Rear License Plate - Not quite U.S. spec

[DaveQ]

After detailing the car a couple of times, I noticed that the rear license plate rests on the black painted, curved portion of the bumper. Sure wish I had euro plate. At least the plate is not attached to the lift gate, contacting the bumper with each open and close. Hope the contact with the edge of the plate with the bumper does not cause any damage. What is the best way to cut the plate so it does not contact the bumper? Maybe MME 2.0 will correct this.

Sponsored

 

[mburtsvt]

After detailing the car a couple of times, I noticed that the rear license plate rests on the black painted, curved portion of the bumper. Sure wish I had euro plate. At least the plate is not attached to the lift gate, contacting the bumper with each open and close. Hope the contact with the edge of the plate with the bumper does not cause any damage. What is the best way to cut the plate so it does not contact the bumper? Maybe MME 2.0 will correct this.

You made me go out and look at mine....your right. My California plate does hit the black strip. Something else I need to address. Ps- Love the sandals BTW.

 

[ChasingCoral]

After detailing the car a couple of times, I noticed that the rear license plate rests on the black painted, curved portion of the bumper. Sure wish I had euro plate. At least the plate is not attached to the lift gate, contacting the bumper with each open and close. Hope the contact with the edge of the plate with the bumper does not cause any damage. What is the best way to cut the plate so it does not contact the bumper? Maybe MME 2.0 will correct this.

I'm definitely going to have to check that when Marlin gets back from the body shop.

Wait -- you're an Owl, too? BS 1980, MS 1984.

 

[DaveQ]

I'm definitely going to have to check that when Marlin gets back from the body shop.

Wait -- you're an Owl, too? BS 1980, MS 1984.

FAU Owl - BA 1987!

 

[DaveQ]

You made me go out and look at mine....your right. My California plate does hit the black strip. Something else I need to address. Ps- Love the sandals BTW.

Yeah, work-from-home attire!

 

[chasvs]

After detailing the car a couple of times, I noticed that the rear license plate rests on the black painted, curved portion of the bumper. Sure wish I had euro plate. At least the plate is not attached to the lift gate, contacting the bumper with each open and close. Hope the contact with the edge of the plate with the bumper does not cause any damage. What is the best way to cut the plate so it does not contact the bumper? Maybe MME 2.0 will correct this.

Is there room at the top of the holder to make the top holes bigger to slide the Plate up and away from the Bumper?

 

[DaveQ]

Is there room at the top of the holder to make the top holes bigger to slide the Plate up and away from the Bumper?

Maybe less than a 1/4 inch before the top of the plate intrudes into the trunk sill.

 

[mburtsvt]

Yeah, work-from-home attire!

I'm working from home naked so who am I to judge.

 

[DaveQ]

I just ordered 3 silicone plate holders per recommended link on this site. 2 black and one grey. Will see which look better on my vehicles. At least the soft frame should protect the paint.

 

[CHeil402]

I just ordered 3 silicone plate holders per recommended link on this site. 2 black and one grey. Will see which look better on my vehicles. At least the soft frame should protect the paint.

My PA plate also seems to just touch it... although I purchased a black silicone cover as well, but mostly to replace the dealer one. Seems good so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X5XCYX7

 

[highland58]

I put strips of sticky back foam rubber (weather stripping) on the back of the license plate. It keeps it from rattling around and holds it away from the bumper top slightly. The downside is that it will hold water and make a mess long term. I like the look of the silicone rims but I already have the Etsy carbon fiber rim. Maybe I will get the silicone for back and move the carbon fiber one to the front plate ?

 

[Sweetwater]

This mount looks like it will keep it 1/4" away. Will it work ? $3.99

Description
A mounting bracket for novelty/license plates. Ideal for vehicles with contoured bumpers, recessed license plate area or for adding a novelty plate to a vehicle. Made of durable black plastic. Includes two (2) standard fasteners. Easy to install.
Features

• The mounting bracket is ideal for vehicles with contoured bumpers, mounting license plates to a trailer or adding an additional novelty plate to any vehicle
• Serves as a spacer for recessed license plate area on the rear of a vehicle
• Designed to fit all standard 6x12 inch novelty/license plates
• Includes one (1) bracket and two (2) screws
• User friendly and easy to install, see back of package for installation instructions

Specifications

• Designed to fit all standard 6x12 inch novelty/license plates
• User friendly and easy to install, see back of package for installation instructions
• Made of durable black plastic
• Color: Black

Cruiser AccessoriesBracket Black License Frame License Plater Holder
Blain # 1110050 | Mfr # 79050
Today's Price
$399

• 
  

 

[DaveQ]

This mount looks like it will keep it 1/4" away. Will it work ? $3.99

Description
A mounting bracket for novelty/license plates. Ideal for vehicles with contoured bumpers, recessed license plate area or for adding a novelty plate to a vehicle. Made of durable black plastic. Includes two (2) standard fasteners. Easy to install.
Features

• The mounting bracket is ideal for vehicles with contoured bumpers, mounting license plates to a trailer or adding an additional novelty plate to any vehicle
• Serves as a spacer for recessed license plate area on the rear of a vehicle
• Designed to fit all standard 6x12 inch novelty/license plates
• Includes one (1) bracket and two (2) screws
• User friendly and easy to install, see back of package for installation instructions

Specifications

• Designed to fit all standard 6x12 inch novelty/license plates
• User friendly and easy to install, see back of package for installation instructions
• Made of durable black plastic
• Color: Black

Cruiser AccessoriesBracket Black License Frame License Plater Holder
Blain # 1110050 | Mfr # 79050
Today's Price
$399

May give it a try. Thanks!

 

[louibluey]

It is so weird how it touches the black trim with no lower mounting holes. When I first noticed, I thought maybe my dealer put the plates on wrong. I guess it is because the MME body was designed in Europe?

For now, I just turned the dealer frame backwards, but for sure it needs some kind of padding or to be raised up a bit. The silicone frames sound interesting.

That's a pretty big design miss for a U.S. car.

 

[Sweetwater]

I just ordered the bracket Blain # 1110050 | Mfr # 79050 It does look like it will work.
Best price Amazon. You really can not raise plate up. So I hope this bracket will do
what we need and move plate out.

Sponsored