Rear number plate fixing

[DarkMatter]

Having discussed in another thread my recent MOT failure due to 'no visible illumination' of the rear number plate I had to remove the plate to rectify the matter.

On my car the number plate was secured with double sided sticky tape to a clear plastic film which was glued around the number plate aperture with some black adhesive (possibly Sikkaflex).

Is that clear plastic film fitted to all Griffs, or was it unique to mine?

What method do other people use to secure their rear number plate?

[V8 GRF]

When I took mine off originally it was just held on by the double sided tape.

I just cleaned everything off the recess and then cut the number plate tape in half down the middle to fit onto the ledge and it hasn't moved in over 6 years.

[PeteGriff]

DarkMatter said:

Having discussed in another thread my recent MOT failure due to 'no visible illumination' of the rear number plate I had to remove the plate to rectify the matter.

On my car the number plate was secured with double sided sticky tape to a clear plastic film which was glued around the number plate aperture with some black adhesive (possibly Sikkaflex).

Is that clear plastic film fitted to all Griffs, or was it unique to mine?

What method do other people use to secure their rear number plate?

Hi DM, I started a thread a while back on my modification. Basically I made a couple of aluminium brackets, bolted them to the inside of the recess, drilled and tapped two holes M5 (ally was 3mm thick) then used s/s c/snk machine screws to mount the plate. I also used a couple of yellow plastic caps over the screws. Other mods to improve illumination as previously detailed in the recent thread. Rgds, Pete

[Hedgehopper]

I personally wouldn't glue the plate back in place because,for a reason that can't be mentioned here, you might need to remove it in a hurry and Sikaflex doesn't hurry!

I made up two brackets bent from an old perspex number plate and fitted them as the picture. I used perspex to prevent them causing a shadow over the backlighting. Kitchen foil also helped to make the plate look evenly lit. As the previous post I then used yellow fixings to secure the plate.

[500dread]

Tin foil - what a simple but genius idea!

[PeteGriff]

500dread said:

Tin foil - what a simple but genius idea!

Hi 500dread, yes I detailed this on an earlier thread, in fact I used two strips of 50mm wide sticky backed aluminium tape. This tape is available as heat reflecting tape. If you cannot get that you could be very 'Blue Peter' and get out your kitchen foil and double sided tape and have a good time! Also, the high intensity LED replacement festoon bulbs are a good additional upgrade. Regards, Pete

[500dread]

I know that tape!

My only concern would be 'why illuminate the plate'

Seriously though, I'll give it a go thanks.

[DarkMatter]

Thanks for the various tips about mounting the number plate.

From the responses so far it seems that no-one else has seen a number plate aperture sealed with a clear plastic panel underneath the number plate so perhaps that was a previous modification that someone else has made to my car.

DM.

[RAS]

Mine has a clear plastic sheet between the number plate and the void, so you are not alone!!!

[Brownie]

Hi Ras, my plate also has the clear backing. I believe this is to do with the "honeycomb" design of the plate and the clear plastic helps give the plate its translucent honeycomb look. Not sure if your plate is the same.

[V8 GRF]

RAS said:

Mine has a clear plastic sheet between the number plate and the void, so you are not alone!!!

I'd guess that's the same theory as the plastic 'skin' you find in a door and is intended to stop water ingress.

[EGB]

Mine has two posidrive screws.

[chris212]

Mine has 2 aluminium L-brackets that the screws tap into. I recently replaced them with these LED illuminated bolts, you can use in addition, or instead of the backlit option. I drilled holes to the correct size, and they "self tapped" in nicely.

[TVR Beaver]

I saw that thread (and the poor responce you got to it).. TBH I think its a great idea if you want to do it that way... and they don't look out of place at all... in fact they look very smart
Mine is back lit so will stay that way but for sure this is a good option

[chris212]

Thanks TVR beaver! I can't seem to explain how good they are (the shadow on the picture make them look 6" long!!)They stick out about 15mm.

[V8 GRF]

I just like the clean look of no fixings so anything on the surface spoils the look IMO. I do agree that they're a neat solution though.

[EGB]

Take your pick?

Just 5mm proud.

[EGB]

Just 5mm proud, colour coded. Done by previous owner. Care of Horseless Carriages Newcastle.

[chris212]

Wow they're close to the edge! you would need 100w bulbs in the led bolt lights to reach the number!!

[EGB]

Been there for best part of 50K. Nobody has any chance of reading number at night. A cop's hand torch may help and he would not be bothered, he would just admire the rear end of the Griff. A thing of beauty, a lady in waiting, ooooops!