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Old 05-18-2008, 01:54 PM   #1
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Thumbs up DIY: Easy Yakima Rack Lock Cover Mod...

So, I love the look of my Yakima rack on the car, but for some reason, the keyholes were bothering me. So, I found an easy way to black them out and not draw my attention to them...

All I used was some 3/4" Screw Caps that I had lying around.



All I did was squeeze it just a bit into the keyhole, and it appears that it just stays in there nice and snug. (3M double sided tape could be used to keep it in, but after driving for a while, I don't think it's going to pop out by itself)

Before and after shots:





Sorry for the cell phone shots, it's the only camera I had with the batteries charged up.

I know this is not a very detailed DIY, but it's a simple clean mod, that I am really happy with the outcome for my 5 minutes worth of work.....
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Old 05-18-2008, 02:29 PM   #2
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Re: DIY: Easy Yakima Rack Lock Cover Mod...

that is pretty smart.hey make now well see some colormatched plugs. haha
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Re: DIY: Easy Yakima Rack Lock Cover Mod...

good deal! eye pleasing.

now ima gonna get some "touplug" too!
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Old 05-18-2008, 07:35 PM   #4
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Re: DIY: Easy Yakima Rack Lock Cover Mod...

Good job, Bro. Sometimes, the best mods are the ones you do with the things that are "lying around!"

I sure all the rack users are going to love this one. Kudos.
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