Best number plate / plate holder style

[Corey_R]

Yeah - it's a nice bit of kit

[ziggyboy]

I'm getting my car opti-coated as I type this and requested my front dealer-fitted bumper holder to be taken off. I've also spoken to Philip from Lakin about his plate holders and I'm ordering a set from him this week. The plan is to spray paint the front and back holders to my car's colour (Platinum Grey Metallic).

Will post pics when it's all done!

[Rob_R]

I'm getting my car opti-coated as I type this and requested my front dealer-fitted bumper holder to be taken off. I've also spoken to Philip from Lakin about his plate holders and I'm ordering a set from him this week. The plan is to spray paint the front and back holders to my car's colour (Platinum Grey Metallic).

Will post pics when it's all done!

Colour coding the lakin plate holders is a good idea as it will blend in well to the bumper. Look forward to seeing pics when it's done.

[Fab_R]

Did the Europlate delete yesterday.

Replaced the area with Carbon Fibre look vinyl.

Number plate now double sided taped on

[Rob_R]

Fab_R, you've come up with yet another option for peoples to consider. Looks good. Very sleek and tidy.

[Fab_R]

Fab_R, you've come up with yet another option for peoples to consider. Looks good. Very sleek and tidy.

Thanks Rob... Yeah something that is cheap and effective in my opinion.

And covering the stupid big holes

[Rob_R]

Thanks Rob... Yeah something that is cheap and effective in my opinion.

And covering the stupid big holes

Anything is better than those dumb ass holes. Wonder when someone comes up with the idea of filling them with led lights!!

[ziggyboy]

Did the Europlate delete yesterday.

Replaced the area with Carbon Fibre look vinyl.

Number plate now double sided taped on

Where did you get your carbon fibre vinyl? And how did you cut it?

[drewnsue25]

i have black polo gti with queensland personalised slimline plates back and front black with gold letters looks so good ! glad i didnt get a bigger one on back slimline look great all over ! ps i was lucky to get the last GTI plate left

[Pullstarter]

Due to the ACT Govt not giving us an option for Euro plates, I removed the big black piece of plastic from the front bumper. Works well on a dark coloured Golf....not sure how those 2x plastic plugs would look on a white/silver Golf...

Step 1-remove number plate
Step 2-press in the centre of the x4 plastic plugs.
Step 3-pry out 4x plastic plugs and remove Euro plate holder
Step 4-clean and polish were the holder was sitting directly on the front bumper bar
Step 5-remount the front number plate in (possibly) existing holes.
Step 6-depending on the size of your number plate, refit the necessary plastic plugs to cover up the holes left behind. Faux parking sensors? Oh well....

Cheers
Stu

Am I right in assuming you only had to plug the 2 upper, outer holes from the number plate holder? The lower, further in holes are covered by the plate? Also is that front plate a slim line?

Cheers
Simon

[Mi16 Man]

Spot on Simon. The standard plate bracket has 4 holes. My front slimline plate covers the inner holes. Just plug the outer ones with the remaining 2 plugs. Luckily, the colour of the car ensures the black plugs don't stand out too much.

They are not a perfect fit, slightly loose but will never fall out.

If you need a hand, let me know. Happy to help.

Cheers
Stu

[Pullstarter]

Thanks Stu much appreciated. I was looking at these bumper plugs:

BumperPlugs.com

But they seem to works best with a 1/4 inch hole. I'm assuming the hole the clip things would leave would be much bigger than that?

May even just use some grommets?

[GTD Dubber]

Thanks Stu much appreciated. I was looking at these bumper plugs:

BumperPlugs.com

But they seem to works best with a 1/4 inch hole. I'm assuming the hole the clip things would leave would be much bigger than that?

May even just use some grommets?

I used Bumper Plugs to fill the two outside holes. You are right, the hole left by pushing out the existing plugs does leave a larger hole. I just wrapped some tape around the stem of the plug and it fitted nice and tight. I bought CSG coloured plugs to match the bumper.
The colour matches perfectly. If I get a nice day, I'll post a pic.

[Pullstarter]

No problems with it staying in place? Cheers for the info

[duff_boy]

Removed the Euro holder plastic thing on my carbon steel grey GTI, remounted the plate with double sided tape and used colour-coded BumperPlugs to fill the outer 2 holes which the plate doesn't cover. Plugs were a loose fit in the holes, i just put a bit of clear silicone on them and they're stuck in very firmly now Looks great, i will post a pic up soon so you guys can have a look.