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Old 06-29-2020, 08:28 PM
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Question Front License Plate Removal - Bumper Plugs?

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Ohio has passed a law to remove the necessity for a front bumper (Woohoo!) I'm looking to fix the holes left there. I've seen Bumper Plugs which are pretty expensive. Has anyone else solved this problem with another option? I have a 2016 S with the black grill bar.

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Old 06-29-2020, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kdbolt70
Hello all,

Ohio has passed a law to remove the necessity for a front bumper (Woohoo!) I'm looking to fix the holes left there. I've seen Bumper Plugs which are pretty expensive. Has anyone else solved this problem with another option? I have a 2016 S with the black grill bar.

Thoughts?
Thanks!
I used small satin black self-tapper screws, the same screws I used to mount the licence plate. Got them in a pack of 12 or so from my local auto parts shop for not many $.
I would prefer rubber plugs but I have never found any of the right size, shape and colour.
 
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Would you mind posting a few pictures? I'm in the same boat and am curious of the outcome.
 
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Try something like this subject to the size and number of holes.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...id=m5467.l1311
 
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I found some small black plastic gizmos that fit into Phillips head screws on cheap cupboards....little black silicone and they look ok.
I've refined my look by shaving them flush with the cross bar and sticking a trimmed provincial flag where the plate once was.
I’ll be pretty flashy in BC with my NB flag...
 
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not sure what these are called but you can find them at your local auto parts store under DIY section

these are called socket plugs
 
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Originally Posted by kdbolt70
Hello all,

Ohio has passed a law to remove the necessity for a front bumper (Woohoo!) I'm looking to fix the holes left there. I've seen Bumper Plugs which are pretty expensive. Has anyone else solved this problem with another option? I have a 2016 S with the black grill bar.

Thoughts?
Thanks!
Jealous!
 
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Take the opportunity to swap to a P7 grille
 
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Originally Posted by Ohwams
Would you mind posting a few pictures? I'm in the same boat and am curious of the outcome.
Car is actually at the shop getting the leather reconditioned today. I will get some pics when I get it back!

Originally Posted by wurldfamuz
not sure what these are called but you can find them at your local auto parts store under DIY section

these are called socket plugs
I will stop by the auto parts store this afternoon to see if they have anything that will work. I'm taking the car on a bit of a road trip tomorrow for the fourth, so it would be nice to have something in there today.

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Take the opportunity to swap to a P7 grille
I'm not opposed to this at all! But I'm looking to replace my wheels before I go swapping out other parts. I'll keep an eye out though.
 
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