sticking a number plate on

Swampy · 16-02-2011 11:42am #1

Hi all,

Quick question. My car's rear number plate is fixed in place by only one screw on the right. It used to have a sticky tabs on the other side to keep it level. They have now worn away. I've tried replacing them with double sided sticky tabs but I think the washing weakens them and they're useless already.

Does anyone know of any good product out there that would do the job?

Thanks,

S.

redsteveireland · 16-02-2011 11:50am

Maybe a silly answer but did you try a screw? Or is there something wrong with the bumper?

Abelloid · 16-02-2011 11:53am

Have you tried coco-pops and a drop of milk?

Swampy · 16-02-2011 11:54am

Hi,

There is no drill hole for a screw and I wouldn't have a screw cover. Would rather not have to put in a screw if I didn't have to.

Just looking for a good adhesive that will stick to the car paint and plate.

Cheers.

Abelloid · 16-02-2011 11:57am

The parts counter in Halfords usually has plate fixing adhesive pads and screws etc.

Yakuza · 16-02-2011 12:43pm

JustinOval wrote: »

Have you tried coco-pops and a drop of milk?

That stuff is the strongest bond known to man. It's like they're spot-welded on to the bowl when I'm cleaning the kids' cereal dishes

It's unusual to only have one screw hole - was the plate ever replaced, and the new one covering an old screw hole on the left?

Nissan doctor · 16-02-2011 12:52pm

If its got one screw holding one side in then just put another screw in the other side, simple as can be.

R.O.R · 16-02-2011 1:08pm

Front bumper is the easy one to do - if it's a plastic bumper cover.

Self tapping screw, power drill/screwdriver and a screw head cover. Takes about 20 seconds with a decent self tapper.

Drilling in to the boot of a new €50,000 BMW and hoping you don't hit a support strut in the boot - that takes some balls!

Eireplates · 16-02-2011 1:26pm

You can use adhesive pads but proper ones designed for automotive use.

Alternatively use a plate holder that mounts to the car and the plate sits into it.

FunkyExige · 16-02-2011 2:09pm

I always use velcro. Never had a problem with the numberplate falling off except going through a flood once!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1mt-BLACK-VELCRO-TAPE-50mm-wide-sew-sew-STRONG-/360239341734?pt=UK_Crafts_Sewing_Supplies_MJ&hash=item53dff020a6

Voodoomelon · 16-02-2011 2:19pm

http://www.eireplates.com/accessoryproducts.asp

I use the 1mm adhesive strips and they work great, even with heavy stamped metal plates.

Eireplates · 16-02-2011 2:22pm

Voodoomelon wrote: »

http://www.eireplates.com/accessoryproducts.asp

I use the 1mm adhesive strips and they work great, even with heavy stamped metal plates.

Thanks. I didn't want to post that link :pac: for fear of advertising.

The 6mm are the business too.

sticking a number plate on

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