover up your keyholes on the doors and trunk. Since they are fairly spendy, I came up with this mod.

I went to AutoZone and got a package of 3 AMC, GM, Chrysler Panel Retainers (Dorman # 963-056)

I only needed two of them

I trimmed them on two sides to the width of a key with a utility knife....


I left the "barbs" on the other two sides...
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Once trimmed, they slide right in the keyhole on the doors...
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And trunk lid...
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These can be painted to match your car, I will be doing that to make them less noticable. They can be easily removed if your fob ever stops working and you need your keys
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Ohh, I like. I may have to stop off at the zone and pick up a pack. And I just happen to have paint to match my car.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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How would you remove them?
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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Very creative. For the trunk you can also throw a G6 Pontiac badge on the center tail. Covers it up perfect
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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Good thinking...
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Nice mod and cheap also!!! Me likey!
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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pretty nice, when I saw the title of the thread, I was thinking body pannel modification...then again, I also have a 92...lol
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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nice idea!
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CPR8
How would you remove them?
You could take them out with a fingernail. They are just tight enough to not fall out on thier own.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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sweet! so do they just cover up the whole keyhole metal or do you have to take that out before?
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