Maddave Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Hi everyone,聽 replacing front number plate and self tapping screw in plastic has stripped thread .what's the best way of repairing this? Thanks in advance. 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Bigger screw diameter?馃檪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Usually the front bumper has raised circles marked on them where the plastic is thicker in order to take plate screws. If you move the screws up or down slightly within the circles then they will bite in again and the old holes will be unseen.Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Or a couple of these bolted through the radiator then some nuts each end? Over kill? Ignore the coolant loss.聽 Sorry, I'm bored. Lol聽 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozz Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Remove the remaining screw from the number plate, place the number plate in windscreen somewhere near where the tax disc used to sit. Alternatively, Wes has the best solution. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Buy a new bumper, I'm bored too 馃槾 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, iantt said: Or a couple of these bolted through the radiator then some nuts each end? Over kill? Ignore the coolant loss.聽 Sorry, I'm bored. Lol聽 I was thinking change the glow plugs 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 One possible (serious) suggestion is to use these which will allow you to fix the plate with machine screws and no further danger of stripped plastic threads. They're really intended for use in thin metal sheet but I think they should work in plastic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddave Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks guys , going to try bigger screws , if that doesn't work will try helicoils .Thanks for for all inputs ,some did tickle me. 聽 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypsp Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 You could always use the little sticky pads that you can get for fixing the reg-plate back into place聽馃榾 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 20 hours ago, Maddave said: Hi everyone,聽 replacing front number plate and self tapping screw in plastic has stripped thread .what's the best way of repairing this? Thanks in advance. 聽 Bolt with large penny washers聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Lenny said: Bolt with large penny washers聽 Don't know if your being serious but some garages use bolts to put rear number plates on focus. Not exactly the most pleasing to see .聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, iantt said: Don't know if your being serious but some garages use bolts to put rear number plates on focus. Not exactly the most pleasing to see .聽 I was being serious lol聽 M6 cheese head screws with penny washers and lock nuts would look ok, also the cheese head should fit inside screw caps if desired to fit those.聽 Or聽 Button head with Allen key insert would be anti theft fixings on a budget聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I got Velcro pads from Halfords 3 years ago and the plate has never budged even in car washes it's easily stolen though but nobody has bothered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 The "Command Strips" are ***** sticky and the ones I got from Wilko (拢3 for 4 strips), are rated at 3.5kg each! There are some decent double sided adhesive tapes around now, 3M VHB tape is excellent but requires some decent pressure to get it to its full strength - and woe betide you if you try sticking something when the temp is a bit low... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Agreed with Micro...I haven't screwed plates on in the last 6 or 7 years on, always used sticky pads and never lost a plate.聽 They're cheapest on eBay etc but if you need them urgently Halfords sell these which work well for the slight curve on the bumper.聽https://www.halfords.com/motoring/number-plates/number-plate-accessories/number-plate-fixers-6mm-adhesive-spacer-pads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 3 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Agreed with Micro...I haven't screwed plates on in the last 6 or 7 years on, always used sticky pads and never lost a plate.聽 They're cheapest on ebay etc but if you need them urgently Halfords sell these which work well for the slight curve on the bumper.聽https://www.halfords.com/motoring/number-plates/number-plate-accessories/number-plate-fixers-6mm-adhesive-spacer-pads Go for velcro pads, very convenient for if you fancy a bit聽of bilking!馃檮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, WES180 said: Go for velcro pads, very convenient for if you fancy a bit聽of bilking!馃檮 Well I've learnt a new word there... 聽 Velcro is good for swapping show plates on at shows tbf though!聽 Or turning your mates plates upside down which is of course hilarious... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, TomsFocus said: Well I've learnt a new word there... 聽 Velcro is good for swapping show plates on at shows tbf though!聽 Or turning your mates plates upside down which is of course hilarious... I'd聽never heard it before either until an episode of Traffic Cops a few years back. It was people filling up with fuel and driving off without paying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddave Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Will have a closer look this weekend. ***** annoying on a new car , the back of the car has proper nuts in聽boot lid. The front has聽cheap plastic lugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Maddave said: Will have a closer look this weekend. ***** annoying on a new car , the back of the car has proper nuts in聽boot lid. The front has聽cheap plastic lugs. Stuck on plates do look nicer without the protruding screw head caps and stuff, but obvious concern that you may lose your plate at some point (or some beggar will nick it!).聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Plate holders with hidden screws plus sticky pads to allow the holder to conform to bumper curves.聽Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)聽聽聽聽 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddave Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Have got these:- 聽DEZENTOFIX License Plate Frame (2 Pieces) | *NEW* Offer | SLIM Frame | License Plate Holder aesthetic | Number Plate Holder | Bestselling Registration Plate Holder on amazon.de https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073Q21CPV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KQ-DCbVR6ERC7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Why lol? Now you will need a聽new number plate聽too as its聽going to look a bit daft with the holes in your existing one聽or have you not drilled your new plate yet? Why didn't you just put fatter screws in or as Stoney said move the plate up or down slightly and screw new holes through the round raised screw section on the聽bumper that wouldn't be seen? 聽 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddave Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Had to get new plates as just bought some personalised plates lol. Didn't want to drill the new plates and this seemed the best solution for the front . Also a bit more secure than sticky pads on the car. Also I have bought the "bling" gel plates. 聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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