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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Watts on 08 March 2016, 19:00
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The person at my dealer must've had their eyes closed when they fitted my rear numberplate such is the degree of wonkiness. I'm going to re-fit it but memories of the last time keep flooding back when nothing seemed to work until I screwed it on and I don't want to do that. So what tape have others found to be successful? I've looked at some on line and reviews are either "brilliant" or "fell off" and nothing inbetween.
Thanks :smiley:
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Halfords double sided number plate pads - not failed me yet :)
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Cheers Ant, those were the ones I was looking at. Perhaps it is all in the thoroughness of the preparation?
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Make sure the area is as clean as possible. Use a clay bar and some tar remover to remove as much decontamination as possible
One way would be to use number plate holders or, I at one point, used velcro :smiley:
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Thanks Rhyso. I was considering dried weetabix as that stuff is almost impossible to remove from bowls :grin:
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Thanks Rhyso. I was considering dried weetabix as that stuff is almost impossible to remove from bowls :grin:
LOL
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Thanks Rhyso. I was considering dried weetabix as that stuff is almost impossible to remove from bowls :grin:
Combine with dried rice krispies :wink:
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Thanks Rhyso. I was considering dried weetabix as that stuff is almost impossible to remove from bowls :grin:
Combine with dried rice krispies :wink:
porridge is better I think :laugh:
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+1 on the Halfords double sided pads. Haven't had problems with mine since I fitted the new plates when I picked up my car.
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Cheers Barry, porridge is great but I'll stick to it for my brekkie (unlike my numberplate to bumper!).
Thanks Geobog, I'll probably go with the Halfords option with plenty of prep but maybe not quite so far as claying although I do appreciate Rhyso's input.
Thank's everybody! I'll come and find you all if it falls off...
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Cheers Barry, porridge is great but I'll stick to it for my brekkie (unlike my numberplate to bumper!).
Thanks Geobog, I'll probably go with the Halfords option with plenty of prep but maybe not quite so far as claying although I do appreciate Rhyso's input.
Thank's everybody! I'll come and find you all if it falls off...
ok you could try these then :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NUMBER-PLATE-STICKY-PADS-X10-/331564612581?hash=item4d32ca7be5:g:vWkAAOSw6EhUR~fU
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Thanks Barry, but I was looking more for recommendations. I suppose my other option is asking what they use at the dealers as it is not the adhesive qualities that were lacking...
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Thanks Barry, but I was looking more for recommendations. I suppose my other option is asking what they use at the dealers as it is not the adhesive qualities that were lacking...
have you not got a number plate supplier near you we have 1 a mile or so away that is always happy to help :smiley: they use double sided tape in my work though and not seen 1 come back yet
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No idea but worth checking, thanks for that, a good idea :smiley:
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I always ask the dealer not to screw my number plate on as I stick them with double sided tape.
I just use the cheap stuff from ebay and never once had a problem.
Just make sure like has been mentioned its clean behind it and no wax!
I have wee plates and only have 3 stripes of double sided to hold them. Middle and both ends. With full size plates I usually have 5 stripes of tape.
I just ordered 2 rolls of this stuff (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380270445872?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)a couple of weeks ago and its been fine. I've used it to stick coloured LED strips and its rock solid.
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I always ask the dealer not to screw my number plate on as I stick them with double sided tape.
I just use the cheap stuff from ebay and never once had a problem.
Just make sure like has been mentioned its clean behind it and no wax!
I have wee plates and only have 3 stripes of double sided to hold them. Middle and both ends. With full size plates I usually have 5 stripes of tape.
I just ordered 2 rolls of this stuff (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380270445872?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)a couple of weeks ago and its been fine. I've used it to stick coloured LED strips and its rock solid.
Cheers p3asa, I've ordered a roll of that. Not sure I need 5m of it though but useful to have it handy!
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3M do a product called dual lock. It looks a bit like velcro but snaps quite audibly into place. It's almost clear so disappears quite nicely on car. Then, as you all obviously do, when you want to clean behind the number plate, you pull the plate off the car. Can be re-attached repeatedly, no loss of 'snap'.
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Halfords double sided number plate pads - not failed me yet :)
Number plates on my 3 series fell off using these at Blair Drummond Safari Park a couple of years ago. Melted in the heat.
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Cheers jv, looks a very useful product.
Diehammer - proved my point. These products only have polar opinions, thanks for the input though. Fingers crossed the tape p3asa recommended comes good!