Best Way to Mount Front Plate w/o Drilling Holes on the Bumper

Donser · 08-02-2013, 07:11 AM

Any recommendations on the best looking / cleanest way to put on a front license plate without drilling holes on the bumper.

I'm currently away from my home state and this place requires front plates. I've seen the tow hitch mount solution. Any opinions / experience with this solution? I would really hate to drill holes and have to deal with getting them patched up in a year when I head back. Photos would be helpful if you have them. Thanks!

numbersguy · 08-02-2013, 07:27 AM

I bought this one

http://www.usmillworks.com/Assets/li..._shot_1200.jpg

It's still riding around in the trunk. I don't have to mount my plates for another few weeks and I won't do it a day early.

There's a video on the usmillworks website that shows how it works.

gtmassive75 · 08-02-2013, 07:34 AM

Zip ties lower left or if you wanna keep it on the bumper..use 3M velcro..

JNoSol · 08-02-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by numbersguy

http://www.usmillworks.com/Assets/li..._shot_1200.jpg

US Mill Works have the nicest brackets. I will get one when as soon as I get ticket for not having a front plate.

Chuck W. · 08-03-2013, 10:19 AM

These look like a good alternative to the tow hook application. The holes are under the lip.

Skene Design License Plate Mount

Tuesday · 08-03-2013, 11:25 AM

I use 3M double sided tape from the auto parts store. Sticks VERY well, lasts for years even in humid environments and leaves zero marks.

///M.Tonee · 08-03-2013, 11:52 AM

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I use 3M double sided tape from the auto parts store. Sticks VERY well, lasts for years even in humid environments and leaves zero marks.

+1 for 3m tape if temporary

pillpusher84 · 08-04-2013, 01:12 PM

I just don't put one on ... much better solution

Donser · 08-04-2013, 01:31 PM

Hahaha... That's livin on the wild side. I'd rather spend the money on tickets for some mods. I might try using screws with butterfly nuts on the lower grill. Anyone tried this? Worst case scenario, I'll order the US Mill plate holder. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions!

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Originally Posted by pillpusher84

I just don't put one on ... much better solution

M5007 · 08-04-2013, 05:35 PM

Asshole at the dealership had the damn bracket drilled into my front bumper when I arrived to pick it up. I was furious. But the holes are already in the bumper.

Donser · 08-04-2013, 06:33 PM

I emailed the dealership on Friday not to drill holes on the bumper in anticipation of taking delivery of my LCI sometime at the end of the week. They should be receiving the vehicle tomorrow or Tuesday. I even followed up the email with a call and warned them if they drill holes they'll have to patch them up. I'm crossing my fingers.

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Originally Posted by silentassasin

Asshole at the dealership had the damn bracket drilled into my front bumper when I arrived to pick it up. I was furious. But the holes are already in the bumper.

///M.Tonee · 08-05-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Donser

I emailed the dealership on Friday not to drill holes on the bumper in anticipation of taking delivery of my LCI sometime at the end of the week. They should be receiving the vehicle tomorrow or Tuesday. I even followed up the email with a call and warned them if they drill holes they'll have to patch them up. I'm crossing my fingers.

normally they have a waiver form you have to fill out so they dont drill your front bumper

Alan l. · 08-05-2013, 01:00 PM

3M locking velcro tape. Been doing this for years and have yet to lose any plates. Best thing is that i can pop the plate off during photoshoots and back on within seconds.

Alan

pillpusher84 · 08-05-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by silentassasin

Asshole at the dealership had the damn bracket drilled into my front bumper when I arrived to pick it up. I was furious. But the holes are already in the bumper.

I always give fair warning ... if a plate bracket is attached to my car on delivery I refuse to accept delivery and insist on a new car ordered ... dealer made the mistake once ... never again after that!

M5007 · 08-05-2013, 04:59 PM

It was the only one within 600 miles. They had to bring this one from a dealership 180 miles away. There was no ordering a new one.

Donser · 08-05-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by silentassasin

It was the only one within 600 miles. They had to bring this one from a dealership 180 miles away. There was no ordering a new one.

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Originally Posted by pillpusher84

I always give fair warning ... if a plate bracket is attached to my car on delivery I refuse to accept delivery and insist on a new car ordered ... dealer made the mistake once ... never again after that!

I believe my LCI is one of the first ones to arrive Canada. Might not be one around yet similar and I'm not sure if I'll have to guts to refuse it as I've waited for my order for over 2 months now. I'll need some Jedi will power not to give in.

Worse case scenario, maybe I can ask for extras like Msport black kidney grills or something, what do you think?

Donser · 08-17-2013, 10:35 PM

Problem solved... I used spring nuts to mount my plate on the mesh...

2k15f30 · 08-17-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Donser

Problem solved... I used spring nuts to mount my plate on the mesh...

Simple yet quite smart.

For something more complex try this. Might work, depending on your individual needs like a fix it ticket.

http://www.hidetheplate.com

K-A · 08-18-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Donser

Problem solved... I used spring nuts to mount my plate on the mesh...

I'm seeing the closeup of the LCI M bumper missing the driver side radiator here (the grille is non-functional/closed in that side intake), which the pre-LCI has (it has a radiator behind both functional/open side bumper intakes). So odd that some people report 2 extra radiators still i.e one behind each side intake with functional grilles in front of them on some LCI M Sports and then some have the drivers side closed up with no radiator at all behind it.

LacesOut · 07-20-2018, 10:02 PM

Wait, I bought my f10 used with a license plate ready in the front. Does that mean someone drilled into the bumper? I thought they came from the factory like that...

TJBentley · 07-21-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LacesOut

Wait, I bought my f10 used with a license plate ready in the front. Does that mean someone drilled into the bumper? I thought they came from the factory like that...

Usually drilled at the dealership

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M5007 Major 71 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Competition Package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Asshole at the dealership had the damn bracket drilled into my front bumper when I arrived to pick it up. I was furious. But the holes are already in the bumper. __________________
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Alan l. Major General 5437 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	3M locking velcro tape. Been doing this for years and have yet to lose any plates. Best thing is that i can pop the plate off during photoshoots and back on within seconds. Alan __________________
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M5007 Major 71 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Competition Package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	It was the only one within 600 miles. They had to bring this one from a dealership 180 miles away. There was no ordering a new one. __________________
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