Keyhole covers?

jarrow · 08-20-2007, 12:16 PM

If you're lucky enough to have a black z4 then go to an auto parts store, buy the assortment package of panel fasteners, file slightly to fit in keyhole, and your done. All for a couple of dollars. I'll take some pics tonight when I get home. The assorted package contained a large fastener that worked on the trunk and a smaller one that worked on the door.

Veruca · 08-20-2007, 01:20 PM

But why would I do that when someone else already makes them painted to match my car?

jarrow · 08-20-2007, 02:19 PM

I don't know why you would but for me it boils down to this - $13.95 per plug (one for door and one for trunk) & $5.95 shipping & waiting at the mailbox vs $3.24 for a whole bunch of plugs and 3 minutes of effort to make them fit.

155MPH · 08-20-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jarrow

I don't know why you would but for me it boils down to this - $13.95 per plug (one for door and one for trunk) & $5.95 shipping & waiting at the mailbox vs $3.24 for a whole bunch of plugs and 3 minutes of effort to make them fit.

For me it is more than that. I don't think there are any titanium silver plugs at the hardware store, so that means I would have to buy whatever plugs I could find, then I would have to go to BMW and get the matching paint, then take the time to fit them, paint them ,etc.

Personally, I can afford the 13.95 plus shipping so no big deal. Not worth a DIY to me.

Veruca · 08-20-2007, 04:35 PM

Did you use the same plug for the trunk as you did for the door??

jarrow · 08-20-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jarrow

If you're lucky enough to have a black z4 then go to an auto parts store, buy the assortment package of panel fasteners, file slightly to fit in keyhole, and your done. All for a couple of dollars. I'll take some pics tonight when I get home. The assorted package contained a large fastener that worked on the trunk and a smaller one that worked on the door.

Well, here is my attempt at adding some pics of the fasteners. Like I said if you have a black z4 (sapphire black in my case) this is pretty straight forward. I'd buy the plugs if I had any other body color.

Veruca · 08-21-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jarrow

If you're lucky enough to have a black z4 then go to an auto parts store, buy the assortment package of panel fasteners, file slightly to fit in keyhole, and your done. All for a couple of dollars. I'll take some pics tonight when I get home. The assorted package contained a large fastener that worked on the trunk and a smaller one that worked on the door.

LOL I just got why I was "lucky enough" to have a black one. Duh! I'm going to pick some of these up today. Worst case scenario I don't like it and I lose $2 I guess. I'll post a pic when I do it. Yay, my first diy!

maxz4 · 08-21-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

I just ordered a couple of these. When they come I will post pics and give an update. Sorry, no DIY needed on this one. I think you just shove it in the hole.

That will be interesting to see how it looks.

Veruca · 08-21-2007, 05:34 PM

For a grand total of 90 cents, 5 mosquito bites, and almost getting attacked by a guy with a "$5 Pizza" sign I have my plugs installed! Thanks for your help Jarrow!

BimmerZealot · 08-21-2007, 09:56 PM

Panel fasteners, got it, I'll check out my local auto store sometime and pickup a pack. Are they glossy like that? It looks good cause it's glossy and matches the paint, a flat black one would stick out I think. Veruca can you get a shot of the box you got your fasteners in? Or where you got it and what it's called? Thanks

Veruca · 08-21-2007, 10:38 PM

Here is the box:

I found where you could buy them online after I took the picture. lol They didn't have this pack at my store but it looks like the same thing.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3102

Santa Fe Roadster · 04-07-2008, 06:05 PM

I coughed up the cash to try out BumperPlugs.com.

The driver's side door lock looks great!!!
Color and size are perfiect!!!

The trunk plug is too small.

(they're designed for Porches

)

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jarrow Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Webster, NY iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 z4 3.0i [2.00]	I don't know why you would but for me it boils down to this - $13.95 per plug (one for door and one for trunk) & $5.95 shipping & waiting at the mailbox vs $3.24 for a whole bunch of plugs and 3 minutes of effort to make them fit.
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Panel fasteners, got it, I'll check out my local auto store sometime and pickup a pack. Are they glossy like that? It looks good cause it's glossy and matches the paint, a flat black one would stick out I think. Veruca can you get a shot of the box you got your fasteners in? Or where you got it and what it's called? Thanks
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