Key paint restoration

Hello,

My 612 key paint is getting worn out. Is it possible to get new covers from Ferrari? Paint?

I really hate the looks of it (compere with the spare key). Am i being picky?

Thanks.
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If my primary key gets worn I would just swap with the spare key. By the time the second key is shot the car is likely not so revered and thus not a big deal. - best

 

How much is a new key fob?

 

Not cheap - FCI (NC) charged me $700 for a new 612 key.

And it was in the standard aluminum finish (not the same as the exterior paint on my car).

 

Egad. I promise not to lose mine. Perhaps airbrush some corsa red then clear coat for toughness?

 

If that's rosso corsa perhaps you could get touch up paint from the dealer. And then use the clear coat as N.O. said. Don't forget to clay bar it first.

Actually I'm glad I read this. I'm not going to mix my key with all that loose change in my pocket any more.

 

You are not being too picky and don't feel too bad. I looked into replacing my nicked up one for my 599 and it is $1100.00. My pristine spare is in a leather box and I just take it out and look at it sometimes!

 

OMG I thought it was only me ! But the other day I took it out and used it for 2 whole days.

 

I have exactly the same problem with my key fob, and you are definitely not the only one . Ferrari is not selling covers on its own, only way is to purchase a new key at 700 USD. I was trying to find on the internet how to have it fixed, and I found this :

https://www.kumari.net/index.php/cars/ferrari-599gtb-fiorano/tips-and-tricks/71-repainting-ferrari-599-key

But i am not to brave enough (and skilled) to do it until someone tries first...

 

My key looked like yours. Used some touch up paint with a brush and while it is far from perfect it looks much better. After paint dried- some deeper divots required more coats- used some polish and wax.

 

This is a very relevant post. My (only) key is all hacked up. I had a friend repaint it with standard paint and it lasted about a month before it looked like crap again. I have now purchased epoxy appliance paint (in silver) and will re-do the key and expect that the epoxy paint will last.

Be careful when opening your key as the little glass module that interacts with the security system is very fragile and can fall out and break. If it does, you will need to replace the key for $700 plus an hour labor to program it.

 

My detailer has repainted the key - looks like new for several months already. He used a genuine ferrari rosso corsa paint.

 

bought 2 of these. Cheap alternative to ney key and it looks pretty cool and unique ...

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/173089074/handmade-ferrari-ieather-remote-key-case?ref=shop_home_active_14

 

You could either tape it up, sand it, and repaint it yourself or contact a body shop to see if they'd be able to do it. I can't imagine they'd charge very much to repaint it.

 

Could you please post some photos, thanks

 

My body shop would throw me out and tell me never to come back!

 

On the other hand, this key post has saved me a fortune in therapy, so thank you all sincerely for contributing!!

 

No problem - once I take it from a body shop after a hood respray I ll make a photo (the key is there with em).

 

I have two keys that look exactly the same...

 

Easy fix but prep is 99% of a good paint job.

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$30 for a can of matching paint and clear coat. Ditch the metal keychain to keep it from getting chipped in the future?