Number Plates - Sticky Tape

[Rafka]

I went out in my Chim this morning and found that the rear number plate didn t want to join me to the destination. I can order a replacement easily enough but how reliable is the sticky tape ? The last plate was on for a few years but I m wondering whether to use tape or drill holes and use screw & caps?

Thankfully plod didn’t stop me on the way home.

Edited by Rafka on Sunday 23 August 15:24

[5.0ltr]

My Griffs plate has been so affixed for at least 10 years but the sticky tape is along all edges at the back.

[rlg43p]

Just use lots of ot, not just two strips like in the photo.

[v8notbrave]

You need to clean that area asap and get new plate or thoroughly clean it. Use white spirit or similar, tape needs squeaky clean surfaces

[Rafka]

Thanks guys. I send for some of this tape, don’t really fancy drilling holes in the car.

[InitialDave]

3M VHB tape is very good.

Have also seen a tip of using a lighter on the surface of the tape to heat it up a bit just before application.

On my car, the front plate needs a slight curve to match the bumper, so I heated the plate up and put the matching radius into it before fitting.

[The Three D Mucketeer]

I use VELCO heavy duty on all my cars ... means I can swop illegal/legal plates as and when I want . Pluss I can take off when washing the Tuscan

Edited by The Three D Mucketeer on Sunday 23 August 17:07

[Jo-say8k]

The middle bit has fallen off the plate