Number Plate Removal 172 FF

[jelfsy]

I am looking to change my number plates but i am not sure how to remove the originals as they are not held on with screws. Don't wanna jus pull them off without knowing whats holding them on, anyone know the best method? Its a 172 FF. Cheers, jelfsy

 

[sweetkidda]

double sided tape, rivets etc etc ,
is there any screw type things goin thru the number plate it self

 

[sweetkidda]

jelfsy
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if its a FF u need to change this lol

 

[jelfsy]

o yeh i forgot bout that lol

Nah theres no screws going thru the actual plate cant see down behind it to see if theres any rivets etc holding it on. got a bad feeling if i jus rip them off i'll do sum damage!

 

[sweetkidda]

its prob double sided tape then, just peel it off slowly, if u do damage it, your stickin another 1 straight over it though arnt u??
shouldnt damage anyway

 

[Rob's172]

like said if not screws then it will be double sided tape! just pull them off from one side

 

[gazbenger]

How do you do this on a 172 cup?

 

[jelfsy]

ok cheers guys il try that

 

[dale172]

just pull it it'll be 1mm d.side tape so give it good pull

 

[sweetkidda]

How do you do this on a 172 cup?

they dont have anythin holdin theres on to save weight, its just floats there magicaly

 

[len_beach]

Use a hair dryer to melt the glue.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^ Knowsit . Soften the glue with a hairdryer cos they can be a bugger to pull off .

 

[Greeny.]

Use a hair dryer to melt the glue.

I was about to say this Best way if your not 100% sure about ripping them off

 

[littlemissnaughty]

Use a hair dryer to melt the glue.

Is this the best way, as mine are well and truly stuck on...

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

Floss is boss.

 

[steviem]

Strong fishing line or nylon string. Work it behind the plate and pull it up then down in a sawing motion as you move along from one side of the plate to the other.
then just carefully remove any left over tape and if any glue is still stuck on the paint, use swan lighter fluid and a soft cloth to remove it. Simples!!

 

[The Fatty]

bit of an old thread lol