an extent such that the attraction force keeps the device firmly in place during use but permits a person to remove the device by pulling on the handle 31 it should be recognized that the handle and clip do not need to be of one piece construction a separate handle and clip could be used and appropriately attached to their respective surfaces fig4 shows an alternate embodiment for use with a different type of locking mechanism some vehicle panels 18a include a recess 19 therein with the locking mechanism 14 and key hole 16 disposed at the bottom of the recess 19 the recess might cause the clip to fit loosely within the locking mechanism and not be securely engaged fig4 shows a protection device which is similar in all aspects to the device 10 but it includes a frusto conically shaped rubber plug 26 which extends from the concave surface of the cap and is molded about the upper end of the clip 32 the plug 26 fits closely within the recess 19 and prevents shifting of the clip and cap due to the recess in use the lock to be protected is chosen and the device is attached by inserting the clip within the key hole the clip is inserted until the bottom surface 23 contacts the panel 18 the bottom surface of the cap contacting the panel and the sealing ring 24 engaging the panel form a series of seals preventing moisture from entering the lock the magnetic force between the clip and the metallic elements of the lock keeps the device in place the device is simply removed by grasping.