Number plate screw holes are too large

[zed4]

Hi,

I've noticed one of the rear number plate screws have fallen out of my car. Also one of the front screws are loose. The number plate screw holes seem to have become enlarged and now the screws don't tighten into the fibreglass.

So, what's the best way of repairing the holes? I don't want to just use a larger screw as the screw head won't fit into the coloured screw covers.

Also, am I supposed to seal the rear number plate (backlit plate on a 1997 Chimaera) so no water gets behind it? What's best to use?

Thanks,

Dan

[Alexdaredevils]

Fill the holes up with some 2pack glue or resin then redrill the holes or relocate two new holes

[EGB]

Filled mine with body filler and re drilled the holes. Now a tight fit.

[TT Tim]

Put some rivnuts in, makes a far neater fix IMHO, or even a wellnut.

If you do go the rivnut, don't make the fit too tight as you don't want to crack the fibreglass.

Tim

[Hoover.]

No screws on any of my plates......

rear plate held in place by double sided draught excluder type foam....

and front plate held on with velcro

[EGB]

TT Tim said:

Put some rivnuts in, makes a far neater fix IMHO, or even a wellnut.

If you do go the rivnut, don't make the fit too tight as you don't want to crack the fibreglass.

Tim

Use 'NO NAILS' as well !!!!!! , TVRs could do with over engineering.

[zed4]

TT Tim said:

Put some rivnuts in, makes a far neater fix IMHO, or even a wellnut.

If you do go the rivnut, don't make the fit too tight as you don't want to crack the fibreglass.

Tim

I do have some rivnuts actually, could do that.

[zed4]

Hoover. said:

No screws on any of my plates......

rear plate held in place by double sided draught excluder type foam....

and front plate held on with velcro

There's not much surface area to stick the pads to on the TVR though, do they stay on?

[phillpot]

These make a neat (and secure) job...... clicky.

Buy some stainless screws or use caps

[V8 GRF]

zed4 said:

There's not much surface area to stick the pads to on the TVR though, do they stay on?

Yep, mine are held on by tape and the front one was still attached the front end I ripped off in my accident so yes they stay on if you use good quality tape.......

[RAS]

Wellnuts: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/htc-supplies/Rubber-Well-...

[EGB]

EGB said:

Filled mine with body filler and re drilled the holes 2.5mm Now a tight snug fit.

Tight fit for ever. Will be ok for 100K plus. Will outlast me and Griff. Sorry, Jesus, what a screw fix topic!! Anybody for coffee?
Cheers.;)

[Dodsy]

I just stuck rawl plugs in the holes for the front plate. That was nearly 8 years ago, holding up fine so far.

[Steve_D]

Dodsy said:

I just stuck rawl plugs in the holes for the front plate. That was nearly 8 years ago, holding up fine so far.

Perhaps not the route I would take with a customer’s car but this has merits for both effectiveness and simplicity.

Steve

[Supateg]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Headlamp-Surround-Tri...

I fitted this type of insert for my cerb rear plate. Just file the screw holes square to allow the plug to be fitted. Neat and tidy.

[Hoover.]

zed4 said:

Hoover. said:

No screws on any of my plates......

rear plate held in place by double sided draught excluder type foam....

and front plate held on with velcro

There's not much surface area to stick the pads to on the TVR though, do they stay on?

well the Velcro plate comes off and on as regular as a we drops her draws.... still good after 8 years......and the rear plates stay on rain/shine or washing car.

[tom's dad]

Used double sided foam tape for last ten years.

[EGB]

tom's dad said:

Used double sided foam tape for last ten years.

Mine on a Vauxhall dropped off after exactly 10 years !!

[Hoover.]

EGB said:

tom's dad said:

Used double sided foam tape for last ten years.

Mine on a Vauxhall dropped off after exactly 10 years !!

are you sure it wasn't the Vauxhall that dropped off the plate

[EGB]

Hoover. said:

are you sure it wasn't the Vauxhall that dropped off the plate

hehe:

Good one.