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Cant find a leather smart key cover for 2012 XJ / XJ-L

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Old 07-30-2015, 03:21 AM
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Question Cant find a leather smart key cover for 2012 XJ / XJ-L

Aloha from Hawaii! I am trying to find a leather high quality smart key cover so the remote doesn't get banged up. I cant find one anywhere that fits the remotes big awkward shape. Any suggestions?
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Old 07-30-2015, 06:28 AM
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Search eBay for "Jaguar XJ silicone key cover". There are many sellers. They're inexpensive, fit like a glove, and are available in many colors. I have them for my XKR keys and will order them for my XJ. Thanks for the reminder. I haven't seen a leather case, but even if I did I prefer the soft silicone cover. You don't remove the silicone cover to operate the key. That cover protects the key from getting scratched or damaged if you drop it.
 
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See jaguar XJ smartkey cover leather | eBay

Make sure to get one matching your smartkey...there were 2 types in 2012.
 
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Old 07-30-2015, 02:07 PM
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Default Pu leather

Please be advised when you read about an item that states Leather, further down it will be described as PU Leather. That is a polyurethane FAKE Leather!
Some will even state Genuine PU Leather....Genuine Fake Leather
 
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Old 07-31-2015, 02:01 AM
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I have this for my key. The seller QingYing is also quite good with follow ups. so far black and red has done really well for me. no issues with it
Leather Remote Smart Key Holder Case Cover for Jaguar XF XJ Red | eBay


BTW i think it is PU leather but i don't really care i just want a good cover.

silicone covers typically suck as they tend to keep slipping if it warms up in your pockets
 
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Old 07-31-2015, 05:36 AM
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Each to his own. Fake leather or genuine silicone, your choice. The "leather" one with the lacing around the edges reminds me of the tacky wallet I made when I was a kid in the Boy Scouts. Come to think of it, that cover is probably made by a kid in China. My silicone XKR cover has never slipped in my pocket; I guess it hasn't gotten warm enough down there yet. It's probably made in China, too. But it looks good and works well for me.
 
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Old 07-31-2015, 02:12 PM
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Agree. to each their own. I prefer the PU Cover

come to think of it, you could probably take a non glue clear shrink wrap and probably encase it too ..and file the ends so it looks good
 
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