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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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bumper plugs

anyone with a liquid platinum g order bumper plugs?

if so, did the color match well?
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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bringing this back from the dead...

when you unscrew your license plate bracket, the screws pull the surrounding bumper slightly outwards, do the bumper plugs cover this up?
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wannabe g
bringing this back from the dead...

when you unscrew your license plate bracket, the screws pull the surrounding bumper slightly outwards, do the bumper plugs cover this up?

I have bumper plugs. The little swirls of the bumper that stick out, can be cut off, if I understand you correctly. If you have the front plate from the dealer, make sure you widen the holes. The bumper plugs are too big for the holes. I bent one of mine a little by trying to jam it in. Make sure to widen them out first and they will fit just fine. Also, the color match is pretty good on these.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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I made my own bumper plugs.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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whats the best method of widening the holes?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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I installed bumperplugs with 2 quick tricks, first I drilled the holes to the specified size, with the sharpest new drill bit you have, then I took a step drill bit and Gently hit the plastic that was sticking out, finally very gently cleaned it up with an xacto knife to make to perfectly drilled / flush holes, the bumper plugs fit nice and tight and super flush. And for some unknown reason If I had to pull them out there are perfect holes there. Still pissed the dealer drilled friggin holes to mount a plate. Especailly when I did a final inspection of the car before signing the paper work, come out to see a front plate now on. thought nothing of it, get home go to pull the plate off and what do I find, sheet rock screws in my bumper.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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^ thanks, that was extremely helpful.

also, when i have to get my car inspected, i have to put back on the bracket for the plate....

once i widen the holes, how can i put back on the bracket?
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