Number plate replacement

[Gmw76]

I will shortly have the go ahead to transfer private plates.

Has anyone any practical advice for safely removing the rear plate without causing damage?

Do I simply pull or is there a way to break the sticky pads without stressing any bodywork/paint etc?

Thanks
Mark

[bogie]

depends on how well its stuck on.Try Sticky stuff remover in a can from Halfords sprayed down the back and left for 10 mins, then some fishing line

[Little Donkey]

A good squirt of WD40 will break down the adhesive, then use dental floss to ease the plate off. Just don't forget to use alcohol wipes to then remove all traces of WD40 otherwise your new plates won't stick for very long!

[V12Vanquish]

Use a piece of strong nylon string, to cut the adhesive pads. Clean off the residue with panel wipe, this won't damage the paint. I use 3M double sided body tape instead of the white sticky number plate pads, it sticks much better and is easier to clean off.

[steveatesh]

As above but I used dental floss behind the existing plate and a sawing motion to slice through the sticky pads. I couldn't be arsed to remove the residue because it was bloody freezing so just stuck the new pads over them, worked a treat.
Four pads on the rear, five on the front.

Also good idea to save the plates because when you eventually transfer the private plate the DVLA invariably reallocate the same number back.

Good luck

[steveatesh]

As above but I used dental floss behind the existing plate and a sawing motion to slice through the sticky pads. I couldn't be arsed to remove the residue because it was bloody freezing so just stuck the new pads over them, worked a treat.
Four pads on the rear, five on the front.

Also good idea to save the plates because when you eventually transfer the private plate the DVLA invariably reallocate the same number back.

Good luck

[mikey k]

I've used heavy duty velcro to hold on my no plates for years. Unfortunately last year one of the pads came unstuck from the body and my rear number plate was last seem some were near the Milau Bridge
Luckily I carry an MOT spare which a nice French garage owner stuck on with 3M body tape (that ain't never coming off!)

I've found the best way is dental floss followed by a cloth with white spirit, soak the "glue" for a minute or so then it easily rubs off. WD40 is rubbish


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Edited by mikey k on Tuesday 7th January 16:58

[Gmw76]

Thanks guys thats great. Floss or fishing line it is. Steveatesh mentions more pads on the front to stick but I am sure mine is screwed on for front.? V8V

Need another trip out to the garage to check.

Regards
Mark