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

[Stakeknife]

Ordered some STASS Xtra thick (3mm) tape from amazon. Pretty good stuff. I did put 5 strips on mind per plate and also ordered more and tripled them up to get over some fixing mugs.

[The Three D Mucketeer]

Jo-say8k said:

The middle bit has fallen off the plate

Nah ... it didn't need it
Although over the last 20 years I've been pulled by Mr Plod for these

Edited by The Three D Mucketeer on Sunday 23 August 18:35

[Rafka]

Stakeknife said:

Ordered some STASS Xtra thick (3mm) tape from amazon. Pretty good stuff. I did put 5 strips on mind per plate and also ordered more and tripled them up to get over some fixing mugs.

I just looked at that and ordered it. Thanks.

[Rafka]

I just called a local garage to order the plate. They want to copy the V5, my driving license and a utility bill. No wonder so much business is going online.

[s p a c e m a n]

I also use Velcro.

Ebay sellers will send you legal plates without you bothering to send the documents that they ask for, I've done 4 this year without issue.

[Rafka]

s p a c e m a n said:

I also use Velcro.

Ebay sellers will send you legal plates without you bothering to send the documents that they ask for, I've done 4 this year without issue.

I just called another garage where I’m known, plate should be in this afternoon.

[Gladers01]

The Three D Mucketeer said:

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

Top marks for effort there Keith, can't say I've ever cleaned behind the front number plate before

[Bluevanman]

Rafka said:

I just called a local garage to order the plate. They want to copy the V5, my driving license and a utility bill. No wonder so much business is going online.

I just go to a local motor factors with the v5 and they make it while I wait

[v8notbrave]

Or be patient and wait and day get online, no need to dig out v5