Keys Scratching Dash

[CLK Foxhall]

Any suggestions on how to prevent, keys from scratching the dash? (My key ring consists of house key, ignition key & Bronco door key)

Appears someone, at sometime, placed some scotch tape, beneath the ignition, to prevent further scratching.

Anyone do this - Is this a good fix?

I have some felt strips, designed to be placed under furniture, to protect hardwood floors. I tried a sample piece (at the base of the door), but it seems to affix too firmly,... & I'd fear trying to remove it, in the future, would cause more damage, than it prevented.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
~CLK

 

[71massbronco]

One of the vendors sells a key guard. I personally don't like the look. I would get a keychain that has a valet styled detachable key.

 

[chuzie]

I have a magnet next to the ignition. It keeps the keys from moving round but more importantly keep them from falling out of the ignition since I have no tumblers or springs!!!

 

[CLK Foxhall]

Thanks Guys!

A thin magnetic strip,... sounds like a good idea.

The hunt begins!
~CLK

 

[sp71eb]

You could also get a chunk of clear 3M plastic film. The type they use to put clear bras on cars now a days. I'm sure a place that installs them would give you a small chunk of it for free.

 

[bronconut73]

WH has a nice brushed stainless one.

 

[tcb-1]

Sounds crazy, but a rectangular piece of shipping tape does the trick. I am preserving my dash by using a single key.

 

[CLK Foxhall]

Found a fridge magnet/business card.

Cut it to fit.

Works for now, until I find something better.

Thanks!
~CLK

 

[CLK Foxhall]

Sounds crazy, but a rectangular piece of shipping tape does the trick. I am preserving my dash by using a single key.

Tape was my initial thought - But wondered/asked, if it removing it later, could be problematic (remove paint, from places already scratched/chipped)

Cheers!
~CLK

 

[MarsChariot]

Another way to handle this is by using a long key. I did this for the past several decades on the Chariot. No scratches at all. This is hard to do with the aftermarket key cylinders as they are not the same as the factory keys. In fact, I ended up just swapping my old key cylinder in when I replaced the ignition switch.

 

[CLK Foxhall]

You could also get a chunk of clear 3M plastic film. The type they use to put clear bras on cars now a days. I'm sure a place that installs them would give you a small chunk of it for free.

Great idea - Trying to remove an adhesive later, is/was a concern.

Something clear would be ideal.

Cheers!
~CLK

 

[tcb-1]

Us original guys are fanatical about our vehicles. Bet some folks think we're nuts

 

[CLK Foxhall]

Us original guys are fanatical about our vehicles. Bet some folks think we're nuts

Fortunately - It's a gentle madness

Cheers!
~CLK

 

[blubuckaroo]

I use one of those old leather key pouches that dealers would hand out as swag.

 

[broncobilly72]

I used the rubber adhesive backed stuff found at hardware stores that used on steps for a non skid surface...it's made by 3M....I cut it to fit the bottom part of the bezel and to wrap the bottom of the dash. I think it comes in black, grey, and clear.

 

[ransil]

I only use a key no attachments.

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[01Dudley]

I am to good a man

Nick's Trix makes this and is available at Tom's Bronco Parts

http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/dash-ignition-key-scuff-guard-66-77-ford-bronco-new

Any suggestions on how to prevent, keys from scratching the dash? (My key ring consists of house key, ignition key & Bronco door key)

Appears someone, at sometime, placed some scotch tape, beneath the ignition, to prevent further scratching.

Anyone do this - Is this a good fix?

I have some felt strips, designed to be placed under furniture, to protect hardwood floors. I tried a sample piece (at the base of the door), but it seems to affix too firmly,... & I'd fear trying to remove it, in the future, would cause more damage, than it prevented.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
~CLK

 

[74baja]

3m stuff.. clear piece shaped like this one http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/dash-ignition-key-scuff-guard-66-77-ford-bronco-new ...but it has to be done on a nice clean dash.. if its already scuffed up you can touch up paint then add 3m piece... works well on mine..

 

[Izzy]

How about push button start... Put the key in the center console or glove box and just have a button on the dash.

It's on my wish list of things to do.

 

[Thunder Chicken]

I think its the vendor "nicks trixs" has a key guard that's fits around the ignition switch and looks nice....thinks its billet aluminum