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rustic · 24-12-2013, 02:37

On some ford cars, I recall seeing Stainless steel plates that cover the door locks to help prevent attack by screw drivers. they are approx 2 " x 2" these would cover the hole, and the damaged paint.

I was thinking, this might be a low cost repair to the area around the lock.
Does anyone know where to get them, or what they are called?

rayf3262 · 24-12-2013, 08:57

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Originally Posted by rustic

or what they are called?

escutcheon?

firebobby · 24-12-2013, 10:20

Sorry to here that Rustic, hope the C#nt who did it, goes blind. Are you thinking of the plastic key hole protectors that stop the paint being scratched ....this type of thing on ebay 161168760673

rustic · 24-12-2013, 11:07

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Sorry to here that Rustic, hope the C#nt who did it, goes blind. Are you thinking of the plastic key hole protectors that stop the paint being scratched ....this type of thing on ebay 161168760673

Yes I looked at those, but I was thinking of something metal.
I have also looked at replacing the driver's door, this might be the cheapest option, as there are loads of Picassos about, in our silver colour, EZRC but would entail replacing moving parts, and transferring them across, so I could probaly do this for around £70 or less, cheaper than the excess and on going increase in premiums.

OR if I can free the lock, then a dollop of Chemical metal and one of those key hole protectors could be the way to go.

firebobby · 24-12-2013, 14:02

I bought a Saxo a few years ago, got it cheap (and played on it) as there was a big dent in one of the back doors, I then looked at breakers on line and found an exact match for my car, all I had to do was unscrew the door pins, release the steady and off it came, new door went on a treat and you could not tell the difference.

24-12-2013, 02:37	#16
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	On some ford cars, I recall seeing Stainless steel plates that cover the door locks to help prevent attack by screw drivers. they are approx 2 " x 2" these would cover the hole, and the damaged paint. I was thinking, this might be a low cost repair to the area around the lock. Does anyone know where to get them, or what they are called? __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

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firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Sorry to here that Rustic, hope the C#nt who did it, goes blind. Are you thinking of the plastic key hole protectors that stop the paint being scratched ....this type of thing on ebay 161168760673

24-12-2013, 14:02	#20
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I bought a Saxo a few years ago, got it cheap (and played on it) as there was a big dent in one of the back doors, I then looked at breakers on line and found an exact match for my car, all I had to do was unscrew the door pins, release the steady and off it came, new door went on a treat and you could not tell the difference.