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JohnAyySays 03-04-2013 05:51 AM

Plugging up license plate bumper holes?
 
Hello everyone, I am about to order the grimmspeed relocation license plate kit because I really hate the centered mounting bracket that the dealer put up. Has anyone found a solution for covering up the bumper holes?

jstans84 03-04-2013 06:22 AM

Duct tape.

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Miniata 03-04-2013 06:48 AM

My solution was to ask the dealer not to drill/install the front plate. They complied, even though we are a front plate state. Had they not, I would have refused the car. For a DIY method, nothing is going to look great, but I guess you could fill the holes with silicone sealant and use touch-up paint to try and blend it in.

mezdup 03-04-2013 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnAyySays (Post 770667)
Hello everyone, I am about to order the grimmspeed relocation license plate kit because I really hate the centered mounting bracket that the dealer put up. Has anyone found a solution for covering up the bumper holes?

if they already drilled and installed the bracket i see no point in relocating the plate. unless you just don't like it centered, but i don't think the bumper is going to ever look good after you remove the bracket unless you pay to have it filled and refinished.

Clipdat 03-04-2013 12:37 PM

These: www.bumperplugs.com

whaap 03-04-2013 12:41 PM

Black rubber buttons (plugs) at your hardware store.

JohnAyySays 03-04-2013 06:30 PM

Just to clarify, the only holes that was drilled was in on the black grill part and not on the actual painted bumper. I think ill go with a black rubber plugs that whaap suggested. Thanks!(:

Clipdat 03-04-2013 06:52 PM

Sweet, there you go! Didn't realize the holes weren't on the painted surface.

BRZPDX 03-04-2013 07:05 PM

My dealer hooked me up with one. They were rubber plugs with holes, and plugged the holes with a plastic plugs.

You can kinda see the 2 plugs in the front.. I'm waiting for a new "stache" if they ever come out with CF ones or something.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...00633000_n.jpg

Bramick 04-12-2015 12:47 PM

Trimmed the bumper edges for a smooth fit and snapped right in.

http://m.lowes.com/pd/The-Hillman-Gr...-Plugs/3013226
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Photos here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42675

ryoma 04-12-2015 04:06 PM

I wrapped mine in CF vinyl. Make sure you shave down any material that sticks out though, otherwise it will show in the vinyl. I didn't shave one hole down and it kind of sticks out while you can't see the other hole.


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