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g4reth · May 29th, 2002, 04:46 PM

I have seen pictures of the mini one with chrome number plate surrounds and thought it finished it off really well. Can theese be fitted onto my existing number plate or are they a completely different number plate??

Shoppie · May 29th, 2002, 05:14 PM

They fit behind a standard number plate. I have one fitted on the back of my ONE.

smiffy · May 30th, 2002, 03:07 AM

The number plate surrounds fit on both the front & rear number plates

They are a standard size & will fit any standard reg plate

£9.99 each from Halfords & they come in Red, Blue, Chrome, Gold etc

alexcroft · May 30th, 2002, 11:01 AM

Gareth,

I have fitted the chrome number plate surround to my cooper. The back one is easy, just pull of the screw caps with a pair of pliers, unscrew the screws, put the plate in the surround and it literally fits over the top of it.

But...as the front of the mini is not flat, and the number plate surround is quite a brittle piece of plastic, I had to drill new holes in the front bumper as the holes do not line up once the surround is on the front plate. You could get new plates made up (like Jamiesim), but I am impatient, especially when it comes to my cooper!

Any questions, please ask...

Alex.

Tobes · May 30th, 2002, 11:15 AM

Not seen one on the front of the MINI before....any pics?

alexcroft · May 30th, 2002, 11:35 AM

My parents are away at the mo. But they're back on Monday, so the pic will be up then.

It is wicked on the front, kinda looks like its always been there.

Alex.

g4reth · May 30th, 2002, 05:57 PM

cheers
will have to get up to halfords and get them at the weekend!!!!
thanks!!

smiffy · May 31st, 2002, 03:40 AM

Here's the front of Monsta's MINI showing the chrome surround on the front

Tobes · May 31st, 2002, 04:47 AM

is that stuck on as I can't see the bolts / caps?

dietcokeplease · May 31st, 2002, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tobes
is that stuck on as I can't see the bolts / caps?

Monsta stuck them on with adhesive number plate pads. He gave me advice on fitting mine. Because of the curvature of the front bumper you have to use a thin 1mm pad in the middle and thick 6mm pads on the outer edges.

The plate is VERY secure. Couldn't believe how strong the adhesive is! One little touch and it's stuck for good as I found out the wrong way! So just be careful fitting them.

DC

smiffy · May 31st, 2002, 09:58 AM

Mines held in place by the number plate screws

alexcroft · May 31st, 2002, 10:26 AM

Gareth,

Use the bolts and screws, much more secure than a couple of sticky pads, after rain, wind and ice...the pads will become useless!

The elements laugh in the face of sticky pads.

Alex.

jamiesim · May 31st, 2002, 11:22 AM

me don;t tinks that the sticky pads are gonna be all that cop either...

Water sits behind the plate, you probably saw all the water marks on behind the plate when you removed it, not the elements for adhesive, oh and if it falls off whilst doing 70mph+ on the motor way its gonna catch something on its flight... probably your windscreen!!!

Havew already fitted my reaer surround and going to have a new plate made for the front as I don't want to make any more holes in my bumper...

You can't beat a good old screw!!!

g4reth · May 31st, 2002, 04:32 PM

my number plates are stuck on with something ( i take it its sticky pads) and i does not move in the slightest. I will have to phone my dealer tomorrow to ask him to stop me from ripping the whole bumper off!!!!
thanks everyone who replied

g4reth · May 31st, 2002, 04:38 PM

my number plates are stuck on with something ( i take it its sticky pads) and i does not move in the slightest. I will have to phone my dealer tomorrow to ask him to stop me from ripping the whole bumper off!!!!
thanks everyone who replied

Nameless · Sep 13th, 2003, 10:36 AM

I've just tried to remove a plate that was stuck on to my rusty trailer with halfords 1mm pads.
What a job - there's no way that would come off !

- Suggest Screws and pads?

smiffy · Sep 13th, 2003, 01:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smiffy

Mines held in place by the number plate screws

morrisminiminor · Sep 14th, 2003, 11:15 AM

I was a bit sceptical about stick pads but they appear to work. Put a private plate on a Rover 3 years ago and no problems to date. Worst comes to the worst, just buy more pads aand stick the plate again

morrisminiminor

May 29th, 2002, 04:46 PM	#1
g4reth MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: North east ireland Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 38 Offline	chrome number plate surround I have seen pictures of the mini one with chrome number plate surrounds and thought it finished it off really well. Can theese be fitted onto my existing number plate or are they a completely different number plate??

