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11-28-2012, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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Front License Plate Bracket
I was thinking about removing my front license plate bracket and filling the holes with bumper plugs. Does anyone know how many holes (2 or 4) there are off of the top of their head?
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11-28-2012, 02:14 PM | #3 |
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US editions is 2, the other 2 are small hooks that are connected from the bottom
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11-28-2012, 02:15 PM | #4 |
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I'm not sure what you mean by that...
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Worse, looks like they just screwed in the self tapping screws instead of pre-drilling, so the edges of the holes are slightly raised. This means just sticking bumper plugs in aren't going to sit flush. I'd have to drill out larger holes to get rid of the raised edges (which means the bracket will no longer work), or try to trim the hole edges with an exacto knife. My original idea was to DIY the bumper plugs by using plastic retainer clips from Lowe's and the touch up paint I already have. A set of 4 bumper plugs cost almost $60 If I'm just going to order them.
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11-29-2012, 08:27 AM | #7 | |
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i'll take a pic for you later, but if u look on the bottom part of the bumper (right under the lower set of holes)
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11-29-2012, 08:31 AM | #8 |
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take a look where red arrows point, thats where mine are
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11-29-2012, 10:18 AM | #9 |
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I did find it, just disappointed that they used all 4 holes.
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11-29-2012, 10:55 AM | #10 |
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yeah that sucks, try bumper plugs, thats a neat way to cover the holes without major work
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I don't like the fact that bumperplugs make you enlarge the holes so the process is not reversible. I plan to trim the raised edges and make my own plugs from Home Depot. That way if I don't like it, I can just put the bracket back on.
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11-29-2012, 03:30 PM | #12 |
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thats a better idea, i always prefer to try thing myself first
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I'm thinking of using the #280 3M 2 part bumper repair kit (less than $10) and then painting over it. I do not think that just touch-up paint alone will do a good enough job because to much sanding will be required after counter sinking the holes to get the ridges flattened.
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11-30-2012, 11:55 AM | #15 |
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Best way to prevent the holes is to do an ED next time
Ours still has the ED plate taped on, so no screws holes.
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morfinx - Not sure why they label the stuff bondo because it not the old body-filler. It actually flexible and can be used to fuse a split bumper back together, it's like a sandable harder rtv. I used it to mend a tear in my SLK bumper and it turned out looking good once sanded and shot with fresh coat of paint.
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I bought mine in the USA, but mine doesn't have any pre drilled holes. I told the dealer not to put on a front plate. I reminded him a couple of times before I took delivery. During car prep, my salesman wrote "no front plate" on the windshield with marker. So I took delivery of the car here in California with no front plate. |
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Hahahaha. I guess ED and driving a Z4 is kinda like an oxymoron. .
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