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cesaresbueno · 06-18-2010, 03:15 PM

Alright so I attempted taking my front license plate of today just to see how it would look but after taking off the actual license plate to remove the mount there where two screws but I dont know what tool to use to remove it.

Any of you guys have an idea of what tool to use?

Thanks.

jagan323 · 06-18-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cesaresbueno

Alright so I attempted taking my front license plate of today just to see how it would look but after taking off the actual license plate to remove the mount there where two screws but I dont know what tool to use to remove it.

Any of you guys have an idea of what tool to use?

Thanks.

A Screwdriver =/

HIGHOCTANE · 06-18-2010, 03:41 PM

They are rivets....you have to drill them out. Use a bit about twice the size of the hole in the center,once you drill in a little the head should pop off.
Once the bracket is removed you will be left with holes in the bumper cover....looks pretty hideous. I had mine professionally filled from the backside and painted. THe shop said that some places fill them from the front(easier since the cover doesn't have to come off) but that it doesn't last long before the holes are noticable from the filler shrinking or something to that effect. Cost varies but the shop that did mine said they get about $400 IIRC. Dealer paid to have mine done.

SS One · 06-18-2010, 03:43 PM

If you are looking to remove the mounting plate, GOOD LUCK. It is rivited on.

*The Stig* · 06-18-2010, 03:45 PM

Should have told your dealer you didn't want the front plate. That's what I did, never been ticketed for it.

O also, she looks 10x better without the front plate.

Freezy · 06-18-2010, 04:35 PM

Man That Sucks, I don't know if MO requires a front plate, They give you two at the DMV so thats probably my answer, I really hate needing a front plate

zen · 06-18-2010, 04:43 PM

There are "bumper plugs" available to fill the holes. Search the internet, there are some that are already painted to match. Otherwise get some at a auto supply store and get some touch up paint to paint them.

camarossrs2150 · 06-18-2010, 05:06 PM

you can always put a video cam and a mic in those holes

SS One · 06-18-2010, 05:11 PM

Somebody like Bumper Medic might be able to fill the holes at a reasonable cost. It seems that there are a lot of companies doing this type of bumper repair.

JSkibisky · 06-18-2010, 05:27 PM

... another option might be plugs for the holes. You might want to check this out...
http://bumperplugs.com/

Johnnyma45 · 06-18-2010, 05:29 PM

Good luck OP. It does look pretty awful, 4 gaping holes. The dealer I bought from will pay to have mine patched, but yea you're not going to find anything to remove the rivets. Use a drill like someone else said, or have the dealer remove them.

Inferno Man · 06-18-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Should have told your dealer you didn't want the front plate. That's what I did, never been ticketed for it.

O also, she looks 10x better without the front plate.

X2!!!

cesaresbueno · 06-19-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HIGHOCTANE

They are rivets....you have to drill them out. Use a bit about twice the size of the hole in the center,once you drill in a little the head should pop off.
Once the bracket is removed you will be left with holes in the bumper cover....looks pretty hideous. I had mine professionally filled from the backside and painted. THe shop said that some places fill them from the front(easier since the cover doesn't have to come off) but that it doesn't last long before the holes are noticable from the filler shrinking or something to that effect. Cost varies but the shop that did mine said they get about $400 IIRC. Dealer paid to have mine done.

Thanks man Ill try that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Should have told your dealer you didn't want the front plate. That's what I did, never been ticketed for it.

O also, she looks 10x better without the front plate.

it looks 100x better, but i didn't even think about it until i got it, im gonna try that but the "law" says i need a front license plate. so idk.

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

you can always put a video cam and a mic in those holes

hahaha

cesaresbueno · 06-19-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyma45

Good luck OP. It does look pretty awful, 4 gaping holes. The dealer I bought from will pay to have mine patched, but yea you're not going to find anything to remove the rivets. Use a drill like someone else said, or have the dealer remove them.

are the wholes really that bad?

jagan323 · 06-19-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cesaresbueno

are the wholes really that bad?

lol.. you can try taking it off and finding out? =D

Johnnyma45 · 06-19-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cesaresbueno

are the wholes really that bad?

It hurts me to post this pic but yes, yes they are. My advice is, if you take it off make sure to pony up $300+ to get them fixed, because you're not gonna be able to put them back without rivets. It's a major PITA honestly, I'm working with my dealer to have them fix it, but in TX it's required so yours may not.

buddylok · 06-19-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyma45

It hurts me to post this pic but yes, yes they are. My advice is, if you take it off make sure to pony up $300+ to get them fixed, because you're not gonna be able to put them back without rivets. It's a major PITA honestly, I'm working with my dealer to have them fix it, but in TX it's required so yours may not.

you can cover them up with Bumper Plugs, they are available in your colour (Victory Red)

http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html

Johnnyma45 · 06-19-2010, 03:10 PM

I looked at those...I'm too anal where the bumper plugs probably wouldn't work for me (not flush). I'd shell out the few hundy to fill them in. The dealer should be able to take care of it body shop-style though, waiting to see...

