08-21-2016, 12:19 PM | #1 |
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Front License Plate Be Gone!
If there was any car that a front license plate didn't belong, it would be a 5th generation Camaro SS. Ever since I got my car nearly 6 months ago, I have been thinking of ways to remove the front license plate bracket without using bumper plugs.
I decided to go with a method of using 3M Bondo I found on an m3 forum, and it turned out pretty well. Here is my DIY thread if anyone is interested in easily improving the look of there car. Here are a couple pic of the car before and after... Before: After: Overall I think it went pretty good! From more than 5 feet away you can't see where I filled the holes, even in broad daylight. One thing that I am still trying to fix is the angles the bumper was formed to from the pressure of the license bracket. Hopefully a heat gun could reform the plastic, but I am open to suggestions! Thanks for viewing!
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08-21-2016, 12:59 PM | #2 |
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08-21-2016, 04:00 PM | #3 |
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This thread is worthless without pictures .
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08-21-2016, 04:05 PM | #4 |
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08-21-2016, 05:00 PM | #5 |
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Yep, no pics.
Without the front plate bracket (car wasn't sold in PA) I couldn't have this snazzy front plate: |
08-21-2016, 05:36 PM | #6 |
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I like my front plate.
It makes a statement..
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A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....
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08-21-2016, 05:49 PM | #7 |
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Have to agree with that! Thanks for your service.
I got no statements, per se. Gonna leave my off until I have to do something.
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As far as the statement goes.... I'm pretty sure if I hadn't served there would be NO plate on the front....
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08-21-2016, 06:18 PM | #9 |
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Statement? Just decreases airflow
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08-21-2016, 09:47 PM | #10 |
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I have an Apex scoop.. Air flow isn't much of an issue
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08-22-2016, 06:14 AM | #11 |
Sadly not an option for those of us that live in states that require a license plate on the front of the car.
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08-22-2016, 06:37 AM | #12 |
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Thought this was better than plugging the holes!
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08-22-2016, 07:34 AM | #13 |
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Sorry guys, first time I used Dropbox instead of just attaching the image.
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08-23-2016, 09:49 AM | #14 |
Pics loaded for me.
My state requires front plate. I don't have it on though. Had mine for 5 years this coming Friday. Never been pulled over for it. Of course I have Marine Corps plates on the back, so maybe that gets me a pass. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk |
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bondo, diy, license plate, license removal |
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