Front license plate mount
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I have a 1996 ES300 that does not have a front license plate mount. I live in Illinois, so it is illegal not to have a front plate. There is no holes in the front to mount the license plate holder. I went to different auto parts store and the dealer and cannot find a license plate mount that will somehow clamp onto the bumper without drilling holes in it. Does anyone has any suggestion on this?
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if u dont want to have holes in the front u can go ahead and customize a hole underneath the bumper that is over the fog grill. that way if u ever want to remove it u dont see any holes.
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or a different way.. the way i did on my 2k3 accord. ill post pix later.
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or a different way.. the way i did on my 2k3 accord. ill post pix later.
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You can use 3M double back tape, the same stuff used to put on your emblems. This is very strong adhesive and should hold the license plate on very tight. I also do not have the front plate on my car and do not have holes drilled in the bumper. It is a very clean look. But if worse comes to worse, and I get too many tickets ( haven't gotten any yet), then this is what I will do.
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I'm with LXMN quality foam double sided sticky tape!
I don't think a state anywhere near here does front plates, but if you look *real* hard at the front bumper from the right angle.
You can see the indentions in the paint & plastic where you would drill out holes for the front bumper. Just clean the area with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol real well & let it evaporate before you put the tape on. That way it has the best chance of sticking on there for a long time!
I don't think a state anywhere near here does front plates, but if you look *real* hard at the front bumper from the right angle.
You can see the indentions in the paint & plastic where you would drill out holes for the front bumper. Just clean the area with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol real well & let it evaporate before you put the tape on. That way it has the best chance of sticking on there for a long time!
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