Cam 427 · 06-19-2010, 06:02 PM

Two plates are required here in Washington State. I told my dealer if they mount the plate holder, I would not take the car and the deal would be off. Too bad the Camaro doesn't come with something like what the Corvette has for the front plate.

cesaresbueno · 06-19-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyma45

It hurts me to post this pic but yes, yes they are. My advice is, if you take it off make sure to pony up $300+ to get them fixed, because you're not gonna be able to put them back without rivets. It's a major PITA honestly, I'm working with my dealer to have them fix it, but in TX it's required so yours may not.

Ouch!

Yeah Id much rather have the license plate than have those holes in my bumper...

Hope you fix your bumper soon bro.

Johnnyma45 · 06-28-2010, 02:27 PM

Finally fixed! Brought it to a nearby body shop, dealer took care of it. Looks brand new, compare to my post above!

Highly recommend Classic Chevy for taking care of it, and Magic Touch Body Shop in Lewisville for their quality work.

jagan323 · 06-28-2010, 02:30 PM

wow that looks brand new o_O nice man...

06-18-2010, 03:15 PM	#1
cesaresbueno Drives: SIM 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 70	Help Removing license plate and mount. Alright so I attempted taking my front license plate of today just to see how it would look but after taking off the actual license plate to remove the mount there where two screws but I dont know what tool to use to remove it. Any of you guys have an idea of what tool to use? Thanks.

06-18-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
HIGHOCTANE Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 448	They are rivets....you have to drill them out. Use a bit about twice the size of the hole in the center,once you drill in a little the head should pop off. Once the bracket is removed you will be left with holes in the bumper cover....looks pretty hideous. I had mine professionally filled from the backside and painted. THe shop said that some places fill them from the front(easier since the cover doesn't have to come off) but that it doesn't last long before the holes are noticable from the filler shrinking or something to that effect. Cost varies but the shop that did mine said they get about $400 IIRC. Dealer paid to have mine done. __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Camaro (M6) Previous rides: 2003 Twin Turbo Mustang Cobra(900 RWHP) 2004 KB S/C Mustang Cobra(700 RWHP) 2003 Mustang GT,Heads,Cam, N20 ect..

06-18-2010, 03:45 PM	#5
The Stig I used to be Stieger.... Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 25,598 View My Garage	Should have told your dealer you didn't want the front plate. That's what I did, never been ticketed for it. O also, she looks 10x better without the front plate. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

06-18-2010, 05:06 PM	#8
camarossrs2150 gfx installed Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,060	you can always put a video cam and a mic in those holes __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-28-2010, 02:27 PM	#21
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	Finally fixed! Brought it to a nearby body shop, dealer took care of it. Looks brand new, compare to my post above! Highly recommend Classic Chevy for taking care of it, and Magic Touch Body Shop in Lewisville for their quality work. Attached Images

06-18-2010, 03:43 PM	#4
SS One Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 103	If you are looking to remove the mounting plate, GOOD LUCK. It is rivited on.

06-18-2010, 04:35 PM	#6
Freezy Synergy Green Lantern Drives: to win. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 211 View My Garage	Man That Sucks, I don't know if MO requires a front plate, They give you two at the DMV so thats probably my answer, I really hate needing a front plate

06-18-2010, 04:43 PM	#7
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	There are "bumper plugs" available to fill the holes. Search the internet, there are some that are already painted to match. Otherwise get some at a auto supply store and get some touch up paint to paint them.

06-18-2010, 05:11 PM	#9
SS One Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 103	Somebody like Bumper Medic might be able to fill the holes at a reasonable cost. It seems that there are a lot of companies doing this type of bumper repair.

06-18-2010, 05:27 PM	#10
JSkibisky Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 253	... another option might be plugs for the holes. You might want to check this out... http://bumperplugs.com/

06-18-2010, 05:29 PM	#11
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	Good luck OP. It does look pretty awful, 4 gaping holes. The dealer I bought from will pay to have mine patched, but yea you're not going to find anything to remove the rivets. Use a drill like someone else said, or have the dealer remove them.

06-19-2010, 03:10 PM	#18
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	I looked at those...I'm too anal where the bumper plugs probably wouldn't work for me (not flush). I'd shell out the few hundy to fill them in. The dealer should be able to take care of it body shop-style though, waiting to see...

06-19-2010, 06:02 PM	#19
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 607	Two plates are required here in Washington State. I told my dealer if they mount the plate holder, I would not take the car and the deal would be off. Too bad the Camaro doesn't come with something like what the Corvette has for the front plate.

06-28-2010, 02:30 PM	#22
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,229	wow that looks brand new o_O nice man... __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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