May 30th, 2002, 03:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 5,859 Offline	The number plate surrounds fit on both the front & rear number plates They are a standard size & will fit any standard reg plate £9.99 each from Halfords & they come in Red, Blue, Chrome, Gold etc S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

May 30th, 2002, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Chrome number plate surround... Gareth, I have fitted the chrome number plate surround to my cooper. The back one is easy, just pull of the screw caps with a pair of pliers, unscrew the screws, put the plate in the surround and it literally fits over the top of it. But...as the front of the mini is not flat, and the number plate surround is quite a brittle piece of plastic, I had to drill new holes in the front bumper as the holes do not line up once the surround is on the front plate. You could get new plates made up (like Jamiesim), but I am impatient, especially when it comes to my cooper! Any questions, please ask... Alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

May 30th, 2002, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Pics of chrome surround... My parents are away at the mo. But they're back on Monday, so the pic will be up then. It is wicked on the front, kinda looks like its always been there. Alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

May 31st, 2002, 03:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 5,859 Offline	Here's the front of Monsta's MINI showing the chrome surround on the front Attached Thumbnails S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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May 29th, 2002, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shoppie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 32 Offline	They fit behind a standard number plate. I have one fitted on the back of my ONE.

May 30th, 2002, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 365 Offline	Not seen one on the front of the MINI before....any pics?

May 30th, 2002, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
g4reth MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: North east ireland Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 38 Offline	cheers will have to get up to halfords and get them at the weekend!!!! thanks!!

May 31st, 2002, 04:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 365 Offline	is that stuck on as I can't see the bolts / caps?

May 31st, 2002, 06:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 5,343 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Tobes is that stuck on as I can't see the bolts / caps? Monsta stuck them on with adhesive number plate pads. He gave me advice on fitting mine. Because of the curvature of the front bumper you have to use a thin 1mm pad in the middle and thick 6mm pads on the outer edges. The plate is VERY secure. Couldn't believe how strong the adhesive is! One little touch and it's stuck for good as I found out the wrong way! So just be careful fitting them. DC There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

May 31st, 2002, 09:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 5,859 Offline	Mines held in place by the number plate screws S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

May 31st, 2002, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Bolt it...or face problems later! Gareth, Use the bolts and screws, much more secure than a couple of sticky pads, after rain, wind and ice...the pads will become useless! The elements laugh in the face of sticky pads. Alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

May 31st, 2002, 11:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
jamiesim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Town Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 322 Offline	me don;t tinks that the sticky pads are gonna be all that cop either... Water sits behind the plate, you probably saw all the water marks on behind the plate when you removed it, not the elements for adhesive, oh and if it falls off whilst doing 70mph+ on the motor way its gonna catch something on its flight... probably your windscreen!!! Havew already fitted my reaer surround and going to have a new plate made for the front as I don't want to make any more holes in my bumper... You can't beat a good old screw!!! This car is going to lose me my license one day. I LOVE IT!!! Dark Silver/Black Cooper S Chilli Shiny Red Brake Calipers The biggest grin on the planet & the envy of all my friends!

May 31st, 2002, 04:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
g4reth MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: North east ireland Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 38 Offline	my number plates are stuck on with something ( i take it its sticky pads) and i does not move in the slightest. I will have to phone my dealer tomorrow to ask him to stop me from ripping the whole bumper off!!!! thanks everyone who replied

May 31st, 2002, 04:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
g4reth MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: North east ireland Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 38 Offline	my number plates are stuck on with something ( i take it its sticky pads) and i does not move in the slightest. I will have to phone my dealer tomorrow to ask him to stop me from ripping the whole bumper off!!!! thanks everyone who replied

Sep 13th, 2003, 10:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 2,667 Offline	I've just tried to remove a plate that was stuck on to my rusty trailer with halfords 1mm pads. What a job - there's no way that would come off ! - Suggest Screws and pads?

Sep 13th, 2003, 01:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 5,859 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smiffy Mines held in place by the number plate screws S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Sep 14th, 2003, 11:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
morrisminiminor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bonnie Scotland. Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 365 Offline	I was a bit sceptical about stick pads but they appear to work. Put a private plate on a Rover 3 years ago and no problems to date. Worst comes to the worst, just buy more pads aand stick the plate again morrisminiminor

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