Paint your 360 key red

I also polished mine, but used 200 grit sandpaper to give a brushed aluminum look. I also swapped out my remote case for a "Ferrari red" case
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Man, that is really nice.

 

VM3, I was inspired by your idea so I had a paint shop take care of it. I did rosso corsa:
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HI,
If I send you my key do you think you can do the same. I love yours. My 360 key is full of chips.
Thanks
K

 

I dont even own a 360, but I want to see a CS stripe on that key. Anyone have it?

 

Sure! I'll PM you my address ASAP, as long as you email me yours after.

 

Looks perfect, I like it a lot. But i'm not too sure i like the idea of a string and not a chain.

 

What a great idea ! I have a couple of more keys, maybe I will try to have that done!

 

that looks good. I polished mine about a year ago, but didn't hit the horse. However, I like the gold color. Maybe I'll polish mine down further

Ray

 

You know - for the amount of money an F-Car costs, your figure Ferrari would use some nicer keys. A $20K Hyundair car has a more durable key than Ferrari.

 

Haven't you hear Ferrari's do not get driven, who needs durability?
Based on what you said, I am going to guess you may not have a Ferrari (no disrespect meant). I say this only because no local locksmiths will cut the Ferrari keys. They all complain about their blades needing to be replaced after cutting a Ferrari key. Most "other" keys are a soft alloy, Ferrari keys I have/had are/were all steel....

 

I just painted my key red. Thanks vm3 and Creedy for your expert advice and precise step by step instructions.

The key came out perfectly and has a luxurious feel and touch to it.

Now I'm thinking about making a custom leather pouch for the remote with a braided leather tail to the key. Ricambi sells a leather pouch and it may work for $45, however it would be really nice if I made one to match my black/cream stitch interior on my 360. I'll have to see if it is worth it to pull out the sewing machine.

I also ordered a Ferrari Shield Pin (like a tie tack) from Official Sports Car and Racing Merchandise - AutostradaStores [[email protected]] and might attach it to the leather pouch.

 

I also recently completed painting my key based on the instructions provided in this thread. My only concern is that the hobby paint I used is too soft. I'm going to let it dry a little longer (put last coat on last night) but the paint feels a bit soft to the touch. I'm afraid it's going to be worse than the stock silver paint. I that proves true, I'm going to try Krylon paint. Do you guys have the same problem?

 

Thanks for the idea, I painted one of mine also. Now I am waiting for the clear to dry, then I will post some pics.

Thanks!!!!

 

I sanded mine down to the bare metal then went from 150, 300, 600 then polishing cloth. It looks like a mirror.

 

Hmmmm, I may try my second key that way.... Sounds nice!

 

post dem pics up of the new keys homies

 

Ummm, not too happy with mine, I got a little dust in the paint somehow, gonna have to start over once it all cures.....

 

Take a look...
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WOW! That looks great!

I may have to give that a try. How long ago? Any experience with the oxidation rate yet?

 

I just did it, but polishing is no problem. It's the sanding, sanding, and sanding that takes so long. Once polished, it's no worries.

 

That is one Hell of a job!!

Very Very nice!!!!!!

 

Nice Job Bill! It almost look chromed I do wonder about oxidation on the sanded and polished surface, but what the heck, you can always polish again