Silly question, but is it possible to paint keys?

Question

You always see those keys in hardware stores that have those cool designs on them. I dont want to be that extravagant, but right now I have those rubber toppers on them to tell which key is which, and it makes it hard to move the keys around on the ring.

So, is it possible?

Answer 1

paint them several times with patio concrete stain. if it doesn't work. YOUR SCREWED

Answer 2

Don't paint the part of the keys that goes in the lock, but for the rest, nail polish works pretty well, holding up better than paint.

Answer 3

paint is abit thick for the part of the key that goes into the lock, maybe you could try air-brushing, first you got to sandpaper the keys so that the paint can hold better then apply a thin coat of paint with an air-brush or spray-can. do not spray too close,or you'll flood the grooves in the key shank. build up the layers gradually & check if the key is not too tight to fit in the lock in between drying, you can mask out the shank & apply a thicker coat on the tang of the key.

Answer 4

Just get the "extravagant" ones at the hardware store. They cost no more than the regular keys which cost around a dollar to a dollar fifty per key.

Answer 5

yeah. you can go to walmart and get it done, or just use regular paint.

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Answer 6

What a great question- a star for you!

I would say its completely possible, but if you were you I'd play it safe by just painting the top. Nail polish might work...I would buy that fancy paint in those small tubes that stick to metal. But like a guy above me said, you might as well just buy a new one. I admire you for you creativity....  :)

Answer 7

you can also spray paint the top of the key.  they have spray paint designed for metal.

Answer 8

if its a thin coat, but paint can possibly thicken the key so u cant get in what ever the key unlocks!

Answer 9

paint away-just dont paint the shaft

Answer 10

SPRAY PAINT Wal Mart 1.99