07-13-2021, 05:17 PM | #1 |
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Rear License Plate Mounting
My rear license plate is only mounted by the top two screws and the small amount of movement has caused some wear on the bumper cover.
I want to avoid further damage, and add two screws on the bottom of the plate as well. I will polish the bumper cover to see how much that will help, and maybe get a license plate cover if needed. I would like to get some new license plate screws (the factory screws look horrible) I am planning on finding some washers to slightly get the plate off the fender cover. I know there are little pilot dimples on the bumper cover for the bottom screws. My question is, is there a clip/nut/something to retain the screws behind the cover at all the dimples, or what does the dealer do to get the screws tight? Should I drill a small pilot hole or use the self tapping screws? I am leaning on using a small drill, but just want to confirm. Any recommendations on a hardware set and/or a flat black frame to match the ZLE trim? Thanks! |
07-13-2021, 05:20 PM | #2 |
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I had the same issue. My solution was to just get a black silicone rubber license plate holder. It's durable but soft & solves the problem for me.
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07-13-2021, 05:31 PM | #3 | |
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07-13-2021, 05:35 PM | #4 | |
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07-13-2021, 05:41 PM | #5 |
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I tripped over this bracket at Walmart a couple of years ago while shopping for something else. I haven’t seen anything I liked better.
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07-13-2021, 05:50 PM | #6 | |
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I think I would prefer the no frame look if I cant see the frame wear, but this frame looks awesome! I would consider not using the 4 holes if the frame is a 2 hole frame like this. |
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07-13-2021, 05:53 PM | #7 |
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07-13-2021, 08:05 PM | #8 |
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food for thought.....
2 people have had plates stolen out of our parking lot in the last 1.5 months. we are in an industrial area that only has us and one other building working at night but well lit and cameras everywhere. both were taken around 11pm. vid of both being lifted but neither car had plates(duh) so no way to figure it out. going to replace all of our personal license plate bolts this weekend with torx to make it a little harder. heard stories it's happening in other areas as well. both plates were std but heard some personalized are hotter targets.... f'n thieves!! |
07-13-2021, 09:03 PM | #9 | |
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07-13-2021, 09:09 PM | #10 | |
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07-14-2021, 10:32 AM | #11 | |
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07-14-2021, 10:52 AM | #12 | |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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Metal plate cover from Walmart and some FIFTY badges from Ebay completed the look. If you want it to match the Mosaic Black Metallic trim, you'll need to get a spray can of GB8 WA834A from somewhere like this: https://www.automotivetouchup.com/ch.../buypaint.aspx |
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07-14-2021, 11:45 AM | #13 |
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This as well here, it mounts with all 4 screws (left off the little screw covers that come with it) and keeps everything stationary and protected
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07-14-2021, 12:01 PM | #14 | ||
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I would be concerned that wit the felt pads, if there is ANY movement, they would wear the clear. If the plate is attached with 4 screws it would not move obviously, but then I think I would rather use something else like nylon washers on all the screws to keep the plate off the clear. I have a 1LE so I would need the flat black. Any idea what would match that if I go that route? Quote:
I think I might just order this frame/cover anyway. I might call or stop by the dealer and ask them about how they drill the two bottom holes as it sounds like everyone here had them done by the dealer. EDIT: Just ordered it. Now just need to figure out the 2 bottom hole mounting process. |
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