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Old 10-21-2011, 08:13 PM
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mount my plate on side?

Just got a ticket for having my license plate in my windshield. I am going to be mounting my bracket tomorrow and installing it on the bumper using double sided tape. Has anyone used this method before? Any tips? I'm not drilling holes. Also should I do it in the center or to the side? I don't have a stock mount I will be buying from auto zone. Thanks for your help
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:18 PM
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I just used 3M double sided tape, no need for the bracket

 
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:20 PM
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Oh. has that scratched your paint at all?
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:22 PM
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Do you have the tow hook cover hole? If so Stillen offers a bracket that utilizes that hole that requires now drilling or sticky tape that eventually may fall off.

If someone can chime in and link this Stillen plate or other similar items feel free. I know I've seen it talked about on the forum a bunch of times before.
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadiotica
Do you have the tow hook cover hole? If so Stillen offers a bracket that utilizes that hole that requires now drilling or sticky tape that eventually may fall off.

If someone can chime in and link this Stillen plate or other similar items feel free. I know I've seen it talked about on the forum a bunch of times before.
3M double sided tape will not come off... i cant even pull the plate off its on for good till i take a heat gun to it to soften up the tape
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:26 PM
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Oh. has that scratched your paint at all?
Not at all, its not even touching the paint
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:56 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/STILLEN-FRON...item2a123fd47c

you can find imitators for less i think but thats the one in question ... i use zip ties... no paint damage, secure, and easy.
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 09:55 PM
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Glad I live in a state that only requires one plate
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadiotica
Do you have the tow hook cover hole? If so Stillen offers a bracket that utilizes that hole that requires now drilling or sticky tape that eventually may fall off.

If someone can chime in and link this Stillen plate or other similar items feel free. I know I've seen it talked about on the forum a bunch of times before.
i have the stillen plate holder. a little pricey but way better than drilling holes.
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 10:00 PM
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I used one of those large black clips for mine, clips the plate bracket to the tow hook cut-out in the bumper. There's a DIY for this on here somewhere.
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 10:08 PM
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I used 3M double sided tape, "industrial strength", for my clutch mod... Lasted about 2 months and literally disintegrated, now I just JB welded the mod. Not saying use JB weld for a plate lol. But I've not been too impressed with 3M's tape as far as durability.
 
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Old 10-21-2011, 10:20 PM
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I tried the 3M Double Sided Adhesive on one of my cars, I even had a license plate frame so it would look like it was mounted correctly. The Sheriff asked how it was mounted and I told him, his response was...."Go home and mount it right!" So be prepared for a cop that thinks like we do....
Gary
 
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Originally Posted by herrschaft
I used one of those large black clips for mine, clips the plate bracket to the tow hook cut-out in the bumper. There's a DIY for this on here somewhere.
https://g35driver.com/forums/body-in...es-needed.html
 
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im soo glad we dont have to have front plates in florida
 
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Originally Posted by gary c
I tried the 3M Double Sided Adhesive on one of my cars, I even had a license plate frame so it would look like it was mounted correctly. The Sheriff asked how it was mounted and I told him, his response was...."Go home and mount it right!" So be prepared for a cop that thinks like we do....
Gary
Wow Gary... Cali is a pain lol
 


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