License plate holder plugs need painting; advice.
12-08-14, 04:01 PM
#31
No, go for the all weather floor mats cause the frame is cheap, like $30-40 at the dealer, but mats are $100+. 
Next time I make a deal on a new car I'm going to make them include the all weather mats too. Last time I only got a hat and keychains. lol But on my last trade-in I kept the mats and wheel locks hahah. They're already making money on my trade anyway, so those stuff aren't going back with the car!
Next time I make a deal on a new car I'm going to make them include the all weather mats too. Last time I only got a hat and keychains. lol But on my last trade-in I kept the mats and wheel locks hahah. They're already making money on my trade anyway, so those stuff aren't going back with the car!
12-09-14, 12:56 PM
#34
http://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php...&product_id=85
i used this company. the color matches pretty well.
i used this company. the color matches pretty well.
Also, did you have to drill the holes out further to get them mounted (per the instructions on their site)?
12-09-14, 12:59 PM
#35
Lexus Test Driver
Don't make the holes bigger, there is something behind those holes that hold the screw. If u drill it then u'll destroy them and u won't be able to mount ur plate if u need to.
12-10-14, 07:56 AM
#36
Thanks pardner!
12-10-14, 08:06 AM
#37
Lexus Test Driver
But instead of making ur bumper holes bigger, maybe u can trim the plug? Cause plugs are cheap to replace if it's messed up but ur bumper isn't.
12-10-14, 08:35 AM
#38
Intermediate
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My new proper color plugs are being ordered by my dealer
12-10-14, 08:36 AM
#39
Hey there Ryderx, did you have to drill out your existing holes at all for the bumperplugs, or did they simply stuff right into place and hold snugly?
12-10-14, 10:38 AM
#40
Lexus Test Driver
12-10-14, 10:54 AM
#41
I have a tow license plate frame if I get a ticket i can use that won't have to take out the bumperplugs.
I bought the tow license plate from for my 10GS- not sure if it will work on the 15GS hopefully it will
I bought the tow license plate from for my 10GS- not sure if it will work on the 15GS hopefully it will
12-10-14, 11:11 AM
#42
I had another thought too, you can always reinstall a factory plate bracket instead of the tow hook thing using simple 5/16” nylon grommets from any hardware store. They would pop in where the plugs were, and there is a hole in the center for the screw, and as the screw is turned the grommets expand and tighten inside the hole.
02-06-15, 07:29 AM
#43
I am still curious though, did you have to drill your holes out any further to install the bumper plugs?
I had another thought too, you can always reinstall a factory plate bracket instead of the tow hook thing using simple 5/16” nylon grommets from any hardware store. They would pop in where the plugs were, and there is a hole in the center for the screw, and as the screw is turned the grommets expand and tighten inside the hole.
I had another thought too, you can always reinstall a factory plate bracket instead of the tow hook thing using simple 5/16” nylon grommets from any hardware store. They would pop in where the plugs were, and there is a hole in the center for the screw, and as the screw is turned the grommets expand and tighten inside the hole.
Looks like when they put in the screws, it dis-formed the bumper by pulling it outward. How did everyone fix that that use bumper plugs?
02-06-15, 01:08 PM
#44
Bumperplugs Installed!
Also I did indeed drill the holes out larger (9/32 I believe, I had to go buy this drill bit) in order to install the plugs. They slipped right in nice and snug at that point..
I am quite pleased with the outcome, price, and ease of install. I do recommend the bumperplugs to any that have had their vehicles defiled by the dealer!
Photographic evidence of the worlds first Atomic Silver bumperplugs in action
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02-06-15, 02:08 PM
#45
Hey pardner, I used an exacto knife to carefully trim the bulging areas around the holes and get the bumper flush before mounting the plugs.
Also I did indeed drill the holes out larger (9/32 I believe, I had to go buy this drill bit) in order to install the plugs. They slipped right in nice and snug at that point..
I am quite pleased with the outcome, price, and ease of install. I do recommend the bumperplugs to any that have had their vehicles defiled by the dealer!
Also I did indeed drill the holes out larger (9/32 I believe, I had to go buy this drill bit) in order to install the plugs. They slipped right in nice and snug at that point..
I am quite pleased with the outcome, price, and ease of install. I do recommend the bumperplugs to any that have had their vehicles defiled by the dealer!
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