Velcro pads for numberplate?

[Loz H]

Hi all.

Looking for some Velcro pads to hold my numberplate on.

I remember seeing about some velcro circles you can get from halfords but when I went in the said they didnt stock anything like that.

So, whats everyone got?

Cheers

 

[Fletcher]

B&Q also do Velcro coins.

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

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

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_204219_langId_-1_categoryId_255230


I've just stuck mine on personally though, don't see the point in velcro!

 

[Rob19]

Hi, I just got some heavy duty Velcro from halfords, one strip each side, works fine.

 

[Knuckles]

lying b******s. The past few times i've been in for velcro coins they've had them.

 

[Loz H]

Haha thought something was amiss!

Ive ordered those from your top link ThomasBrentnall
cheers

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

No worries mate

 

[b3nchy]

How we'll does Velcro last?? Only I'm thinking of changing mine so that I can swap my plates over from time to time but I'm not convinced the Velcro would last very long. It always seems to pull off 1 surface or the other

 

[Fletcher]

How we'll does Velcro last?? Only I'm thinking of changing mine so that I can swap my plates over from time to time but I'm not convinced the Velcro would last very long. It always seems to pull off 1 surface or the other

I've had the same Velcro coins for over 4 years without any problems.

 

[llgsimpson]

my wifes number plate fell off, so got some heavy duty 50mm wide doublesided reinforced tape, if that plate falls off its taking the bumper with it haha

 

[Andyman]

Velcro aka quick release reg plates, i wonder why

 

[Loz H]

Velcro aka quick release reg plates, i wonder why

Basically...

The screws on mine have rusted solid an look s**t, so my idea was just to change the screws over. But then I changed my mind and i want it so there is no screws at all.

BUT i would also like to be able to take my plates off while cleaning the car as I find they are a pain for trapping water when drying

So yeah! Either that or its just a poor-mans James Bond trick

 

[AlexW]

I used some Velcro discs from ebay. Heavy duty ones.

Helpful when cleaning the car, and swapping between 3/4 front plate to standard front plate if ever pulled for it.

 

[MonacoDan]

Got some Velcro coins from halfords yesterday and fitted them, very useful when cleaning the car

 

[b3nchy]

Swapping more at shows/photo shoots personally but screws are a pain in the bum

 

[Fletcher]

Swapping more at shows/photo shoots personally but screws are a pain in the bum

I agree. Cars IMO look 100 better without fugly UK plates on. I always run on track with them off too.

 

[b3nchy]

Gonna have to buy some Velcro and test it but it normally falls off after a few swaps for me

 

[Fletcher]

Gonna have to buy some Velcro and test it but it normally falls off after a few swaps for me

Either you are buying crap Velcro coins/ pads or applying them wrong.

 

[LukeyyJ]

Can't you get like a big strip of Velcro?

 

[Fletcher]

Can't you get like a big strip of Velcro?

Yes you can.

 

[LukeyyJ]

Fair enough, my plates are held on with double sided tape haha

 

[cat171]

I think screws etc look terrible so that was why I used it. I don't take them off.

 

[warwickstingray]

You could use super glue like the previous owner did on mine. It'll never come off and you get a nice crispy white finish that is impossible to remove on the surrounding paint where it dribbles down from applying way too much! It's awesome!! Everyone should do it!

 

[cat171]

You could use super glue like the previous owner did on mine. It'll never come off and you get a nice crispy white finish that is impossible to remove on the surrounding paint where it dribbles down from applying way too much! It's awesome!! Everyone should do it!

What the actual f**k ?? No way!!

 

[warwickstingray]

Yes way! I replaced the bumper as it had a cut out so the glue on that is gone but it's still along the paint on the boot lid under and round the number plate. Polished up it passes a six feet test but get up close and the stupidity is clearly visible. Thank Christ he let his wallet do the rest of the work on the car in his ownership!! Even No-nails would have made more sense!!

 

[AshyC GT]

Holy thread revival...

Thought it was better than starting a new thread.

What's everyone using to secure number plates. I recall a thread with people recommending velcor coins.

I have some velcro tape, it was super sticky and the velcro had some real grab. The downside is the plates are slowly slipping down as the glue is melting in this heat.

So.... What you got?

 

[Matt e]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00186Q5WW/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00186Q5WW/?tag=cliospnet01-21

These.

3 on each plate, rock solid.

 

[AshyC GT]

CS to the rescue 👌

 

[Trainerbrow]

Standard stick on strips of velcro from Tesco, half the price of amazon, does the same job.

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/258140686?srsltid=AfmBOopnbYruvOh1W41jBE_yjU9oMHFfQPGontJNc7P2hLw4q44M-3O-

 

[frayz]

Use 3M Dual Locks. Way better than Velcro. More solid and easier to remove/replace

 

[Nickw88]

I've used the heavy duty 3m velcro coins for years across my last 4 or so cars. Never once fallen off as they really do grip well (to the point where they're genuinely quite hard to pull off).

Personally, I affix the softer side to the back of the plate and the coarser side on the car. In my head I tell myself the coarser side is less likely to get ruined when washing the car 🤷‍♂️ Realistically, it probably makes no difference

 

[Brigsy]

I also use velcro 3m coins on the r26. Plates have been off a few times and no issues/still solid, plates have never moved with heat or 150+ mph on the autobahns.

Warm up the adhesive with a hairdryer prior to fitting. Goes sticky as fook.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

I've used the heavy duty 3m velcro coins for years across my last 4 or so cars. Never once fallen off as they really do grip well (to the point where they're genuinely quite hard to pull off).

Personally, I affix the softer side to the back of the plate and the coarser side on the car. In my head I tell myself the coarser side is less likely to get ruined when washing the car 🤷‍♂️ Realistically, it probably makes no difference

Same way I stick them on too, plus if you align the plate back on not quite central on the velcro it's only the softer side that could potentially rub on the paint or whatever.