Plugging up license plate bumper holes? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JohnAyySays · 03-04-2013, 05:51 AM

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

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Originally Posted by JohnAyySays

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.

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
Attachment 106904 Attachment 106905 Attachment 106906

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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JohnAyySays Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hayward Posts: 362 Thanks: 149 Thanked 59 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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!(: __________________

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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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