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Old 04-24-2017, 02:37 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by shiumai View Post
If someone backs into your license plate/mount and deforms it, nothing is going to prevent scrapes to the bumper cover. I actually think that the tow hook one is your best option as it stands out further, and should stand up to a bumper tap. I bought the skene before i came up with the magnetic design, and the skene will mark the bumper if the license plate is pushed back so it contacts. my magnetic one will mark it, but it's plastic-plastic contact. I've covered the contact point with vinyl so the bumper is protected somewhat.

by the way, los angeles isn't really 'in the middle of nowhere'. that being said, i do NOT parallel park my car if i can help it.
there is not parking in New York City for under $36 for a little while unless you parallel park a car.

Yeah, drilled holes are looking better. That or the magnetic solution. Parking now is the issue. Driving violation is an easy fix. the one you have with magnets using OEM seems the best, so long as you can isolate the back plate from rubbing a lot. Wouldnt just putting a wide piece of black form on the back of the bracket work? or that still grinds probably. I would have to figure out how to get behind the bumper like you did.
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