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Fixing number plate to front PU

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YOUR RESEARCHFixing number plate to front PU

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Use good quality waterproof velcro (available at some halfords)

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I use good quality waterproof velcro (available at some Halfords).

Fixing number plate to front PU
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Use fixing tape is a bit tricky

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Suggestion · Original poster

I want to avoid having to drill and screw my number plate to the mounting bracket on the front PU, but because the unit is curved, using fixing tape is a bit tricky.

Fixing number plate to front PU
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Leading evidence: 'Use good quality waterproof velcro (available at some halfords)' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Use fixing tape is a bit tricky' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use original screw holes

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Try and heat the plate into the desired shape ..the pads will have to very sticky to hold it to the shape,or silicone it in place overnight with pressure on the outside edge ,I just used the original screw holes to fix untill I buy some new plates then I will use the unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use fixing tape is a bit tricky

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Suggestion · Original poster

I want to avoid having to drill and screw my number plate to the mounting bracket on the front PU, but because the unit is curved, using fixing tape is a bit tricky.

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use standard sticky pads

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Suggestion · Original poster

I've been using the standard sticky pads that Halfords sell (which have worked impressively with previous cars, with FLAT front mountings) so I was wondering whether "No More Nails" on a roll would be anymore robust?

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

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Suggestion

Try and heat the plate into the desired shape ..the pads will have to very sticky to hold it to the shape,or silicone it in place overnight with pressure on the outside edge ,I just used the original screw holes to fix untill I buy some new plates then I will use the unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

Fixing number plate to front PU
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Use fixing tape is a bit tricky

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Suggestion · Original poster

I want to avoid having to drill and screw my number plate to the mounting bracket on the front PU, but because the unit is curved, using fixing tape is a bit tricky.

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use good quality waterproof velcro (available at some halfords)

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I use good quality waterproof velcro (available at some Halfords).

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use original screw holes

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

Try and heat the plate into the desired shape ..the pads will have to very sticky to hold it to the shape,or silicone it in place overnight with pressure on the outside edge ,I just used the original screw holes to fix untill I buy some new plates then I will use the unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use standard sticky pads

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion · Original poster

I've been using the standard sticky pads that Halfords sell (which have worked impressively with previous cars, with FLAT front mountings) so I was wondering whether "No More Nails" on a roll would be anymore robust?

Fixing number plate to front PU

Use unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Try and heat the plate into the desired shape ..the pads will have to very sticky to hold it to the shape,or silicone it in place overnight with pressure on the outside edge ,I just used the original screw holes to fix untill I buy some new plates then I will use the unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

Fixing number plate to front PU
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I thought I'd been successful in getting it fixed, as I left it cure for a good 24 hours, with pressure applied via various means to the plate, and it's lasted well for about 8 months, but now is starting to lift away of the sides.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I want to avoid having to drill and screw my number plate to the mounting bracket on the front PU, but because the unit is curved, using fixing tape is a bit tricky. I thought I'd been successful in getting it fixed, as I left it cure for a good 24 hours, with pressure applied via various means to the plate, and it's lasted well for about 8 months, but now is starting to lift away of the sides. I've been using the standard sticky pads that Halfords sell (which have worked impressively with previous cars, with FLAT front mountings) so I was wondering whether "No More Nails" on a roll would be anymore robust? What do the rest of you do? Screw fix 'em?

POST 2Original post

Try and heat the plate into the desired shape ..the pads will have to very sticky to hold it to the shape,or silicone it in place overnight with pressure on the outside edge ,I just used the original screw holes to fix untill I buy some new plates then I will use the unscrewed method ,,backs are no problem

POST 4Original post

I use good quality waterproof velcro (available at some Halfords). Mine have not lifted at ends even after 2 years. My local OPC has been fixing plates this way for some time. The other advantage is that you can swap to show plates for concours, track days etc.

POST 5Original post

Change to an industrial decal "plate". Plod couldn't care less whether its a plastic plate or a decal, provided its regulation size/colour. JohnC 993turbo

POST 7Original post

If you go to a motor trader part supplier ie Partco they will supply a roll of double sided tape that will hold. I have the plate S1 COT on my C4S and i cut my plates leaving the leagl 1' either side. I then cut the front mounting to the same lenght as the plate and it look great. Never had any problems. Easy to get another plastic mounting if you want to keep on original. Can send of pictures if you like.

POST 9Original post

Away on business until Friday night, will forward on then

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