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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Looks much better.
I just use the WeatherTech chrome trim clear covers with the rubber gaskets.
WeatherTech ClearCover™<br>License Plate Frame
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Originally Posted by Calendyr
What do you guys think about going with Torx heads instead of Philipps, Robinson or flat?
It's a nice touch to offer that a screw replacement service to your customers.
As much as I prefer the torx head screws, I'd suggest you go with something more common such as a Philips or flat head SS screw. When the time comes to remove the plate, whomever is doing it should already have the right tool on hand/ shouldn't need to go out and buy a special torx screwdriver.
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Originally Posted by Ebg18t
Thanks! WeatherTech makes nice products alright. Do the clear plate cover yellow over time?
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Originally Posted by Angus
It's a nice touch to offer that a screw replacement service to your customers.
As much as I prefer the torx head screws, I'd suggest you go with something more common such as a Philips or flat head SS screw. When the time comes to remove the plate, whomever is doing it should already have the right tool on hand/ shouldn't need to go out and buy a special torx screwdriver.
Hum Torx comes standard on all of my cheap multi-head screw drivers, same with my Ratch Set kit. But you are right, don't want to inconveniance the Customer if his doesn't have it.
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Oh and one more thing. I did some research of screw sizes and the reason I can't find any around here is that we use the metric system so 1/4 X 3/4 is simply not available. Here the equivalent is #12 screws and for some reason I think the 3/4 is still used. Very strange! Will buy some tomorrow.
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Originally Posted by Angus
Thanks! WeatherTech makes nice products alright. Do the clear plate cover yellow over time?
Angus, where did you get your license plate frame? I like the caps over the screws, so let me know brand and/or where you bought it.
Looks nice. Dresses car up without being flashy.
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Originally Posted by spewking
Angus, where did you get your license plate frame? I like the caps over the screws, so let me know brand and/or where you bought it.
Looks nice. Dresses car up without being flashy.
Thanks! I agree, the black version is on my black car and I like how clean and simple it is.
I picked up both frames from my local BMW dealer for ~$30 each. Google "4 Hole Slimline License Plate Frame - Brushed Stainless" and you'll see it...
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
I go with stainless. My daily driver sits outside 24/7 & the plate screws have been on it since '05. They still look like new. +1 on slicing the registration sticker.
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
someone stole TWO of my screws.
just two.
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Re: Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.
Originally Posted by Angus
Thanks! WeatherTech makes nice products alright. Do the clear plate cover yellow over time?
Yes, and haze up just like a headlight. Also our plates here in NJ don't really fit (too big--aren't all license plates the same size? I guess not) so the gasket doesn't seal right, etc. That being said I haven't been able to find anything better, but I haven't tried everything out there, looked at a lot of diagrams though.
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