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Add Cavallino horse to your key

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  1. schnazzy

    schnazzy Formula Junior

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    #1 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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    I got this idea off of the following thread:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355-sponsored-bradan/529161-prancing-horse-has-bolted.html

    I have a key with a recessed area where a horse should go. This thread has a few tips and the steps to add the chrome Cavallino to your key. You need a bright light, magnifying glass (I have a lighted magnifying glass on an articulating arm), X-acto knife and a way to cut and trim the pin off the back.

    "scaledetails" on ebay sells these for less than $10 plus shipping.

    Step 1: Cut the pin
    Cut and/or file the pin off the back and make it mostly flat on the back (at least file down the pin). While you are at it, use an X-acto knife to debur the cast remnants.
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  2. schnazzy

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    #2 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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    Step 2: Trim the recessed area
    Around the head and legs is where you should focus your attention. Lightly trim perpendicular to the key.
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  3. schnazzy

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    #3 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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    Step 3: Do test fits
    Every so often test fit the piece. Once you have a it where the piece goes into the recessed area you are good (probably very tightly and don't push in too far as it has to come back out).
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  4. schnazzy

    schnazzy Formula Junior

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    #4 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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    Step 4: Clean the recessed area with alcohol (the rubbing kind not the drinking kind)
    Once cleaned from dirt and oil as well as trimmed, it should look something like this.
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  5. schnazzy

    schnazzy Formula Junior

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    #5 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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    Step 5: Add some glue
    I used a superglue type glue that is a gel. I find it easier to control and it takes longer to harden so I have some time and not rush. Spread a very small amount (two minimal dabs) is more than enough, then spread it around with a toothpick or the tip of the glue. It only needs to be in the body and head area, no the leg.
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    schnazzy Formula Junior

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    #6 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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    Step 6: Press in the piece
    Use your thumb to push in the piece. Try not to use fingernails or hard items as the metal soft. Keep the pressure on for a bit but if you put too much glue in and it squeezes out, clean that immediately with alcohol. Your key should look like this.
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  7. schnazzy

    schnazzy Formula Junior

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    #7 schnazzy, Feb 28, 2017
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  8. taz355

    taz355 F1 Veteran
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    Nicely done.

    Now find some blanks glue a horse on it and sell for 300 bucks on eBay.
     
  9. Yassa

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    hhahaha

    indeed nicely done.
     
  10. Robb

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    Good thread!

    Happened to my brother's key but we still have the horse...

    Robb
     
  11. DaisyCutter

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    It does a good job!
     
  12. AceMaster

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