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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Key FOB Protector

Hi All - I have a TLX for about 4 weeks now and I added the remote start. The FOB is starting to show some fine scratches on the back side where it's shiny black with the Acura logo. Does anyone know of a protector/skin that can be used? Maybe like a phone screen protector in small form? The scratches are down the center where it's ridged.

I fear that after a year it will look like hell. :-)
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 03:11 PM
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I bought 2 from the jacket store. It's a rubber silicone cover that fits well and does the job. Only issue is it slightly covers the confirmation leds on my remote starter.

Acura Keyless Remote Jacket (acurl55) - thejacketstore.com, LLC
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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Driver #1 Keyfob (uses everyday) I purchased this and use it because of full protection. *comes in multiple colors. If you want to see a pic of it with my keys just let me know.

Amazon.com: Genda 2Archer Leather Car Keys Wallets Key Holder Case (Multi Colors For You Choose: Clothing Amazon.com: Genda 2Archer Leather Car Keys Wallets Key Holder Case (Multi Colors For You Choose: Clothing







Driver #2 Keyfob (never use/keeps in jewelry box) I purchased this to go on it so it won't get scratched in my jewelry box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Acura-TLX-Remote-Chain-Cover-with-remote-start-/400997524739?var=&hash=item5d5d50a503&vxp=mtr
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Here is my key with the link above from Amazon I use daily for driver #1
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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That looks like a female gnome's wallet. It's pretty, though!
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueAquarian
Here is my key with the link above from Amazon I use daily for driver #1
Neat. I got the black one.

Thanks.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 08:03 AM
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i -love- the jacket store. I've covered every remote I've ever had. when i got the TLX, they hadn't even put it up on the site yet, but i called, and had the cover in the mail in a couple days. they rock!
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Thanks, guys. I'll grab one from the Jacket Store.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by le^2
I bought 2 from the jacket store. It's a rubber silicone cover that fits well and does the job. Only issue is it slightly covers the confirmation leds on my remote starter.

Acura Keyless Remote Jacket (acurl55) - thejacketstore.com, LLC
Thanks. I just bought 2 as well.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by le^2
I bought 2 from the jacket store. It's a rubber silicone cover that fits well and does the job. Only issue is it slightly covers the confirmation leds on my remote starter.

Acura Keyless Remote Jacket (acurl55) - thejacketstore.com, LLC
Maybe a few careful cuts with an eXacto knife will fix that

Does the material 'stick' to the cloth in your shirt pocket? Collect lint? etc?

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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket_man
Maybe a few careful cuts with an eXacto knife will fix that

Does the material 'stick' to the cloth in your shirt pocket? Collect lint? etc?
Yes, it does collect lint. Develops it's own peach fuzz over time lol.
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 10:01 AM
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I bought the FOB covers from the Jacket Store as well, but that was more to differentiate the keys between my car, and the spare for my wife's MDX.

Prior to that, I just stuck a piece of clear bra I had laying around to the back, and trimmed it around the shiny section. No scrathces, and you can't tell its there.
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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No way I am getting a FOB purse. I will just keep my keys off the fob separately on their own chain and put them in a plastic baggy so it doesn't scratch the inside of the console.

OCD i know but i only need the keys to get in and out of the house and they are annoying in my pocket anyway. not a wallet or phone protector fan either
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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For anyone that doesn't want a cover for their key fob but wants to keep the back side looking new without scratches etc over the Acura logo.... if you just put a dab of headlight lens restoration solution and polish it out with a microfiber cloth, it will bring it back to looking brand new. Mine was looking scratched up and I did this and it looks great
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...-found-931594/

Follow the link for photo's and where to find. I also have remote start so ordered one standard size and one large to accommodate the remote start. Photo's are included in the other post.
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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Just ordered myself up a black one. Thanks for the link.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 05:56 AM
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thanks for the link, black was sold out..but ordered a silver one.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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thanks for the link, black was sold out..but ordered a silver one.
Can you post a direct link to the one you purchased?

Thanks!
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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Driver #2 Keyfob (never use/keeps in jewelry box) I purchased this to go on it so it won't get scratched in my jewelry box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Acura-TLX-Remote-Chain-Cover-with-remote-start-/400997524739?var=&hash=item5d5d50a503&vxp=mtr[/QUOTE]

I ordered from ebay.
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by h_dawg
For anyone that doesn't want a cover for their key fob but wants to keep the back side looking new without scratches etc over the Acura logo.... if you just put a dab of headlight lens restoration solution and polish it out with a microfiber cloth, it will bring it back to looking brand new. Mine was looking scratched up and I did this and it looks great
I ordered a Zagg screen protector for some out of date Samsung tablet for $3.00 off of Amazon. I just cut it to size and carefully used an exacto knife to trim it once on. Looks great on my parent's MDX key fobs.
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket_man
Maybe a few careful cuts with an eXacto knife will fix that

Does the material 'stick' to the cloth in your shirt pocket? Collect lint? etc?
i did that to mine and got a little carried away lol it annoyed me when i couldn't see the status lights.

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and it does collect lint lol
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 10:57 PM
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just picked this up today
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mksliao

just picked this up today
Where did you purchase this?
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Where did you purchase this?
Acura of north Toronto
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by h_dawg
For anyone that doesn't want a cover for their key fob but wants to keep the back side looking new without scratches etc over the Acura logo.... if you just put a dab of headlight lens restoration solution and polish it out with a microfiber cloth, it will bring it back to looking brand new. Mine was looking scratched up and I did this and it looks great
Yeah, even if you have your key in some sort of cover, lint/dirt/etc will get in between and grind into it while bouncing around in your pocket/purse.

Plastic restorer does the trick +95%.
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