Number plate fixings (not self adhesive)

[MogulBoy]

I need to fit a rear number plate to a Discovery 4 and as it's on Swiss (stamped metal) plates so self adhesive pads are not my first choice.

I have the correct plastic frame that I need to fix to the lower part of the split-tailgate.

Now then, the car is new and the are two 8mm hexagonal holes in the tailgate (presently covered up with gaffer tape) but there aren't any captive nuts in there...

Any suggestions?

I suppose could dismantle the trim panel and put a nut and bolt through from behind but I was wondering if these 8mm hexagonal holes were some sort of standard fitment and whether or not it would be possible to find some fixings that press into these holes form the outside that I could then screw into??

Cheers,

[roverspeed]

May I ask, why self adhesive is not an option??

I know they are metal pressed plates but that isn't going effect anything really. If you have ever had to remove number plates properly attached with the adhesive pads, I can tell you they are very well attached.

[GreigM]

rivnut or rubnuts....drill hole to the correct shape/size - and either press the rubnut in or use a rivnut tool.....find a friend that owns a kitcar - they will likely have a big supply of everything you require

5 minute job

Rubnuts:
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/M5_RUBBER_RIVNU...

rivnuts:
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/M5_COUNTERSUNK_...
or if you don't have the tool: http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/RIVNUT_KIT_BUDG...

[MogulBoy]

Thanks. I will look into the rubnuts option (if I can find them small enough to fit through the 8mm hex hole) but I was wondering if there is somthing specifically designed to fit in this factory hole as I don't want to disturb the paint if I can avoid it.





P.S. self adhesive pads aren't my first choice because the rear face of the plastic frame that I've got to hold the metal plate is moulded with a webbed/ribbed pattern and there aren't many flat surfaces that would accept stick pad.

[HellDiver]

I'm guessing there should be a captive nut pressed in there. There has been in every car I've had (2 Renaults, 5 Vauxhalls, 2 Fords). Probably another factory mistake by LandRover.

Personally I'd just pop-rivet the plates on, I stuck my pressed plates on and they fell off in a week. Pop-riveted them on, no problems since.

[BarnatosGhost]

MogulBoy said:

Thanks. I will look into the rubnuts option (if I can find them small enough to fit through the 8mm hex hole) but I was wondering if there is somthing specifically designed to fit in this factory hole as I don't want to disturb the paint if I can avoid it.





P.S. self adhesive pads aren't my first choice because the rear face of the plastic frame that I've got to hold the metal plate is moulded with a webbed/ribbed pattern and there aren't many flat surfaces that would accept stick pad.

using a PROPER glue, attach four flat, non-biodegradable somethings to the back of the numberplate, and leave it to go off. Tomorrow, use sticky pads to attach it to the car. It'll be secure, and you won't be risking the paint.

[AndrewW-G]

The factory fixing is a hexagonal plastic plug, with the plate screwed into them with a 1 /14" stainless screw, a Land Rover dealer will have them on the shelf

[GreigM]

If I get a second I'll have a look in the garage and measure - I reckon about an M5 rubnut will fit in there perfectly with no drilling or anything else required....will also protect the paint. If you do have to "round" the hole with a drill it wouldn't be a big deal to add a little kurust/hammerite to protect the paint - and the rubnut will hide it all anyway.

[MogulBoy]

Thanks.

[GKP]

HellDiver said:

I'm guessing there should be a captive nut pressed in there. There has been in every car I've had (2 Renaults, 5 Vauxhalls, 2 Fords). Probably another factory mistake by LandRover.

Nope not a 'mistake', deliberately left out during production so that the end user has a choice of fixings depending on plate style.

As already noted above, the plastic inserts are available via your dealer should you wish to use a mechanical fixing to secure the number plate.

[MogulBoy]

P.S. I managed to get the correct parts from my dealer: "DYH 000140"



A 8mm hexagonal "raw plug" type thingy that will take a self tapping screw.

[carmadgaz]

I used no-more nails and double sided tape to stick mine on but I haven't got a removal plan.