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jgpmini · Jul 21st, 2003, 04:51 PM

I am getting my PS/B MC in about 3 weeks and was wondering how I can remove the front license plate mount. I am in FL so I am not required to have it.

Anyone here remove it on theirs?
Will there be holes left in the bumper?
Are there pieces to fill the holes?

I may put a Euro plate on there instead.

Thanks!

ruf · Jul 21st, 2003, 05:15 PM

There are 2 screws holding the front plate mount in behind the license plate. Pull on the bottom to release the adhesive tape and the plate mount will slide down and out. The remaining indention is sized for a European plate.

jgpmini · Jul 22nd, 2003, 04:59 AM

Hey, thanks for the info. I am guessing there are 2 holes left in your bumper if you don't put a Euro plate on.

I heard there is something you can put in to fill those holes.

Is this correct?

ruf · Jul 22nd, 2003, 07:45 AM

There are two holes and I guess you could putty and paint them. Or your could use the license plate screws that came with my car. They had these little white plastic caps for the heads. You could paint those to body color. Honestly, I would worry more about the ridiculous looking indention rather than some little holes. My car is black so it hides the indention a little better, but it still looks retarded.

jgpmini · Jul 22nd, 2003, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the info. Do I need to be real careful when I pull to release it from the adhesive? Will it damage the bumper?

Thanks.

ruf · Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:31 PM

Nah, the adhesive tape isn't that strong. It's the thick spongy type. Just make sure you don't pull so hard that when it DOES give that you fly backwards and break the upper tabs.

MiniSGirl · Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:42 PM

Anyone actually do the putty-fill in and paint job? I've got the nice holes in the front of my car...although I still think the holes look better than a big 'ol plate on the front...

eltel · Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:59 PM

This site may have a solution.
http://www.geocities.com/esklut/plugs.html

benggolf · Jul 23rd, 2003, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
This site may have a solution.
http://www.geocities.com/esklut/plugs.html

Exactly. You beat me to it eltel!

steve · Jul 25th, 2003, 02:54 AM

I painted 2 stainless steel button head phillips screws with the body color and screwed them in the holes for the plates holder.
looks great

MiniSGirl · Jul 25th, 2003, 08:58 PM

Steve - great idea! Sounds MUCH cleaner than dealing with putty. Thanks!

Jul 21st, 2003, 04:51 PM	#1
jgpmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 80 Offline	Removing front plate mount? I am getting my PS/B MC in about 3 weeks and was wondering how I can remove the front license plate mount. I am in FL so I am not required to have it. Anyone here remove it on theirs? Will there be holes left in the bumper? Are there pieces to fill the holes? I may put a Euro plate on there instead. Thanks! PS/B MC, H/K, Premium/Sports/Cold Weather Packages, Dragon 129 decal, stubby antenna, scentless MINI air freshener

Jul 21st, 2003, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 123 Offline	There are 2 screws holding the front plate mount in behind the license plate. Pull on the bottom to release the adhesive tape and the plate mount will slide down and out. The remaining indention is sized for a European plate. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 22nd, 2003, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
jgpmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 80 Offline	Holes? Hey, thanks for the info. I am guessing there are 2 holes left in your bumper if you don't put a Euro plate on. I heard there is something you can put in to fill those holes. Is this correct? PS/B MC, H/K, Premium/Sports/Cold Weather Packages, Dragon 129 decal, stubby antenna, scentless MINI air freshener

Jul 22nd, 2003, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 123 Offline	There are two holes and I guess you could putty and paint them. Or your could use the license plate screws that came with my car. They had these little white plastic caps for the heads. You could paint those to body color. Honestly, I would worry more about the ridiculous looking indention rather than some little holes. My car is black so it hides the indention a little better, but it still looks retarded. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 22nd, 2003, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
jgpmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 80 Offline	front plate mount Thanks for the info. Do I need to be real careful when I pull to release it from the adhesive? Will it damage the bumper? Thanks. PS/B MC, H/K, Premium/Sports/Cold Weather Packages, Dragon 129 decal, stubby antenna, scentless MINI air freshener

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Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Nah, the adhesive tape isn't that strong. It's the thick spongy type. Just make sure you don't pull so hard that when it DOES give that you fly backwards and break the upper tabs. Reflex Racing Houston, TX Last edited by ruf : Jul 22nd, 2003 at 11:57 PM.

Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniSGirl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Anyone actually do the putty-fill in and paint job? I've got the nice holes in the front of my car...although I still think the holes look better than a big 'ol plate on the front...

Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 09:17 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	This site may have a solution. http://www.geocities.com/esklut/plugs.html

Jul 23rd, 2003, 03:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel This site may have a solution. http://www.geocities.com/esklut/plugs.html Exactly. You beat me to it eltel! 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Jul 25th, 2003, 02:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
steve MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: cincinnati Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 14 Offline	I painted 2 stainless steel button head phillips screws with the body color and screwed them in the holes for the plates holder. looks great

Jul 25th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
MiniSGirl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Steve - great idea! Sounds MUCH cleaner than dealing with putty. Thanks!

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