[Jaxcam02]

Originally Posted by serper3

I would be concerned that wit the felt pads, if there is ANY movement, they would wear the clear. If the plate is attached with 4 screws it would not move obviously, but then I think I would rather use something else like nylon washers on all the screws to keep the plate off the clear.

I have a 1LE so I would need the flat black. Any idea what would match that if I go that route?



Any experience with drilling the two additional holes? Just trying to get some more info on that.

I think I might just order this frame/cover anyway.

I might call or stop by the dealer and ask them about how they drill the two bottom holes as it sounds like everyone here had them done by the dealer.

EDIT: Just ordered it. Now just need to figure out the 2 bottom hole mounting process.

Wait those bottom holes aren't drilled out from factory? I didn't have to drill out anything on mine.

[serper3]

Originally Posted by Jaxcam02

Wait those bottom holes aren't drilled out from factory? I didn't have to drill out anything on mine.

No, none of the holes are drilled from the factory.

The cover has little dimples for the different plate types, and the dealer does this for you.

In my case, the dealer only installed the top two screws!!

I saw other threads a couple people said the dealers used the wrong dimples to install and the plate was crooked and off center. I would have made them replace my bumper cover lol.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I put these on all of my cars: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Originally Posted by arpad_m

This, 100%. I curse myself for not buying this on day 1 and putting up with the frame that eventually scratched my paint.

Originally Posted by serper3

Do you guys have this mounted with all 4 screws or just 2? If just 2 did you remove the frame after some time to check if there is any scratching on the bumper cover?

Mine is mounted with just 2 screws, the silicone cover cover's the entire back of the plate and is very smooth, I can't imagine much if anything is happening behind the plate.

[gotroost]

Had my fascia off and there are a lot of plastic "holes" on the inside to grab a screw on both the top and bottom. Just have to make sure you are centered before poking holes in the fascia.

I just used a couple of strips of EPDM weatherstripping to keep the plate off the paint. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Frost-King-...2-Pack/3062419

[Callaway SC630]

Got small-headed screws from the auto department at Walmart and then the chrome covers from Advanced Auto Parts. Just screwed them in.

[serper3]

Originally Posted by gotroost

Had my fascia off and there are a lot of plastic "holes" on the inside to grab a screw on both the top and bottom. Just have to make sure you are centered before poking holes in the fascia.

I just used a couple of strips of EPDM weatherstripping to keep the plate off the paint. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Frost-King-...2-Pack/3062419

Thanks! sounds like I will wait for the silicone frame to come and decide if I want to use the bottom two holes or not.

Originally Posted by Callaway SC630

Got small-headed screws from the auto department at Walmart and then the chrome covers from Advanced Auto Parts. Just screwed them in.

Did you open the holes up yourself or just replaced the hardware? curious if you made the holes, if you just used the self tapping style screws or used a drill.

Thanks everyone!

[Callaway SC630]

I just screwed them in. No hardware whatsoever. They were not near the tire accessories, they were in the vanity section and they did include the plastic retainers, but there was no need for them, just the screws.

They looked like a stainless steel drywall screw and they needed to be a small-diameter head so you can slide a little cup over them to then snap on the covers.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by serper3

Do you guys have this mounted with all 4 screws or just 2? If just 2 did you remove the frame after some time to check if there is any scratching on the bumper cover?

All 4 screws, looks perfect and keeps the silicone cover in place. Practically no gunk finds it way behind the plate.

[gra359]

Metal frame, 4 screws, Torx Drive. This plate is not going anywhere.

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by serper3

I would be concerned that wit the felt pads, if there is ANY movement, they would wear the clear.

2 months back I took my plate off to clean off 4 years of registration stickers and apply the new one. The paint looked just as good as the day I bought her.

I have a 1LE so I would need the flat black. Any idea what would match that if I go that route?

Any semi gloss black spray paint should work fine.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by gra359

Metal frame, 4 screws, Torx Drive. This plate is not going anywhere.

...but your paint will, ask me how I know The bumper is just plastic, it won't keep the plate completely stationary.

[serper3]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

This, 100%. I curse myself for not buying this on day 1 and putting up with the frame that eventually scratched my paint.

I already ordered it so it doesnt matter too much, but do you have a pic by any chance?

Did this cover the scratches left by the prior frame?

I am going to get some time today to hopefully finish polishing it. Hope that really helps with how the bumper looks, but either way, I am pretty sure the silicone frame will cover the scratches.

[serper3]

Originally Posted by Callaway SC630

I just screwed them in. No hardware whatsoever. They were not near the tire accessories, they were in the vanity section and they did include the plastic retainers, but there was no need for them, just the screws.

They looked like a stainless steel drywall screw and they needed to be a small-diameter head so you can slide a little cup over them to then snap on the covers.

Originally Posted by Gunkk

2 months back I took my plate off to clean off 4 years of registration stickers and apply the new one. The paint looked just as good as the day I bought her.




Any semi gloss black spray paint should work fine.

Thanks!!!

Slowly getting this car "straightened out". will need to do the diff fluid since I dont know if it was ever done, next I am thinking. Then probably brake fluid flush/swap to Castrol SRF or similar for track prep... But between mods and maintenance its never ending with these cars!

[gra359]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

...but your paint will, ask me how I know The bumper is just plastic, it won't keep the plate completely stationary.

The frame has been are my car for almost 6 months, no movement yet. We shall see. I will keep a close eye on it.