Fixing New Reg Plates

[MK247]

I'm getting new reg plates made up and would rather fix them with adhesive pads than drill through the new plates to use the screw fittings. However, I've noticed that the original front number plate appears to be curve outwards from the screw fixings (as if it has been screwed in too tight). If the front bumper part where the plate attaches is actually curved then I think I'll need to use screws as the sticky pads might not be enough.

Has anyone else used the adhesive pads to attach their number plates? The last thing I want is more chips on the bonnet (caused by reg plate flying off on the motorway :winky: )

[Scorpion]

I use sticky pads rather than screws,they've been on for over a year now and haven't

come loose not even with pressure washing,and not having screw holes can only be a

good thing in my opinion.

[ColinBarber]

My wifes plates were stuck on by the Lexus dealer and have not had any problems.

[Veece]

Same here - stuck on with pads for the last 8 months, also no problems with pressure washer.

Just a thought though, isn't it illegal not to have the plates screwed on ?? (just mentioned it incase it might be an issue)

Paul

[ColinBarber]

From DVLA website

Are stick-on number plates legal?

No, number plates must meet the British Standard requirements and we are not aware of any self-adhesive number plates that are able to meet these requirements

I think that is talking about the thin film ones. My plates are to BS standards - I've just fixed them with sticky pads rather than screws.

[kev dood]

I don't think there are issues with no screws, the MGF plates didn't have screws on them - mind you they didn't hold very well and kept coming off!! :D :D

[ColinBarber]

I don't think there are issues with no screws, the MGF plates didn't have screws on them - mind you they didn't hold very well and kept coming off!! :D :D

Probably the whole bumper or front of the chassis that was falling off, not just the plate

[MK247]

Cheers guys,

I think I'll give the 'sticky' pads a go, seeing as there's quite a few others who've had no problems with them.

[jonthebarber]

i use the sticky pads that hold on the centre mirror , they make the plates stick/sit closer to the car !

[Sanman]

I have used the sticky pads from Halfords and they seem to do the job perfectly well.

[Claire G]

Bought my hubby a personal registration for his birthday and we've stuck those on with bog-standard sticky pads - they've worked a treat :)