How to patch fix front license plate holes

[808Camaro]

Well unfortunatly I was unable to stop the dealer from installing the front license plate holder. I removed it this weekend now I have 4 ugly holes in the middle of my bumper. Any recommendations on how to patch/fix the holes????

Thank you

2010 2SS/RS CGM

[jpsuperman81]

Ouch!

[viper1cobra]

If the dealer did it without your permission, I would try to get the dealer to repair for you. This way it is done by GM Certified Painters.

[nickruta]

thank you for reminding me to call the dealer and tell them not to drill holes in the bumper. im getting a retractable plate holder.

[ffrcobra_65]

Originally Posted by viper1cobra

If the dealer did it without your permission, I would try to get the dealer to repair for you. This way it is done by GM Certified Painters.

Not so easy but worth a try but, you are asking the dealer to spent $$ to fix a problem that may not be a problem from their point of view. If your state requires that you have a front license plate, you can not win a claim against a dealer for mounting the front lic bracket, a friend tried this already with a new BMW he ordered. As much as some of us would like to think that we "own" the car from the day we placed the order, the reality is, the dealer owns the car until you sign the purchase contract in the end and you get handed the keys. California is one of those states and I sent several reminders to my salesperson, including the owner of the dealership, to make sure the front lic holder did not get installed. Lucky for me, they remembered.

[808Camaro]

Yup my state requires front license plates, but I didn't care and will take my chances....
I just wish i knew to tell the dealers not to install it.

[irocnroll]

All you can do is Bondo it and repaint the entire front bumper. If you had a metallic paintjob, good luck getting it to match. My suggestion is put the plate back on. Its not that big of a deal.

[robrr2000]

First thing you are going to want to do is measure the size of the hole you'll need to fill.

Next either go to home-depot or autozone or any auto parts place and get your self some plastic auto body fasteners.


Can be bought here.

Next get yourself a bottle of Dupli-color adhesion promoter.



$5.69 at Autozone.com



Last buy yourself a bottle of touch up paint.
I got mine from automotivetouchup.com

Buy the plugs you need.. spray them with the adhesion spray (think primer) and then paint them with the touch up paint.. I used a crappy air brush I got from a yard sale. Cost me $10 (look on craigslist)

Total cost to plug the holes.. about $25.00 including airbrush.


* I went with plugs because I live in Mass. and eventually I'm going to have to get the front plate (I have a green plate for mass. folks). This way I don't spend huge money fixing a problem that I know I'm going to have to deal with down the line.

[808Camaro]

Great idea. I'll give it a try thanks for the help

[Tigertrj]

do u have a pic of how it looked when u finished it, cause my camaro is white and they drilled tha holes in it

[mike25]

Originally Posted by irocnroll

All you can do is Bondo it and repaint the entire front bumper. If you had a metallic paintjob, good luck getting it to match. My suggestion is put the plate back on. Its not that big of a deal.

it will match if its metallic...it will just be very expensive, and they will need to blend it.

[kga10734]

I feel your pain, mine got drilled as well even though I sent emails and told them in person not to drill the car many times before it came in.

They use to sell a urethane bumper repair kit, don't know if they are still available or not but worth a try.

[daphatgrant]

Originally Posted by nickruta

thank you for reminding me to call the dealer and tell them not to drill holes in the bumper. im getting a retractable plate holder.

This is my checklist, it's compiled from a few other and tweaked by me.

Daphatgrants Camaro Arrival Checklist

1. Please notify me as soon as the car is delivered.

2. Please do not remove if applied or install the original window sticker.

3. Please leave all exterior plastic in place.

4. Please do not remove any of the plastic from the interior carpets, steering wheel, etc.

5. Please leave the carpets in the trunk with the car's build sheet intact on the bag.

6. Please do not place stickers or markers on the car or owner’s manual. Rear plate frame is okay.

7. Please do not drill / install the front license plate holder.

8. Please do not wash or detail my car prior to delivery.

9. Please do not fill the gas tank with anything less than 91 octane, if 91 octane or higher is not available do not fill the tank.

10. Please do not drive the car anymore than absolutely necessary.

If there are any questions or concerns please call me at absolutely anytime. In the event that I cannot be reached please do not proceed with the item(s) that are creating questions or concerns. If a decision(s) has to be made in a timely manner please contact one of my emergency contacts, they will find me and notify me promptly.

My cell # is (000)-000-0000
My work # is (000)-000-0000
My Emergency Contact 1 # is (000)-000-0000
My Emergency Contact 2 # is (000)-000-0000

[camarowa]

don't know how it would look for sure, but you might try bumperplugs.com