How to Install a Front License Plate without drilling the Bumper
Sep 6, 2009, 10:14 AM
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Just put mine in the other day... I have to say it doesn't look ALL THAT bad, but it does almost completely take away the 'mean' factor on the front end...
I went a solid 10 months before anyone said anything about not having a front plate and it was great.
I went a solid 10 months before anyone said anything about not having a front plate and it was great.
Oct 14, 2009, 03:21 PM
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About the issue of cable ties weakening over time, the thing to do is to get military spec tie wraps, for example ...
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=4333
As well as the material being UV resistant, the little tab in the socket is metal not plastic, so the wrap is much less likely to get loose over time.
Still have some of the 30" tie wraps left over from my racing days. Amazing what repairs you can make with tie-wraps and "racing" tape (colored duct tape). The smart guys picked a good brand of racing tape first, then color-matched the car paint.
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=4333
As well as the material being UV resistant, the little tab in the socket is metal not plastic, so the wrap is much less likely to get loose over time.
Still have some of the 30" tie wraps left over from my racing days. Amazing what repairs you can make with tie-wraps and "racing" tape (colored duct tape). The smart guys picked a good brand of racing tape first, then color-matched the car paint.
Oct 14, 2009, 06:04 PM
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I just took mine off 15 minutes ago. Instead of weather stripping, I used the soft side of velcro on the back of the bracket. I really like the zip-tie option instead of the side-mounted plate. I do need to find longer zip ties though... btw unless you're buying super cheap zip-ties, they're gonna be UV resistant.
Oct 14, 2009, 06:16 PM
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Seems like a great idea. I have been putting off doing my front plate cause I don't want the holes. I was going to use double sided tape. Maybe I will give this a try
Oct 18, 2009, 09:54 AM
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After about a month of having my front plate zip tied to the bumper, it's a little loose but definitely nothing close to falling off.
My only real concerns at this point are the little scratches left by the zip ties on the plastic. Probably going to add a lot more weather stripping this time around.
My only real concerns at this point are the little scratches left by the zip ties on the plastic. Probably going to add a lot more weather stripping this time around.
Oct 20, 2009, 12:58 PM
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After about a month of having my front plate zip tied to the bumper, it's a little loose but definitely nothing close to falling off.
My only real concerns at this point are the little scratches left by the zip ties on the plastic. Probably going to add a lot more weather stripping this time around.
My only real concerns at this point are the little scratches left by the zip ties on the plastic. Probably going to add a lot more weather stripping this time around.
Still holding strong.
Nov 22, 2009, 02:19 PM
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it's a good idea, and I thought about it, but i've used ties outside of a car before and they'll break after a while... they just start to dry out and break. I'm actually making a custom license plate using a few pieces of steel and some bolts that are already under the car... i'll post some pics when I get it finished.
May 24, 2013, 01:46 PM
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wouldn't it be easier to get a vinyl licence plate copy, i know this website that makes one, its around $90 but its worth it
http://licenceplate.ca/
http://licenceplate.ca/
Jul 31, 2013, 12:27 PM
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I did mine in vinyl and it was only $20
Just go to your local vinyl shop and ask them
If they can do that, they just scan the plate and
Print on special reflective paper
Just go to your local vinyl shop and ask them
If they can do that, they just scan the plate and
Print on special reflective paper