Screwing on number plate

[JDM]

Hi all,

I have just got a new plate for my car and the sticky pads do not manage to keep the plate on. Tried heavy duty velcro pads and the sticky pads supplied. I think this is because i have the facelift MK2 clio which has a curved front bumper. So now I want to screw my number plate on, however I'm not sure on the best way of lining the holes up. Any advice on the best way of making sure i screw the holes in the number plate in the right places? I was thinking bluetac on top of the holes, line the plate up and stick the bluetac to the plate. From there mark the positions. Think there could be an easier and more obvious way though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Wrighty.]

Do you have the old plates ? Put them on top of the new ones to line up the holes.

 

[clioben182]

Drill the holes in the plate first, then hold the plate up in position on the bumper and drill the hole in the bumper going through the hole in the plate. If you haven't got a very steady hand blu tack the plate in position while you drill

 

[JDM]

Unfortunately I don't have the old plates anymore. Didn't think about drilling new holes in the bumper, I may give that a go! Cheers guys

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Sticky pads will hold the plate fine. Tbh anyone would struggle trying to pull my plate off

 

[The Russian.]

3m Velcro pads> everything else.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250518242664

 

[craigRS]

Silicone/no nails?

 

[cat171]

Sticky pads will hold the plate fine. Tbh anyone would struggle trying to pull my plate off

Yep, screws look crap!! Don't do it!

 

[Coops Mk1]

as above, stick on Velcro works best, can remove the plates to clean behind them too then

 

[172_Tom]

Double sided foam tape works well IME.

 

[Rhino172]

+1 for velcro

I've used these on every car I've had and never had an issue. Make sure you clean/dry the area thoroughly before sticking on.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_197897_langId_-1_categoryId_255230

 

[MarcB]

Worked with number plates for years (making & fitting them) and nothing comes close to this stuff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Sup...booking_Glue_Tape_EH&var=&hash=item3a707abf1f

 

[chaski]

I just used genuine velcro circles, 3 on each plate, have some left over, might stick some more on but... getting the plates off to wash behind them the other day was hardly easy!