Reg-plate screw-holes on the boot?

[Darren S]

I'm ordering some new plates for the 182. Nothing flashy/different font or anything, but my originals are definitely looking tatty now.

Anyway, the front bumper one I'm fine with as it's clearly screwed on through the plastic. However, what's the best solution to cap off/cover the screw holes left in the boot lid? (WhyTF they couldn't just sticky-pad them on in the first place - I've no idea )

I did just think about taping the holes over, but could this help induce rust by trapping moisture next to the exposed metal? I also thought about dabbing the lips of the open holes with something like Waxoyl underseal in order to stave off rust - or is that just a little excessive?

Any suggestions would be great, guys....

Cheers,
D.

 

[Beef-Mc]

It's just two small circular stickers from standard, so can't seem them being overly water proof.

 

[jaysjetski]

just use a touch up stick. then tap over with the plate adhesive pads.

 

[Alastair.]

tbh they dont really rust,i removed a original plate from a 2001 clio which was screwed through the boot and there wasnt really fek all there.

 

[Darren S]

Cheers guys - much appreciated. :approve:

D.

 

[Neat]

I've just Velcro'd on some new plates. For the rear I had four holes to deal with. 2 or 3 had a bit of rust extending 2 or 3mm in some directions from the hole. Scraped it back to bare metal with a small screwdriver, cleaned with meths., dried with hairdryer, applied rust treatment (Kurust I think it's called), hairdrier again, 2nd coat rust treatment, hairdryer again, laquer (didn't have any matching touch-up), hairdrier. Then I applied the Velcro over the top (I heated the panel and the adhesive of the Velcro before applying to ensure a good bond.) IMO You may as well make sure you deal with any bare metal/rust now rather than leave it.