Number plates - drilled or stuck?

[boultonn]

Getting some new plates delivered,
should I get them drilled and screw them on, or stick them on?

 

[BlackGoldMatt]

I've always preferred stick on as it looks much cleaner. Some double sided tape from halfrauds works a treat

 

[leeds2592]

I've always stuck mine on, look much cleaner and never had a problem.

 

[-KarL-]

I use Velcro strips on mine.

 

[boultonn]

I use Velcro strips on mine.

Ever had any problems with them coming off?
Don't think I'll have any need to regularly take them off, although as they're custom plates I might want to remove them cleanly when I sell

 

[JamesBryan]

The large velcro coins from Halfords, 3 of those on each plate and they're not coming off without a bit of force.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/adhesives/velcro-giant-black-coins-45mm-x-6

 

[-KarL-]

Ever had any problems with them coming off?
Don't think I'll have any need to regularly take them off, although as they're custom plates I might want to remove them cleanly when I sell

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/adhesives/velcro-heavy-duty-strips-black

Says they hold up to 7kg per 50x100 strip, Require a bit of effort to get them off!

 

[cat171]

I use Velcro strips on mine.

Same here, they've been on for ages. Only ever taken them off a few times when detailing etc.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Sticky strips from halfords, or most number plate sellers include them or have them stocked.

 

[Tim.]

Drilled plates are so ugly and unnecessary

 

[terryc101]

Velcro, never fallen off and easiest to remove when cleaning or removing bumpers etc.

Screwed plates are the devil.

 

[Jme34]

Switched from screwed to Velcro this summer, much cleaner and doesn't matter if you don't get the plate dead straight first time. If you have old screw holes get some rubber grommets/bungs and a bit of silicone sealant ...or just stick the Velcro over it!

 

[BGEarles]

I too use the velcro coins from Halfords, great to take them off whilst cleaning the car.

Don't stick them on with double sided tape either! I did this on my old car and when it come to remove my private plates it ripped the paint off [emoji88]


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[Saamjohn]

What about the ole number plate thieves ? Or is that even a thing anymore

 

[boultonn]

remove my private plates it ripped the paint off

Had this problem on my mk2, altho both plate mountings on the mk3 are on plastic bumpers so might be better

 

[sidey]

100% stuck/ velcro'd.
It bothers me every time i see one that Merc dealers always use 4 silver screws per plate, looks fugly!!

 

[Mr R.]

Who the fcuk would drill number plates, I didn't even do that to my wife's Volvo.

Stuck on always, much cleaner.

 

[Goodj]

Heavy duty velcro

 

[-KarL-]

What about the ole number plate thieves ? Or is that even a thing anymore

You can get number plates made up without any proof these days.

 

[cat171]

100% stuck/ velcro'd.
It bothers me every time i see one that Merc dealers always use 4 silver screws per plate, looks fugly!!

I hate that too, I think years ago they used to rivet them on penmouth:

 

[Louis]

I hate that too, I think years ago they used to rivet them on penmouth:

Rivetted on my spitfire, drilled out now.

 

[leeds2592]

100% stuck/ velcro'd.
It bothers me every time i see one that Merc dealers always use 4 silver screws per plate, looks fugly!!

I hate that as well.

Half the time they aren't even straight either.

 

[Knuckles]

Top tip!

If using Velcro coins, put the soft Velcro on the car and the harsh hooky bit on the number plate

Otherwise you'll have it eating your microfibres and wash mitts when you clean it

 

[JamesBryan]

Top tip!

If using Velcro coins, put the soft Velcro on the car and the harsh hooky bit on the number plate

Otherwise you'll have it eating your microfibres and wash mitts when you clean it

I have mine the other way round, but then i use a detailing brush to clean that section.

 

[boultonn]

Top tip!

If using Velcro coins, put the soft Velcro on the car and the harsh hooky bit on the number plate

Otherwise you'll have it eating your microfibres and wash mitts when you clean it

I wondered which to put on the car, and just happened to put the soft ones on, what a stroke of luck

Anyway, thanks for the help chaps, it's looking good (minus the filthy car), had to reposition the back one slightly and it felt like the bumper would pull off before the velcro unstuck so not worried about them falling off!!!

 

[Saamjohn]

You can get number plates made up without any proof these days.

Very true , may as well stick them on now then

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Velcro. I went overboard on the first set of plates I used and nearly ripped the bumper off the car trying to pull them off. You literally need a couple of little strips.

 

[Chris_Beer]

What about the ole number plate thieves ? Or is that even a thing anymore

I'm sure most would have a stolen screwdriver handy

stuck on plates for me... !

 

[JackJack]

velcro every time

 

[Saamjohn]

I'm sure most would have a stolen screwdriver handy :wink:

stuck on plates for me... !

All very true will have to try and get mine out and whip the new ones on with Velcro

 

[imprezaworks]

Both

 

[boultonn]

Both

All the securities

All very true will have to try and get mine out and whip the new ones on with Velcro

Definitely worth it, so easy to adjust and with £3 of Halfords Velcro they stick solid

 

[alistairolsen]

Always stuck on and always use 3m VHB foam tape from eBay as the Halfords ones are pish, or were 2 years ago