So, one of my metal things fell off inside the hole where you screw the license plate into on the front number. I ordered the 2 front plastic plugs and I'm going to the dealership to pick them up today, I believe they snap into the metal things so I was wondering what is another alternative way I can secure the plugs to the bumper without the metal piece?

I dont wanna order one for $20 wait for shipping and then have to remove the front bumper to put the metal piece on only to have it fall off later on again.



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Do you think some sort of adhesive will work? I want them to stay securely on there they dont weigh anything but I also dont really wanna damage the paint.

Maybe I can buy 2 tiny nuts at the hardware store and like glue them inside the bumper?

 

A very small dap of clear silicone will hold them on. Clean it all well first. Wipe off excess right away. A very small dap will do.

Leave bumper removal and putting that metal plate back in place for when/if you ever need to put the plate bracket back on.

 

Where would I apply the silicone? Inside the holes or on the backside of the plastic plug?

 

the metal piece is held in place with a plastic extension on the bumper. It may or may not still be there- mine fell off with age. To keep the metal piece in place for the next owner, I threaded on a stainless licence plate bolt. It did not look pretty but it was hidden behind my actual front plate (stupid Ontario rules).
In your case, I think gooping on silicone will hold the plug in place easily- I'd goop it onto the back side of the plastic plug then just push it into place.
good luck!
darcy

 

I can't believe it I took the front bumper off and the other damn metal bracket was still inside the bumper, i'm shocked it didn't fall out over the years. I used some guerilla glue on the brackets and put some duct tape over them so they wouldn't fall off again any time soon.