DIY: How to Custom Paint a Keyless Remote/Key Fob

Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• tools will vary on keyless remote/key fob disassembly
• soap and water
• bucket of water
• maroon scotch brite
• 400grit wet/dry sand paper
• isopropyl/rubbing alcohol
• lint free cloth
• adhesion promoter
• base coat color
• clear coat

Procedure:

• start by disassembling your keyless remote/key fob
• using soap and water, give the thorough wash to ensure there is no dirt or debris which could cause adhesion problems
• having a bucket of water, pre-soak the scotch brite and 400 grit sandpaper
• sand the surface of the case where you want to paint it
• some scratches or imperfections in the surface can be sanded out depending on the severity
• once done, give the surface a good wipe using rubbing alcohol and a lint free cloth
• tape off any areas you do not want paint on
• fold the tape so it's sticky on both sides and the case can be stuck to your painting surface to ensure it doesn't blow away
• wipe down the case again using isopropyl/rubbing alcohol
• apply adhesion promoter evenly on the case surface
• apply base coat evenly, I did two coats in the video because I am also using a darker color
• for lighter colors, you will most likely need to apply three coats to ensure the surface is covered sufficiently
• allow the base coat to setup, then move onto clear coat
• apply two coats of clear coat
• allow to the paint to dry for a couple hours and it should be safe to at least hand
• remove tape, then put in a safe location
• allow at least 24 hours for the paint to dry to assemble the keyless remote/key fob
• a zip/cable tie can be used in the ring hole for temporary to have access to your vehicle
• be sure to and the key up, so it doesn't rest on a surface which could affect the final finish until it's fully cured
• it may take three to four days for the paint to cure, this will be dependent on what type of paint is used, weather conditions, and the thickness of paint applied
• if you wish, you can also wet sand and polish the surface to achieve maximum shine
• this can be done using 2000 grit sandpaper, polishing compound, scratch remover, then wax

Video tutorial on how to custom paint a vehicle's keyless remote or key fob case. This is a great way to make your remote stand out, match your vehicle's color, or even just refinish the stock color. Some procedures on taping off the surface or disassemble will slightly vary. I do recommend using a two stage painting process with a base coat of color, then a clear coat because this is an item which gets thrown in your pocket with keys, chains or dropped and is handled everyday. So this will ensure maximum durability using a two stage paint process as opposed to a single stage process. Using a two stage process will be slightly more expensive because you need to purchase a can of clear coat as well.