Front license plate hole "fixes"
I got some plugs at an auto store and got some color matching paint on a website for about $35. That's for a 12 or 16 oz can I can't remember, but the color looks dead on. I was going to get the dealer paint matching pen, but I didn't want to pay $20 for a little paint pen that supposedly doesn't get good results. I don't know for sure, but I didn't want to risk it for $20. That website where I got the paint got good reviews so I went with them. I put a few coats of clear coat over them as well, but I haven't gotten a chance to put them on yet.
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for anyone who has Rally Red, i just ordered this:
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/1-2-oz-r...231713919.html
not just for the plate, but for all the tiny white specs of rock chips i get. hopefully it doesnt suck.
that^
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/1-2-oz-r...231713919.html
not just for the plate, but for all the tiny white specs of rock chips i get. hopefully it doesnt suck.
It distracts from the overall lines of the front of the car, i am a designer so I am picky about looks/design... and when i look at the front with the plate bracket on there, I just can't stop looking at it, when the focus should be on the aggressive styling and contrast between the grill area and the rest of the front.
Last edited by irvinX; May 14, 2013 at 01:49 AM.
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From: Russellville, AR
I got some plugs at an auto store and got some color matching paint on a website for about $35. That's for a 12 or 16 oz can I can't remember, but the color looks dead on. I was going to get the dealer paint matching pen, but I didn't want to pay $20 for a little paint pen that supposedly doesn't get good results. I don't know for sure, but I didn't want to risk it for $20. That website where I got the paint got good reviews so I went with them. I put a few coats of clear coat over them as well, but I haven't gotten a chance to put them on yet.
I got some plugs at an auto store and got some color matching paint on a website for about $35. That's for a 12 or 16 oz can I can't remember, but the color looks dead on. I was going to get the dealer paint matching pen, but I didn't want to pay $20 for a little paint pen that supposedly doesn't get good results. I don't know for sure, but I didn't want to risk it for $20. That website where I got the paint got good reviews so I went with them. I put a few coats of clear coat over them as well, but I haven't gotten a chance to put them on yet.
I'm sure they look like regular plugs. I'm more interested in what store you bought them from and what brand. If you can provide a link, it would be much more beneficial for everyone interested.
I got the plugs at O'Reilly Auto. The part that actually goes into the hole sare a little too small to hold it in place but the surrounding part covers up the holes perfect so I was going to use some epoxy or something to hold them in place.
My Evo X is GG and I still haven't put them on yet, but this is how they turned out...
My Evo X is GG and I still haven't put them on yet, but this is how they turned out...
I hate front plates, and PA doesn't require a front plate. Bought the car from a dealership and then removed the front plate bracket, but i'm left with these three ugly holes.
My idea is to get some round white vinyl stickers and put them over the holes... but im thinking just any white isn't going to match. Anyone else have a solution or post what you did to fix.
And I don't need to hear "just put the plate back on"! It ruins the best looking part of these cars
My idea is to get some round white vinyl stickers and put them over the holes... but im thinking just any white isn't going to match. Anyone else have a solution or post what you did to fix.
And I don't need to hear "just put the plate back on"! It ruins the best looking part of these cars
Can you tell me the hole size? Is it the OEM sized ones?
These ones are perfect for the holes in my bumper. Any smaller and they would be too small. These ones barley cover up the holes with enough room for the epoxy. I might be getting rid of these ones though because I might be getting an after market bumper.
...what are you using epoxy for...