fixing front plates question...?blue tack

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hi all

having spent the best part of 2 hours removing all of the adhesive foam from the front bumper, i am now keen on the nude look....as much for photographs and not having to photoshop....

not keen on driving without front plates.....

has anyone tried blue tack, or better, does anyone know what that stuff it is they use to hold your credit card to the letter...

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AndrewW-G said:

Can you really see Blue tack holding a plate on at motorway speeds?

no, hence the question....

one half of the velcro will need to be stuck on the bumper though...

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the fruits of my labour....



the pre lp560 gallardo is actually very suitable for a plate, as you can see
it's not so much having a removable plate that i am keen on, but the nude and perfect front now seen...

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mhh said:

3M makes a double sided tape that looks and feels a bit like the credit card sticky stuff. It is clear and the backing tape is red. There's no residue when you remove it.

sounds like what i need... will investigate... thanks

the stuff i removed left no residue, it was just a pain to remove, using a hydrocarbons based product, looking through the 3m stuff, not sure this stuff just rolls off like the credit card glue....

there is quite a big thread in general gassing on rolling with no plates... anyone here done this? are the BiB more forgiving if it is exotica? can you get away with a plate fixed to the sun visor?

Edited by 70proof on Thursday 17th November 21:52

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mhh said:

I haven't tried this one but it might work.

http://www.officedirectsupply.com/r101_3m_reusable...

awesome.... thanks.... you can get it from 3mselect.co.uk and no more nails do a similar product... many thanks again

there's also this stuff called nec exhibition tape.... fuusy people these midlanders...

Edited by 70proof on Thursday 17th November 23:25

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fulham911club said:

You are driving a car not a fashion statement. Why buy a car and behave like you do? I really don't get it....

stated, whilst driving i am keen to comply with the law and wear front plates....i've brought the reg L4MVO and had new plates made up....

i am simply keen for when taking photos and at shows like wilson house being in the position to remove the plates with a minimum of fuss and effort FFS

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Jules360 said:

FFS... its BOUGHT and not a Lamvorghini......

sorry about the typos.... how are you enjoying dubai?

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 10:32

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famoussas said:

I thought these threads would stop when he actually bought a car.

so asking questions is not the done thing here....? what exactly then are these forums for, thanks for your insight.

as much as i know, i do not know everything about everything, the humility to ask is a positive virtue i think....

and saves a heck of a lot of wasted time googling....

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 10:47

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jdw1234 said:

I wouldnt worry too much.

It is going to get ruined if you put L4 MVO on it anyway.

it was cheap and i will pass it on with the car.... might not look the part but sounds better..

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Streetrod said:

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

youtube is blocked at work, any clues?

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UH-Matt said:

When I switched to the LP560 front nose on my Gallardo the number plate fell off, and I did not get around to putting it back on.... Was fine for nearly a year and never bothered by the police.

thanks, though one advantage of the lp fender is a lack of a natural fixing point so it is easy to plead attachment instability when pulled over..good excuse to upgrade..

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 13:17

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Streetrod said:

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

ordered one, thank god i got lifting gear, gunna need it.....;)
ps manual one though!

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 20:13

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swerni said:

I did get stopped at an ANPR check the other day, had a nice chat with the officers and they sent me on my way.

did you have to offer an excuse.....

look officer at this mounting plate i bought, sorry i haven;t had time to fix it on just yet, only just arrived...

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P101 said:

got stopped constantly

sure thats nought to do with your driving....;)
detour... did you get the wrap thing resolved..

Edited by 70proof on Saturday 19th November 09:11

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P101 said:

I fell out of love with the car, and was so fed up I sold it.

such a sad tale, sorry to hear this happen..... so what have you bought to replace her?

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swerni said:

Two pulls in a few weeks, I can take a hint.

as more and more average cameras go up, the more essential it is for the front plate to be shown so that we can be busted....

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Update on this since the threads been resurrected, I used what no nails removable pads, available from most supermarkets, and they are truly removable leaving virtually no residue, and two pads held a plate on no problem.

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sonicbloo said:

reading earlier posts did you not fit the hideaway plate holder? I've got a friend who sells both manual and electric versions in the UK.

even though i had lifting gear, was concerned regards ground clearance as i would have to fit it on the base of the bumper