Rear License Plate Mounting - Page 3

arpad_m · 07-14-2021, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serper3

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.

Yes, it does, see below (or, put another way, not see any of the scratches). No need to go overboard with that polishing—luckily my scratches are only in the clearcoat, hopefully yours aren't bad either

infinitereality · 07-15-2021, 07:10 AM

When I got my car a few weeks ago, it only had 2 screws for the temp plate so when I mounted mine I drilled out the other 2 dimples. I actually ran a tap through the holes since had it handy, but really not needed for this.

For mounting screws, whatever you get just make sure they're stainless. I used black stainless in my case.

Vigilante375 · 07-15-2021, 09:32 AM

I've just had the 2 screws the dealer put in for nearly 3 years and the license plate is angled out away from the bumper. Haven't had any issues with it scratching the bumper.

serper3 · 07-15-2021, 11:16 AM

Awesome, thanks everyone!

serper3 · 07-19-2021, 02:09 PM

Update!!
Finished polishing the car finally. Saved the back bumper for last as it was the only area on the car that had issues, and it had two areas that needed help, besides the frame area. I think the before on these in real life was way worse than they look in the pictures. I am really happy with how this and the whole car turned out though!!

Going to be coating the car and then the new plate is going to go on with the silicone frame.

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z28deuce · 07-19-2021, 03:11 PM

Looks good.

I'm adding this late but I also got a black silicone frame from Amazon, marked the locations and drilled 4 small pilot holes, then used the supplied self-tapping screws.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MF38N9Q...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Different brand than the other link, but looks similar other than the included screw caps. Worked perfectly.

I had a nice (read expensive!) carbon fiber plate frame from my '16 SS I was planning to use, but on the '21 there's apparently less clearance between the body and the backup camera housing and I couldn't get the thicker carbon frame behind it and up high enough to work correctly.

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serper3 · 07-19-2021, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28deuce

Looks good.

I'm adding this late but I also got a black silicone frame from Amazon, marked the locations and drilled 4 small pilot holes, then used the supplied self-tapping screws.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MF38N9Q...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Different brand than the other link, but looks similar other than the included screw caps. Worked perfectly.

I had a nice (read expensive!) carbon fiber plate frame from my '16 SS I was planning to use, but on the '21 there's apparently less clearance between the body and the backup camera housing and I couldn't get the thicker carbon frame behind it and up high enough to work correctly.

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Thank you!

This was the route I was leaning toward as far as drilling small pilot holes first. Glad this worked out well and thanks for posting!

Yea my silicone frame looks like the one you have there, but its not a side slide type. I think I still prefer no frame, but the added protection against scratching I think is worth it, plus the small black border style frame is pretty unobtrusive and the black kinda matches the black trim.

z28deuce · 07-19-2021, 05:32 PM

You're welcome. That was my same reasoning, and it works perfectly and looks simple and clean.

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kropscamaro16 · 07-19-2021, 06:13 PM

lol never even looked at it or cared that much

07-15-2021, 07:10 AM	#30
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 473	When I got my car a few weeks ago, it only had 2 screws for the temp plate so when I mounted mine I drilled out the other 2 dimples. I actually ran a tap through the holes since had it handy, but really not needed for this. For mounting screws, whatever you get just make sure they're stainless. I used black stainless in my case. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

07-19-2021, 03:11 PM	#34
z28deuce Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 341	Looks good. I'm adding this late but I also got a black silicone frame from Amazon, marked the locations and drilled 4 small pilot holes, then used the supplied self-tapping screws. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MF38N9Q...ing=UTF8&psc=1 Different brand than the other link, but looks similar other than the included screw caps. Worked perfectly. I had a nice (read expensive!) carbon fiber plate frame from my '16 SS I was planning to use, but on the '21 there's apparently less clearance between the body and the backup camera housing and I couldn't get the thicker carbon frame behind it and up high enough to work correctly. Sent from my SM-A125U using Tapatalk __________________ ZL1 Coupe, Wild Cherry Tintcoat, Black Metallic Center Stripe, A10, Red Knee Pads, Red Seatbelts, Nav. Ordered 12/12/2020, Built 1/14/2021, Arrived at Dealership 2/23/2021, Took Delivery 2/27/2021.

07-19-2021, 05:32 PM	#36
z28deuce Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 341	You're welcome. That was my same reasoning, and it works perfectly and looks simple and clean. Sent from my SM-A125U using Tapatalk __________________ ZL1 Coupe, Wild Cherry Tintcoat, Black Metallic Center Stripe, A10, Red Knee Pads, Red Seatbelts, Nav. Ordered 12/12/2020, Built 1/14/2021, Arrived at Dealership 2/23/2021, Took Delivery 2/27/2021.

07-19-2021, 06:13 PM	#37
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	lol never even looked at it or cared that much __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-15-2021, 09:32 AM	#31
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366	I've just had the 2 screws the dealer put in for nearly 3 years and the license plate is angled out away from the bumper. Haven't had any issues with it scratching the bumper.

07-15-2021, 11:16 AM	#32
serper3 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 288	Awesome, thanks everyone!

07-19-2021, 02:09 PM	#33
serper3 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 288	Update!! Finished polishing the car finally. Saved the back bumper for last as it was the only area on the car that had issues, and it had two areas that needed help, besides the frame area. I think the before on these in real life was way worse than they look in the pictures. I am really happy with how this and the whole car turned out though!! Going to be coating the car and then the new plate is going to go on with the silicone frame.

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