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Steve P · Mar 29th, 2005, 11:28 AM

Hi, can anyone help? I've got some number plate screw caps that I'd like to replace. The problem is the caps are ones which just fit over the screw head and are not the usual hinged caps. Anyone know where I can get them? I've tried Halfords and they've just got the hinged type.

many thanks

DJC · Mar 29th, 2005, 03:48 PM

Hi, used to work in the motor trade, got some spare yellow and white ones which you put the screw through one piece, attach to car and the cap clips over to hide the screw, all one piece, any use to you ? Regards Damian.

Pobsey · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:17 PM

I got some from Focus, the DIY place 75p for 6

Steve P · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:45 PM

Cheers Damian. :-) Good of you man but unfortunately those are the hinge ones. I have to use the screws which are in the plate already and they are quite thick which means the hinge caps don't fit and I can't use the hinge cap screws as they don't grip in the hole. er... hope that makes sense. thanks again for your offer.

Steve P · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey

I got some from Focus, the DIY place 75p for 6

No dreaded hinges? Does it just snap on over the screw head?

Pobsey · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:48 PM

sorry they are hinged, why dont you replace the screws with some normal self tapers so they fit with the hinged type??

Steve P · Mar 29th, 2005, 05:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey

sorry they are hinged, why dont you replace the screws with some normal self tapers so they fit with the hinged type??

Because the drilled holes already in the plates are bigger than the self tapping screw heads - so the self tapping screws pass through. Think I might get some new plates and stick them on instead. :-)

S33BBY · Mar 29th, 2005, 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve P

Because the drilled holes already in the plates are bigger than the self tapping screw heads - so the self tapping screws pass through. Think I might get some new plates and stick them on instead. :-)

Yep I had this problem too. I bought some of the hinge type from eBay for £1, but the screw holes are too big. I'd also like some of the cap types to go over the screws!

tnoy66 · Mar 29th, 2005, 06:20 PM

If the ones you want are the same as the dealer fitted.........then ask the dealer, they shouldn't cost too much

Steve P · Mar 29th, 2005, 06:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66

If the ones you want are the same as the dealer fitted.........then ask the dealer, they shouldn't cost too much

You've reminded me to try the plate maker! I've tracked them down and emailed them so we'll see.

cheers

tnoy66 · Mar 29th, 2005, 06:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve P

You've reminded me to try the plate maker! I've tracked them down and emailed them so we'll see.

cheers

or that could work too

Mar 29th, 2005, 11:28 AM	#1
Steve P MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Number plate screw caps Hi, can anyone help? I've got some number plate screw caps that I'd like to replace. The problem is the caps are ones which just fit over the screw head and are not the usual hinged caps. Anyone know where I can get them? I've tried Halfords and they've just got the hinged type. many thanks

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DJC MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Hi, used to work in the motor trade, got some spare yellow and white ones which you put the screw through one piece, attach to car and the cap clips over to hide the screw, all one piece, any use to you ? Regards Damian. Attached Thumbnails

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 2,733 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Steve P Because the drilled holes already in the plates are bigger than the self tapping screw heads - so the self tapping screws pass through. Think I might get some new plates and stick them on instead. :-) Yep I had this problem too. I bought some of the hinge type from eBay for £1, but the screw holes are too big. I'd also like some of the cap types to go over the screws! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 1,737 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Steve P You've reminded me to try the plate maker! I've tracked them down and emailed them so we'll see. cheers or that could work too Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

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Mar 29th, 2005, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 3,363 Offline	I got some from Focus, the DIY place 75p for 6

Mar 29th, 2005, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Steve P MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Cheers Damian. :-) Good of you man but unfortunately those are the hinge ones. I have to use the screws which are in the plate already and they are quite thick which means the hinge caps don't fit and I can't use the hinge cap screws as they don't grip in the hole. er... hope that makes sense. thanks again for your offer.

Mar 29th, 2005, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve P MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey I got some from Focus, the DIY place 75p for 6 No dreaded hinges? Does it just snap on over the screw head?

Mar 29th, 2005, 04:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 3,363 Offline	sorry they are hinged, why dont you replace the screws with some normal self tapers so they fit with the hinged type??

Mar 29th, 2005, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Steve P MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey sorry they are hinged, why dont you replace the screws with some normal self tapers so they fit with the hinged type?? Because the drilled holes already in the plates are bigger than the self tapping screw heads - so the self tapping screws pass through. Think I might get some new plates and stick them on instead. :-)

Mar 29th, 2005, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Steve P MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 If the ones you want are the same as the dealer fitted.........then ask the dealer, they shouldn't cost too much You've reminded me to try the plate maker! I've tracked them down and emailed them so we'll see. cheers

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