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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 05:29 PM
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What did you do in terms of key fob cover / key chain for your car?

Here are my wife's key and mine:






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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 06:40 PM
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I got a very nice Mercedes emblem for our Fobs from the Dealer but don’t want the extra crap in my pocket. It looks nice but is not practical, IMO. I just have the Fob and my wife the same. My daughter has a leather Honda case for her Honda with a Honda emblem, she likes how it’s easier to find in her purse. I carry two Fobs most of the time so that’s enough for one pocket anyway.
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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 08:29 PM
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just the fob as is, not interested in making it any bigger
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 05:25 AM
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just the fob as is, not interested in making it any bigger
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 07:54 AM
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The FOB doesn't work that well as is. I couldn't imagine it with a leather cover.
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Old Jan 25, 2020 | 08:17 AM
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We did these and they work and look great
Hers

..and then mine:


from Amazon search:

Vitodeco Genuine Leather Smart Key Fob Case Cover Protector with Leather Key Chain

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Old Jun 17, 2023 | 03:35 PM
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TopDall TPU Soft Black Key Fob Case Sleeve Cover Chain Compatible for Mercedes Benz On Amazon Nuoanuo Car Keychain Compatible with Car Keyring Car Accessories for Men and Women On Amazon
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Old Jun 17, 2023 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Philamg
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+2 due to added bulk and potentially degrading the wireless signal.

If I were to modify, I might consider switching the spare key to a white exterior. Like this:
https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256805231139475.html
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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2024 | 10:23 PM
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Yes, many of my customers prefer a simple design, so there won't be a hook. Another style includes a hook with an AirTag because my friend often forgets her keys, lol
I usually use two layers of leather with a thickness of over 1mm, so it doesn't affect the key signal.
There are also more than 30 colors to choose from, allowing you to match the leather with your car color, stitching color, or other accessories.


Mercedes-Benz remote key cover by Leather Swift, custom colors by your request, stamping your name on leather case

https://leatherswift.com/mercedes-be...ote-smart-key/
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Old Jun 27, 2024 | 03:36 AM
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This thread reminds me that a guy from my Mercedes dealership told me that it was a very good idea to protect my key because if it fell, it could be damaged and replacing it was very expensive.
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Old Jun 27, 2024 | 09:27 AM
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I have a leather cover for my key because I hang it from my belt loop (I hate carrying keys)
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Old Jun 27, 2024 | 09:45 AM
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I also hate having keys in my pocket. I recently started using a dual Chamber carabiner (see link) because I lost a house key using a small regular Keychain-type of carabiner, the house key must have fallen out when I removed the car key for valet.

With the dual Chamber carabiner, I put my car key into the 2nd chamber as the last key so it makes it very easy to remove it for valet parking. It's very minimal in size.
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It's sold at Home Depot and Amazon.
https://niteize.com/g-series-dual-chamber-carabiner
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Old Jun 28, 2024 | 01:29 AM
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It would be nice if the cover doubled as a faraday cage. That is if you could easily open and close it.
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 04:53 PM
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I have a white TPU one on mine. Doesn't really add any bulk. I had originally got one in black and silver to match the fob's colors and one in white for the spare key. I liked the white so much that I used it on my main key.






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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by leatherswift92
Yes, many of my customers prefer a simple design, so there won't be a hook. Another style includes a hook with an AirTag because my friend often forgets her keys, lol
I usually use two layers of leather with a thickness of over 1mm, so it doesn't affect the key signal.
There are also more than 30 colors to choose from, allowing you to match the leather with your car color, stitching color, or other accessories.


Mercedes-Benz remote key cover by Leather Swift, custom colors by your request, stamping your name on leather case

https://leatherswift.com/mercedes-be...ote-smart-key/
I checked out your website and really like the quality. Unfortunately, you only appear to offer a cover for one type of MB key. The cover for a 4-button remote, like on my GLE, is unavailable.
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BoboCana
I checked out your website and really like the quality. Unfortunately, you only appear to offer a cover for one type of MB key. The cover for a 4-button remote, like on my GLE, is unavailable.
Can you upload a photo or send me an image message of your key? I have all the Mercedes models but can't upload them in a few links.
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BoboCana
I checked out your website and really like the quality. Unfortunately, you only appear to offer a cover for one type of MB key. The cover for a 4-button remote, like on my GLE, is unavailable.

full cover leather by Leather Swift

cut-out button style

Silver hardware
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 03:15 PM
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I did not see this type of key listed on your website.
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Old Nov 10, 2024 | 03:10 AM
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I am very grateful to Josh; he helped me by sending images of the keys after they were assembled together.




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Old Nov 11, 2024 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Nico49_75
What did you do in terms of key fob cover / key chain for your car?

Here are my wife's key and mine:





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I am frustrated that I have to carry my key with me. Our other car, the BMW can be opened by touching my smartphone to the door handle, and then it can be started by placing the phone on the charging pad. No need for a key fob whatsoever. If you worry about the phone battery dying, there are 2 solutions. First Apple keeps enough reserve on the iphone battery that even after the phone turns off, it can be used as a key. Secondly, BMW provides a credit card sized key that can be tapped on the door to open, and placed on the phone charging pad to start the vehicle. Come on Mercedes!! Keep up!!
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Old Nov 21, 2024 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by parato
I am frustrated that I have to carry my key with me. Our other car, the BMW can be opened by touching my smartphone to the door handle, and then it can be started by placing the phone on the charging pad. No need for a key fob whatsoever. If you worry about the phone battery dying, there are 2 solutions. First Apple keeps enough reserve on the iphone battery that even after the phone turns off, it can be used as a key. Secondly, BMW provides a credit card sized key that can be tapped on the door to open, and placed on the phone charging pad to start the vehicle. Come on Mercedes!! Keep up!!
I don’t understand the frustration of having to carry a key. We have been carrying keys forever. You can’t tell me that having to take your phone out of your pocket, tapping the door handle, Then putting it on a charging pad, where it can fly away if you make a sudden stop is more convenient than having to do none of that stuff. I would never totally trust the phone as a key.
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Old Nov 21, 2024 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvisfan0108
I don’t understand the frustration of having to carry a key. We have been carrying keys forever. You can’t tell me that having to take your phone out of your pocket, tapping the door handle, Then putting it on a charging pad, where it can fly away if you make a sudden stop is more convenient than having to do none of that stuff. I would never totally trust the phone as a key.
We do a lot of things on our phones now like tap to pay vs cash and credit cards, stream music vs CDs, take pictures vs camera, Google maps vs paper maps, boarding passes vs printed tickets, etc. Nothing wrong with letting it do one more thing if it's capable.
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We do a lot of things on our phones now like tap to pay vs cash and credit cards, stream music vs CDs, take pictures vs camera, Google maps vs paper maps, boarding passes vs printed tickets, etc. Nothing wrong with letting it do one more thing if it's capable.
The more we put on our smart phone, the more we become handcuffed to it. Before you know it, if we ever lost it, broke it, or it crashed permanently, we would be S.O.L.
It’s a great idea for a backup, but there is something to be said for keys separate from a phone.
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