I took off my front plate and there are four holes from the front bracket, has anyone filled the holes or had them filled professionaly? If I could get it done for under 100$ I would have it done........ otherwise I think I'm SOL
Filling holes from front license plate bracket
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I took off my front plate and there are four holes from the front bracket, has anyone filled the holes or had them filled professionaly? If I could get it done for under 100$ I would have it done........ otherwise I think I'm SOL
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Just an idea....but maybe get yourself some stainless carriage bolts to plug the holes. If the holes you speak of are the little square ones like the ones I have in my front bumper.
the easiest and best looking way IMO is to get these: http://www.bumperplugs.com/ they mostly cater to Porsche but if you e-mail them with the size of the holes, your make and model of vehicle, and your factory paint code they can hook you up. get ready though, they're pricey (start at $25 a pair)
i don't know if you care or not but Texas state law requires you display a front license plate. local cops will leave you alone but highway patrol will get you if they see you. trust me.
BTW the first saturday in june we're going to the drag strip in ennis to do a little racing. try to make it if you can
i don't know if you care or not but Texas state law requires you display a front license plate. local cops will leave you alone but highway patrol will get you if they see you. trust me.
BTW the first saturday in june we're going to the drag strip in ennis to do a little racing. try to make it if you can
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will these said "christmas tree style" push in clips give me a flat surfaced result? Saw the porsche bumper plugs, not really the effect i was going for but thanks n e ways. yeah i know the smokies may hassle me, that's why i have it in my console, you know the old "bracket just broke this morning" bit works every time. and to cajun hemi mine are actually round, poorly drilled, and i think be paint around the holes might be buckled a bit also.
No the christmas tree clips are not going to give you a flat look. They are exactly what you are seeing on the porsche site(thought i would just give you a cheaper idea rather than paying 25$ for .50 clips). As for being around $100 its going to be more than that to do a professional quality job.
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Chance...you can get chrome caps at some hardware stores, they would look ok about a buck a piece. Slinger's right....the cost of a few tickets isn't worth it.. Everyone else has a front plate too so no one even notices. I know it's not what "we" would like but life aint always fair.
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thats the best idea i've heard yet KAWI9R i may even try to buy a can of paint & clearcoat to try it myself. I am a master finisher when it comes to wooden products......... my whole house is unfinished furniture that i have done myself, i'll give that a shot.
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Take some 320 grit wet sanding paper and sand off all of the texture with water. Only do the outer edge as you dont see the middle when the plate is on.Wash it down with some fast drying solvent and prime it with 3-4 good coats of primer.Let that dry good. Sand that with 600 wet but dont burn through the primer and paint it with the mopar spray paint and clearcoat.Here is a pic of mine on my truck but its black and hard too see.I painted all of my textured items on my truck it looks great.The way Ive written to do it isnt the exact proper way but will be good enough for a plate bracket.
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·KAWI9R, did you also sand and paint your door handles??
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