Factory number plate surround - front

[mcmaddy]

I'm getting the front bumper ppf'd and the black factory front number plate surround will be coming off. Do I leave it off or put it back on afterwards. Anyone got any without pictures?

[Watts]

No, but how is your new toy??

[mcmaddy]

Picked it up at half two, dropped it off at detailers at half four and won't see it until next week 
Feels different to my 7 in a good way. Much tighter and even with only 7 miles on the clock it felt nice.

[Watts]

Great! It's surprising how different they are to a PP, all those little differences add up and the engine feels and sounds stronger even if you aren't pushing on. Might not be so different to a MK7.5 GTIP but then I haven't driven one.

[rajb]

My Mk7 has been PPF'd but tbh don't have pics of it without it but assume the screw hole fixings would be left behind and if refitting a standard size number plate then might as well put it back on.

Congrats on the new purchase too.

[Ceefeesh]

Here are the VW holes my bumper was left with (and two more from the dealer) when I removed mine. Good luck! I was going to put on a short plate but didn’t bother when I saw these. 

[mcmaddy]

My Mk7 has been PPF'd but tbh don't have pics of it without it but assume the screw hole fixings would be left behind and if refitting a standard size number plate then might as well put it back on.

Congrats on the new purchase too.

A standard plate will cover all the holes that are left but as you say if putting same plate back on may as well put standard fitting back 👍

[mcmaddy]

Here are the VW holes my bumper was left with (and two more from the dealer) when I removed mine. Good luck! I was going to put on a short plate but didn’t bother when I saw these. 

I asked for my plates not to be screwed on so fortunately I don't have the extra ones. I'm just not sure about sticking the plate directly onto the bumper 

[rajb]

A standard plate will cover all the holes that are left but as you say if putting same plate back on may as well put standard fitting back 👍

Generally only reason to remove the plate holder is when going to a smaller plate etc.

Plus just thought that due to the slight curvature of the bumper (I don't think it's a nicely flat surface) the plate won't sit flush which means more likelihood of it falling off after time. I removed my plate holder off the 3er but only because went short plate and I'm using a removable mounting bracket so when the plate is removed it look cleaner for shows etc.

[mcmaddy]

A standard plate will cover all the holes that are left but as you say if putting same plate back on may as well put standard fitting back 👍

Generally only reason to remove the plate holder is when going to a smaller plate etc.

Plus just thought that due to the slight curvature of the bumper (I don't think it's a nicely flat surface) the plate won't sit flush which means more likelihood of it falling off after time. I removed my plate holder off the 3er but only because went short plate and I'm using a removable mounting bracket so when the plate is removed it look cleaner for shows etc.

Cheers, I did wonder about the shape of the front bumper and I'm definitely putting a standard size plate back on.