C5 Lock Cover..Magnet

[nascar03]

Hi kids... I saw some magnetic C5 lock covers for sale online.
They look like they are a quality product.
I was out today and stopped in a couple of dollar stores and this is what I found.


This is what one looks like..... Plastic covered magnet.


This is it in place on the door lock...


It just needs to be painted, black in my case.
These cost $0.10 Each..! Really! 10 cents!!!! + paint. 12 / $1.25

I'll let you know if they fall out....
Thanx. ..
Graham

 

[Black 03 Z06]

I am going to keep an eye out for them going on sale. LOL

That is a cool add on for virtually no cost. Thanks for the tip.

It also made me wonder if I have ever in fact used the key to open the car. I don't think so.

 

[nascar03]

I painted 3 covers black last night and applied clear this morning.

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Here it is installed...
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Graham

 

[Black 03 Z06]

That looks really neat Graham. The lock mechanism on mine always looks greasy and is hard to keep the dirt out of it. That cover will work like magic. Off to the dollar store on Thursday.

Nicely done.

 

[CCO]

Nifty little gizmo, Graham -- I like it.
C.

 

[nascar03]

If you can't find them send me a PM and I will mail anyone a magnet...
Paint optional. I have extras.
Maybe we could have the CCF logo added to the covers!!
Riley???? LOL
Graham

 

[Riley P]

Hahaha! That would be awesome! I was just about to say if you were really good, you could put a C5 symbol on the magnet..but a CCF logo would be even better!

 

[williame3590]

They look cool, any chance they will trap moisture?

Bill

 

[nascar03]

Maybe.! Good question Bill.
I can't imagine it being an issue.
I'll let you know.
Although .....no tools required.... Remove - blow dry - put back..!
LOL......Graham

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Graham, those magnets must be popular but I managed to find some in our Dollar Store today. Now on to the custom painting.

Thanks again for the tip.

Murray

 

[nascar03]

Murray... Good for you man..
Did you find the same brand? Lol
You will be the envy of all your friends!
The fun part of DIY is searching out the parts.
I have to get some millenium yellow to paint one for my sister's 2004 Corvette roadster.
Graham

 

[FordPrefect]

Great tip! looking forward to doing it.