Rusty No More: How to upgrade your license plate screws.

**Ebg18t** · 06-14-2015, 07:44 AM

Looks much better.

I just use the WeatherTech chrome trim clear covers with the rubber gaskets.

WeatherTech ClearCover™<br>License Plate Frame

**Angus** · 06-15-2015, 11:26 AM

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.

**Angus** · 06-15-2015, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Ebg18t

Looks much better.

I just use the WeatherTech chrome trim clear covers with the rubber gaskets.

WeatherTech ClearCover™<br>License Plate Frame

Thanks! WeatherTech makes nice products alright. Do the clear plate cover yellow over time?

**Calendyr** · 06-15-2015, 10:34 PM

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.

**Calendyr** · 06-15-2015, 10:36 PM

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.

**spewking** · 06-16-2015, 06:28 AM

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.

**Angus** · 06-16-2015, 06:49 AM

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...

**Red Hawk** · 11-18-2015, 11:14 PM

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.

**asianisafish** · 11-19-2015, 12:51 AM

someone stole TWO of my screws.

just two.

**Setec Astronomy** · 11-19-2015, 06:22 AM

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.