WindupKey.com

All WindUpKeys are "hand crafted" to order and each varies somewhat from all the others as I match up the components and/or may improve the design over time. Sometimes I have some in stock, but generally the demand leaves me backlogged with orders. So, get your order in as soon as possible to assure earliest delivery.

Each design normally comes with the standard, flat base plate with windupkey.com engraved on it. These bases will have drilled holes and are attached with stainless steel fasteners with locking nuts on the inside of the vehicle to prevent removal from the outside. A neoprene rubber gasket seals the base to the car body.

All current styles are either the Round or Oval in shape as shown below:

Key Colors Available

The standard finish is "sparkle silver" powder coating which looks like most alloy wheels. Optional colors and finishes are possible.

Key Motion Available

Motorized
These have a small DC gearmotor enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that is connected to a switched power source in the rear deck/trunk area. They turn whenever the power is applied. These can be turned slowly by hand when the power is off. The current 2-piece shaft design allows the key to be removed so that a supplied vinyl boot can be placed over the motor drive when going through an "automated" car wash. Special tamper-proof wrench provided.

Free-Spinning
These have a set of ball bearings enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that allow the key to spin freely. The key turn may turn while the car is moving or wind is present, but rate of motion or direction of motion cannot be predicted. Motion depends on vehicle speed, direction of any wind, and the presence of nearby vehicles. Can be easily spun by hand. Current 2-piece shaft series allows the key to be removed so that the supplied vinyl boot can be placed over the base shaft when going through an "automated" car wash. Special tamper-proof wrench provided.

Fixed
These have the WindUpKey firmly fixed to the shaft, but may be turned by hand to change the angle. They will not turn while driving or when wind is present. Current 2-piece shaft series allows the key to be removed so that the supplied vinyl boot can be placed over the base shaft when going through an "automated" car wash. Special tamper-proof wrench provided.

Standard Designs Currently Available

Volkswagen New Beetle (1998 and later)
Replaces the VW emblem on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details.

Volkswagen Older Air-Cooled Bugs (1979 and earlier)
Replaces the license plate light housing on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Mounts to the air grill on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details.

Mini Cooper (1959-2000 and New Mini 2001 and later)
Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

Nash/Hudson Metropolitan
Replaces the license plate light on the hubcap on the spare tire. Click Here for more details.

PT Cruiser
Replaces the rear wiper blade or rear wiper motor. Click Here for more details.

Scion Xb
Replaces the rear wiper blade, rear wiper motor or mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

Daimler-Chrysler Smart ForTwo
Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
Oscillating design that replaces the rear wiper blade. Click Here for more details.

General Purpose License Plate Mount
Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

General Purpose Bolt-On Mount
Mounts with bolts using customer ingenuity. Click Here for more details.

Custom Design
Custom design for your motorcycle, golf cart, RV, tractor, or whatever. Click Here for more details.

Prototype Program
Reduced cost designs for new cars. Click Here for more details.

Other Items
Gift boxes and WindUpKey hats. Click Here for more details.

Models

All WindUpKeys are "hand crafted" to order and each varies somewhat from all the others as I match up the components and/or may improve the design over time. Sometimes I have some in stock, but generally the demand leaves me backlogged with orders. So, get your order in as soon as possible to assure earliest delivery. Models are currently available for several car types (see below). Each design normally comes with the standard, flat base plate with windupkey.com engraved on it. These bases will have drilled holes and are attached with stainless steel fasteners with locking nuts on the inside of the vehicle to prevent removal from the outside. A neoprene rubber gasket seals the base to the car body. Key Shapes Available All current styles are either the Round or Oval in shape as shown below: Key Colors Available The standard finish is "sparkle silver" powder coating which looks like most alloy wheels. Optional colors and finishes are possible. Key Motion Available Motorized These have a small DC gearmotor enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that is connected to a switched power source in the rear deck/trunk area. They turn whenever the power is applied. These can be turned slowly by hand when the power is off. The current 2-piece shaft design allows the key to be removed so that a supplied vinyl boot can be placed over the motor drive when going through an "automated" car wash. Special tamper-proof wrench provided. Free-Spinning These have a set of ball bearings enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that allow the key to spin freely. The key turn may turn while the car is moving or wind is present, but rate of motion or direction of motion cannot be predicted. Motion depends on vehicle speed, direction of any wind, and the presence of nearby vehicles. Can be easily spun by hand. Current 2-piece shaft series allows the key to be removed so that the supplied vinyl boot can be placed over the base shaft when going through an "automated" car wash. Special tamper-proof wrench provided. Fixed These have the WindUpKey firmly fixed to the shaft, but may be turned by hand to change the angle. They will not turn while driving or when wind is present. Current 2-piece shaft series allows the key to be removed so that the supplied vinyl boot can be placed over the base shaft when going through an "automated" car wash. Special tamper-proof wrench provided. Standard Designs Currently Available Volkswagen New Beetle (1998 and later) Replaces the VW emblem on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details. Volkswagen Older Air-Cooled Bugs (1979 and earlier) Replaces the license plate light housing on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Mounts to the air grill on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details. Mini Cooper (1959-2000 and New Mini 2001 and later) Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. Nash/Hudson Metropolitan Replaces the license plate light on the hubcap on the spare tire. Click Here for more details. PT Cruiser Replaces the rear wiper blade or rear wiper motor. Click Here for more details. Scion Xb Replaces the rear wiper blade, rear wiper motor or mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. Daimler-Chrysler Smart ForTwo Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Oscillating design that replaces the rear wiper blade. Click Here for more details. General Purpose License Plate Mount Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. General Purpose Bolt-On Mount Mounts with bolts using customer ingenuity. Click Here for more details. Custom Design Custom design for your motorcycle, golf cart, RV, tractor, or whatever. Click Here for more details. Prototype Program Reduced cost designs for new cars. Click Here for more details. Other Items Gift boxes and WindUpKey hats. Click Here for more details. [Home] [History] [Construction] [Models] [FAQ] [Installation] [Gallery] [Ordering] [Sale Items!] [Custom Keys] [ Contact Us!] Revised: 8/26/07