Stick on vinyl number plates

[Mark-R]

I saw that a while ago in your earlier posts, thanks, shows exactly where the transmitter is.

I've ordered some plates from one stop. They said the plates do not contain metal and they had never heard of this problem before. I'll fit the front temporarily with gaffa tape and try out the cruise control and see what happens. Hopefully it'll be OK.

I have a one stop plate and a metal detector indicates it contains metal so I will be interested to see how you get on with your tests.

 

[Masklin]

Saw this earlier in this week’s Auto Express...

 

[AnthonyLR]

Number Plate Acrylic BSAU145d - Jepson & Co

I think it’s a grey area. I believe as long as the font and spacing are good the police will turn a blind eye. Wonder if anyone has been told to change their acrylic plate?

 

[Badders256]

Another shoutout for the vinyl plates from onestopnumberplates. Great service.

only trouble I’m having is now fitting them. The front was easy enough, dab of silicon in the screw holes and sanded down to smooth as the drilled holes had quite a raised edge.

having trouble with the rear as there is a 3/4 inch thick indentation about 6 inches long, about 1/4 inch deep. I don’t want to silicon the whole lot, but may well use blu tack for the bulk of it and silicon over the top as I think the adhesive will stick better to filler rather than putty.
Any other suggestions to fill the indent?

 

[Badders256]

Excuse the dirt!!

 

[Medved_77]

Excuse the dirt!!

I'd avoid the stick on plates for the rear. You really need a smooth flat surfuce for the vinyl to stick to to prevent any bubbling.

I went stick on for the front and a standard plain rear plate with 3M adhesive tape on the rear.

 

[Badders256]

I'd avoid the stick on plates for the rear. You really need a smooth flat surfuce for the vinyl to stick to to prevent any bubbling.

I went stick on for the front and a standard plain rear plate with 3M adhesive tape on the rear.

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I did contemplate that but then I remembered how hard the other half/kids slam the boot lid!

I do have some spare 3M VHB from refitting the rim protectors (after the missus took them clean off on the kerb right outside our place ) so may give that a go if I don’t get good contact on the vinyl

 

[Pazz]

I'd avoid the stick on plates for the rear. You really need a smooth flat surfuce for the vinyl to stick to to prevent any bubbling.

I went stick on for the front and a standard plain rear plate with 3M adhesive tape on the rear.

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I did the same. Best setup IMO.

 

[AnthonyLR]

I did the same. Best setup IMO.

Same for me, but I left the black rear underplate there. You can just see it but it looks fine

 

[Mickeyflea]

Done it, and not a problem so far. I think a prefcelift might be an issue.

When you take the old bracket off you'll be left with a few small holes. I didn't even bother filling those but you can see them just about through the new number plate.

Hi there. Have you got a picture? I fancy doing this and would like to see a real finished article.
Cheers

 

[AnthonyLR]

Hi there. Have you got a picture? I fancy doing this and would like to see a real finished article.
Cheers

If you look earlier in this thread, such as post #21, there are photos

 

[Mickeyflea]

If you look earlier in this thread, such as post #21, there are photos

Cheers

 

[Roy W.]

Hi there. Have you got a picture? I fancy doing this and would like to see a real finished article.
Cheers

Photos of mine here:

Stick on number plate

And step-by-step instructions here:

Stick on number plate

 

[Noel83]

Another shoutout for the vinyl plates from onestopnumberplates. Great service.

only trouble I’m having is now fitting them. The front was easy enough, dab of silicon in the screw holes and sanded down to smooth as the drilled holes had quite a raised edge.

having trouble with the rear as there is a 3/4 inch thick indentation about 6 inches long, about 1/4 inch deep. I don’t want to silicon the whole lot, but may well use blu tack for the bulk of it and silicon over the top as I think the adhesive will stick better to filler rather than putty.
Any other suggestions to fill the indent?

I had no problem with the rear one no bubbles just don’t press in over the dipped bit

front one was way harder but both look great

 

[Mickeyflea]

Decided to fit my stick-on plates today

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They look great

 

[Roy W.]

They look great

Thanks. And nine months later with lots of washing they still look like new

 

[MrBadger]

You need to use a bit more elbow grease

 

[Mr H]

I did contemplate that but then I remembered how hard the other half/kids slam the boot lid!

You need a power boot

 

[Mickeyflea]

Thanks. And nine months later with lots of washing they still look like new

I was going to order my front one today but they are on hols until June 27th

 

[stonecoldrmw]

So, I finally got round to fitting my vinyl front plate today. It looks good but I'm not 100% happy with it. To be precise, I'm probably miffed with my DIY skills but hey ho.

I countersunk the screw holes and then filled them with blu tack however I now dont think I took it down enough.

I worked the air/bubbles/water out like an absolute trojan but it was to no avail and I have small air pockets over the screw holes.

Also, just above the '2', the edge of the plate was struggling to stick down, due to damged caused when it came through my letter box.

All in all, I'm 85% happy I think. Worst case scenario, I will fit the original mount and stick the metal plate to that.