Removed Front Number Plate

Gerry_Young1977 · 07-27-2011, 05:21 AM

Hi

As title says, i have a 2011 E90 LCI and i have removed the front number plate to put on my private plate, the new plate is called a 'short plate' meaning its reduced in width due to the lesser number of characters.

The old number plate looked as though it was fixed to the bumper using two self tappers in both upper corners, i have now fixed the new number plate using adhesive pads but this has left me with 2 small holes in my bumper.

Does anyone know the easier way to fill these and polish over?

All help appreciated.

davyk31 · 07-27-2011, 07:46 AM

THere isn't any easy way but won't a short plate get you in trouble. Regulations stipulate the plate size no matter how many characters are on it.

bbsboy · 07-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Regulations say a plate has to be 10 or 11mm wider than the last numbers so he will be fine.

jabroni80 · 07-27-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerry_Young1977

Hi

As title says, i have a 2011 E90 LCI and i have removed the front number plate to put on my private plate, the new plate is called a 'short plate' meaning its reduced in width due to the lesser number of characters.

The old number plate looked as though it was fixed to the bumper using two self tappers in both upper corners, i have now fixed the new number plate using adhesive pads but this has left me with 2 small holes in my bumper.

Does anyone know the easier way to fill these and polish over?

All help appreciated.

I have exactly the same problem. The only way to do it right is a full bumper respray at a body shop. Annoying

Baby Dave · 07-27-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jabroni80

I have exactly the same problem. The only way to do it right is a full bumper respray at a body shop. Annoying

Or just put a full size plate on

jabroni80 · 07-27-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Dave

Or just put a full size plate on

Oh why didn't I think of that!

The idea of the short plate is to make the car look individual.

Gerry_Young1977 · 07-29-2011, 06:32 PM

Would one of these firms that polish out scratches and dents look at it?

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Gerry_Young1977 New Owner, First BMW 1 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 318d Exclusive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (1)	Removed Front Number Plate - Left a Hole in Bumper Hi As title says, i have a 2011 E90 LCI and i have removed the front number plate to put on my private plate, the new plate is called a 'short plate' meaning its reduced in width due to the lesser number of characters. The old number plate looked as though it was fixed to the bumper using two self tappers in both upper corners, i have now fixed the new number plate using adhesive pads but this has left me with 2 small holes in my bumper. Does anyone know the easier way to fill these and polish over? All help appreciated. __________________ 318d Exclusive 2011, Cruise Control, Media Pack Professional, 17" Style 285 Alloy Wheels, Sapphire Black, Oyster/Black Dakota Leather
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davyk31 Major General 1089 Rep 7,002 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	THere isn't any easy way but won't a short plate get you in trouble. Regulations stipulate the plate size no matter how many characters are on it.
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bbsboy Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: F82 M4 DCT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (1)	Regulations say a plate has to be 10 or 11mm wider than the last numbers so he will be fine.
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Gerry_Young1977 New Owner, First BMW 1 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 318d Exclusive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (1)	Would one of these firms that polish out scratches and dents look at it? __________________ 318d Exclusive 2011, Cruise Control, Media Pack Professional, 17" Style 285 Alloy Wheels, Sapphire Black, Oyster/Black Dakota Leather
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