How to repair license plate holder holes

DonJuan · 12-03-2018, 04:25 PM

Hi all, Any ideas how to go about filling in these holes? Front plates are not required in my state an I like a cleaner look.

turboawd · 12-03-2018, 04:56 PM

www.bumperplugs.com

brevets10000 · 12-03-2018, 04:58 PM

Interested to see repair possibilities as well - I had dealers take off the tag holder and send me pics before I would look at the car. I saw some where they toqued the screws so tight it was pulling the bracket through the bumper cover

DonJuan · 12-03-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

www.bumperplugs.com

That easy?? Thank you!

artem123 · 12-04-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

That easy?? Thank you!

I am not a big fan of those. )))

tntp · 12-04-2018, 09:34 AM

just put bandages or bmw stickers on those! or find some decorative screws to customize your ride to stand out in a sea of white bmws

mikew2069 · 12-04-2018, 09:50 AM

Here's a thread where I posted mine. I'm happy with them. Not much choice if you don't want to run a front plate and already have the holes....

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1551570

smyles · 12-04-2018, 10:26 AM

bondo + repaint?

DonJuan · 12-04-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by artem123

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

That easy?? Thank you!

I am not a big fan of those. )))

Yah? Why not?

DonJuan · 12-04-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by smyles

bondo + repaint?

That's always an option.

DonJuan · 12-04-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tntp

just put bandages or bmw stickers on those! or find some decorative screws to customize your ride to stand out in a sea of white bmws

I was thinking two tow hooks...

brevets10000 · 12-04-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by smyles

bondo + repaint?

probably a good option if those are hairline cracks as well in the cover

afshawnt · 12-04-2018, 12:14 PM

I was going to suggest bumper plugs as well, but it looks like there is some deep scratches or cracking. In that case I would see if a body shop could repair with filler and paint.

mikew2069 · 12-04-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

bondo + repaint?

I did that on my SRT and it just never looked 100% so I went plugs this time and I'm very happy with it.

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