WINKJ Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 hi guys, basically the previous number plate mount screws went through the mount and the tips have made a hole in the front bumper. I am in the process of removing the front plate and changing it to something else I know this is really simple to some of you guys so thought it best to ask here as I dont know where to start regarding how to fill the hole and paint it! appreciate the advice all! PIC! securedownload by Winkj, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John tarantula Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Filled mine with another number plate straight over the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 The number plate going on will not cover the holes, need help on how to fill and paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You need to think outside the box my friend, enlarge the hole, stick one of these badboys in and pretend it's a camera. Job's a good'n..... http://www.maplin.co.uk/rubber-grommets-29915 Either that or you need to be handy with filler and paint or pay a visit to an expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John tarantula Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 To get rid of it you'll need to fill it (cheapest way- glue something larger and Plastic behind) but you'll still need to fill, smooth and paint and unless you can blend will be a whole bumper paint job. No easy solution I can think of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Smooth down an stick a plaster (in X shape) or any other car related sticker on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I guess you could fill it and touch it up with a paint pen, would just look like a stone chip then The Camera is not a bad idea, if your in to that sort of thing, and could also look good depending on the sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for the help guys, I really wanted to just put it back to as standard as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 You could always make a hole the same size on the other side then it won't stand out so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 You could always make a hole the same size on the other side then it won't stand out so much there is another on the other side but they are not symmetrical or I could of passed them as dual air intakes?! PS... I am talking about the tiny holes on the left of this image guys, not the big one (whatever that was for?!?! it was hidden behind the plate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Surely the only option - if you want it back to standard is to fibre glass behind filler on the front, then sand and paint - really the whole bumper blending would be hard work to get a good match - but there are some very good body shops out there. If it's just the small holes you may get away with just filler but as the bumper will flex it may crack and come out Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks all. Cheers Keyser! I think I am going to try with just the filler for now and see how I get on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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