Number plate screws

mowflow · 03-18-2011, 05:53 AM

The screws holding my number plates on are all rusty. Anyone know where I can get suitable replacements (not the stealers). Tried halfrauds a while back but they don't do any screws or wee head covers that are the right size.

rogerxp · 03-18-2011, 05:59 AM

eBay.

I bought a mixed pack ages ago and still have loads left. A mixture of screws, colours, plastic coloured screws, etc, all for about £3-4. I'll see if I can find a similar link...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-PK-CAPS-SCR...item2eb00efb0b
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60-pack-mixed-...item51984c3157
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30-Pack-Mix-Nu...item3a4a3a0bfc
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-COLOURED-PL...item4aa8f5e477

Loads on there, just search 'number plate screws' or 'number plate fixing set'.

ed335d · 03-18-2011, 06:44 AM

I've got these:

http://www.ruderacing.co.uk/p301910/...duct_info.html

They are anodised metal, so look quite nice, and have the added benefit of being security versions.

Much nicer than the plastic fold-over screw covers.

Originally bought them from Halfords, but now can't see on their website, but plenty of places sell them online.

mowflow · 03-18-2011, 07:18 AM

Cheers guys.

Not sure the ebay ones have the correct thread. They look like the Halfords ones (only twice as many for half the price) and none of them fitted.

Those rude racing ones look like they could do the job.

Desmondo · 03-18-2011, 08:17 AM

Get new plates and use sticky pads. I always do that and think it looks much neater and nicer

mowflow · 03-18-2011, 08:50 AM

I do like having plates on with sticky pads but my car still has the original main dealer plates and I quite like that fact. Not saying it stands for anything, just something I noted even when I first viewed the car.

Desmondo · 03-18-2011, 09:29 AM

Fair do's

Mine were starting to de-laminate when I bought it so got some new plates. Actually, I almost always buy new plates when I get a car as it really freshens it up more than you think

Or maybe I've just always been unlucky and keep getting manky plates on cars

Dr Dave · 03-19-2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mowflow

I do like having plates on with sticky pads but my car still has the original main dealer plates and I quite like that fact. Not saying it stands for anything, just something I noted even when I first viewed the car.

Same here, it often speaks volumes about the car - crash repairs etc etc

dghdgh · 03-19-2011, 03:56 AM

try screwfix !!!!!!

Tila · 03-19-2011, 05:24 AM

I had the same issues, back was fine but front screws bit rusted and needed to change as I put my own plates. Messed it up soo many times in the end just paid the £40 @ Park Lane dealers, good job and got a free wash n vac too.....

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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	I've got these: http://www.ruderacing.co.uk/p301910/...duct_info.html They are anodised metal, so look quite nice, and have the added benefit of being security versions. Much nicer than the plastic fold-over screw covers. Originally bought them from Halfords, but now can't see on their website, but plenty of places sell them online. __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	Cheers guys. Not sure the ebay ones have the correct thread. They look like the Halfords ones (only twice as many for half the price) and none of them fitted. Those rude racing ones look like they could do the job. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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Desmondo Lieutenant 14 Rep 461 Posts Drives: E90 330i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Braintree, Essex iTrader: (0)	Get new plates and use sticky pads. I always do that and think it looks much neater and nicer __________________
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	I do like having plates on with sticky pads but my car still has the original main dealer plates and I quite like that fact. Not saying it stands for anything, just something I noted even when I first viewed the car. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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Desmondo Lieutenant 14 Rep 461 Posts Drives: E90 330i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Braintree, Essex iTrader: (0)	Fair do's Mine were starting to de-laminate when I bought it so got some new plates. Actually, I almost always buy new plates when I get a car as it really freshens it up more than you think Or maybe I've just always been unlucky and keep getting manky plates on cars __________________
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Tila Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 335 D Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I had the same issues, back was fine but front screws bit rusted and needed to change as I put my own plates. Messed it up soo many times in the end just paid the £40 @ Park Lane dealers, good job and got a free wash n vac too.....
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