Rear license plate mounting - no-drill solution??

bbbig · 02-19-2016, 08:15 PM

My car finally arrived at the dealership this afternoon, and to my surprise they called me to ask if they should drill holes in the rear to mount the license plate:

Ideally I would like to have a non-drilling solution, and I believe I have some time (until my plates arrive). Please let me know if any of you have run across a clean solution without involving drilling (velcro?!

). Thanks!

Glen e · 02-19-2016, 08:18 PM

3m VHB TAPE off amazon

That being said, I would drill it. . It is designed to be drilled

Look for a rear lisc plate kit , again from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cellsafemode · 02-19-2016, 08:23 PM

Velcro can certainly work. 3M has some heavy duty velco in huge strips you can get at walmart. However, i'd be hesitant to use it in this application due to the potential heat in full sunlight if the car is parked outside all day. Might cause the adhesive to fail over time.

Not sure really why you wouldn't drill it. There is literally no potential case where a rear license plate wouldn't be required and utilize those holes unless you're using the car in a foreign country that has different sized plates - and I'd think most of those would be right hand drive countries

bbbig · 02-19-2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

3m VHB TAPE off amazon

That being said, I would drill it. . It is designed to be drilled

Look for a rear lisc plate kit , again from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks Glen. What's your thought on bolting the plate right against the body (w/a frame) vs. having a plastic spacer in between?

Glen e · 02-19-2016, 08:51 PM

sure, couple teflon washers/spacers with the link above. You definitely want to mount the receptacle above and not just screwing to the plastic, long-term the threads will be compromised. Just drill top two, then use 3m vhb to stick the bottom.

bbbig · 02-19-2016, 09:10 PM

Here is an interesting idea - a magnetic mount!!

Poly Coated Magnetic License Plate Holder (2-pack Bundle) - Keep Your Demo Tag or Temp Tag Secure on Test Drives with these License Plate Magnets (2-pack)

Has anyone tried this?

SSport16 · 02-19-2016, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbig

Here is an interesting idea - a magnetic mount!!

Poly Coated Magnetic License Plate Holder (2-pack Bundle) - Keep Your Demo Tag or Temp Tag Secure on Test Drives with these License Plate Magnets (2-pack)

Has anyone tried this?

The bumper is not metal though.

63falcondude · 02-19-2016, 10:56 PM

I would just drill the back. Front is another story.

bbbig · 02-20-2016, 05:59 PM

Ok I gave in - I had the dealer drill in! Thanks for your input everyone. At the dealership dealing with bullshit now...

dennis@hixsonnet.com · 02-20-2016, 06:39 PM

Yea my rear is drilled. No front plate holder though. I'm a rebel lol

63falcondude · 02-21-2016, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennis@hixsonnet.com

Yea my rear is drilled. No front plate holder though. I'm a rebel lol

That sounded dirty...

RenegadeXR · 02-21-2016, 07:27 PM

I know a lot of people like to keep their Camaros as clean as possible and don't want holes for the front bumper, but worrying about the rear is a little extreme. When is this spot *not* going to be covered by a license plate, in any state?

Anyway, OP already said he drilled holes in it, so this is a pretty moot point.

Jdlt2 · 10-18-2016, 07:22 PM

I just noticed 2 dimples on the left side of my plate and came to this post and noticed you have them to. There about an inch right of your backup sensor i 3 inches above the other. Do all camaros have them

Sev · 10-19-2016, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdlt2

I just noticed 2 dimples on the left side of my plate and came to this post and noticed you have them to. There about an inch right of your backup sensor i 3 inches above the other. Do all camaros have them

I believe those dimples are the drill spots for European plates.

02-19-2016, 08:15 PM	#1
bbbig Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Convertible SpaceGray Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 18	Rear license plate mounting - no-drill solution?? My car finally arrived at the dealership this afternoon, and to my surprise they called me to ask if they should drill holes in the rear to mount the license plate: Ideally I would like to have a non-drilling solution, and I believe I have some time (until my plates arrive). Please let me know if any of you have run across a clean solution without involving drilling (velcro?! ). Thanks! Attached Images

02-19-2016, 08:18 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	3m VHB TAPE off amazon That being said, I would drill it. . It is designed to be drilled Look for a rear lisc plate kit , again from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-19-2016, 08:51 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	sure, couple teflon washers/spacers with the link above. You definitely want to mount the receptacle above and not just screwing to the plastic, long-term the threads will be compromised. Just drill top two, then use 3m vhb to stick the bottom. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-19-2016, 10:56 PM	#8
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	I would just drill the back. Front is another story. __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

10-18-2016, 07:22 PM	#13
Jdlt2 Drives: 2016 RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hot springs Posts: 20	Dimples I just noticed 2 dimples on the left side of my plate and came to this post and noticed you have them to. There about an inch right of your backup sensor i 3 inches above the other. Do all camaros have them

02-19-2016, 08:23 PM	#3
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	Velcro can certainly work. 3M has some heavy duty velco in huge strips you can get at walmart. However, i'd be hesitant to use it in this application due to the potential heat in full sunlight if the car is parked outside all day. Might cause the adhesive to fail over time. Not sure really why you wouldn't drill it. There is literally no potential case where a rear license plate wouldn't be required and utilize those holes unless you're using the car in a foreign country that has different sized plates - and I'd think most of those would be right hand drive countries

02-19-2016, 09:10 PM	#6
bbbig Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Convertible SpaceGray Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 18	Here is an interesting idea - a magnetic mount!! Poly Coated Magnetic License Plate Holder (2-pack Bundle) - Keep Your Demo Tag or Temp Tag Secure on Test Drives with these License Plate Magnets (2-pack) Has anyone tried this?

02-20-2016, 05:59 PM	#9
bbbig Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Convertible SpaceGray Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 18	Ok I gave in - I had the dealer drill in! Thanks for your input everyone. At the dealership dealing with bullshit now...

02-20-2016, 06:39 PM	#10
dennis@hixsonnet.com Drives: Me: '16 2SS yellow, Wife: '16 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 447	Yea my rear is drilled. No front plate holder though. I'm a rebel lol

02-21-2016, 07:27 PM	#12
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,850	I know a lot of people like to keep their Camaros as clean as possible and don't want holes for the front bumper, but worrying about the rear is a little extreme. When is this spot not going to be covered by a license plate, in any state? Anyway, OP already said he drilled holes in it, so this is a pretty moot point.

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