Rear number plate

[ukstmoo]

Has anyone had a problem keeping the rear number plate in situe on the Griff. I bought a new acrylic plate from a recognised supplier, it is good quality but is rather stiff. I fitted it after cleaning the area with meths and used a recommended double sided tape from the plate manufacturer. All was well until I left the car in the sun and the plate peeled itself away from the body work. I then applied two runs of tape, one to the car and one to the plate but is still comes away from the car in the warm sun.

Any suggestions

Regards

Steve

[Pasco]

Super Glue is your Friend

Just pop a little where it is coming free and hold it in position for a minute or two

[yellowgriff]

You need to get good quality double sided tape.. 3 Ms it will never come off... Cheers stuart g..

[The AJP Griff]

If your plate is perfectly flat it makes it more difficult to stay stuck.I found that bending mine slightly to take the slightly curved surface that it mounts to makes a lot of difference.Using a good quality trim tape all the way around the edge of the plate also makes a lot of difference compared to just a few small peices.

[davetherave1970]

Steve,
Did you go to the Essex meet today? There was a blue Griff there and it's rear plate was coming unstuck from the left hand side!
If it wasn't you then it would seem it's a common problem.

[yellowgriff]

No plates now are made from almost unbreakable plastic.. This is to help police when theres a crash and people leave the scene,
The Number plate will stay intact whether on the car still or left roadside ,, instead of breaking in to bits.leaving bit in different places..
Double sided tape 3Ms is best no im not a 3Ms sales person but i own a bodyshop we us this and it wont come off..cheers stuart g

[Aussie John]

I put two small rightangled brackets either end of the plate and screwed it on, you never know when you might want to remove it.

[Just Trouble]

Hello fella's. I use velcro to secure my rear number plate, sticks like s**t to a shovel

Cheers

JT

[ncs]

I had the same problem on my old car, the plate fell off every time the sun shone on it!

As siad, Velcro sorted it in the end.

Nick

[Mr MoJo]

Mine has been screwed on ever since I had the car, 1 screw, at the very edge of the plate each side. The car came like this so not sure if there are custom brackets behind and/or whether Fernies do this on all the cars they supply.

eta as can just be seen in this photo.

Edited by Mr MoJo on Monday 9th March 08:56

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I bought those pads (rather than tape) from Halfords....ain't nothin' going to unsettle those mothers!

[Barreti]

Because mine has .. ermmm .. 'different' spacing on the plate I have to take it off for the MOT, so I have little aluminium L shaped brackets inside the cavity and my plate attaches to them. It doesn't really spoil the look but it certainly fixes the problem of having to take the plate off.
I have been thinking of doing something with velcro, the same as I have at the front, but its difficult because of the curve.

[ukstmoo]

davetherave1970 said:

Steve,
Did you go to the Essex meet today? There was a blue Griff there and it's rear plate was coming unstuck from the left hand side!
If it wasn't you then it would seem it's a common problem.

No Dave it wasn't me. Obviously a common issue.

Cheers
Steve

[ray_von]

Just screw it on. If you use sticky pads make sure you fit a safety chain* to prevent a total loss

*also known as modwise boot opening kit

[grm500]

Slightly off-topic (but not much) - I need a rear no. plate light bracket - any one know where I can get one, or have one I can buy?

Cheers

Graham

[5.0ltr]

grm500 said:

Slightly off-topic (but not much) - I need a rear no. plate light bracket - any one know where I can get one, or have one I can buy?

Cheers

Graham

http://www.clever-trevor.net/part/479/number-plate-lamp-part-no-m0243.html
£6.61 HTH.

[grm500]

I knew someone would know, thanks.