Pre-drilled holes for rear number plate on XC60?

stevew321 · Feb 29th, 2020, 10:53

Hello all,

At some point, I want to get my personalised number plate transferred onto my 2019 XC60 and have noticed that the dealer has stuck the rear plate on the boot rather than screw it. Is this because there are no pre-drilled holes?

Steve

Haldex · Feb 29th, 2020, 11:19

There are 2 pre-drilled holes for mounting a plate bracket- but I found these to be too large of a diameter- so I ended up drilling new holes. Btw, the liftgate is plastic- so no need to worry about rust. Drill away! 😁

Begonia · Feb 29th, 2020, 11:53

Halfords stock the pertinent plastic white, yellow and black number plate screws.

Of course, if you only drill through the black numbers and letters to affect a fix into material behind the plate, then you'll only need black self-tapping round headed metal screws.

nu11eaf · Feb 29th, 2020, 12:37

Why not just stick it back on with the adhesive strips you can buy for this, the same as the original number plate.

Philip Fisher · Feb 29th, 2020, 13:15

Having fitted a few plates - and had a few fitted by dealers come off - I now swear by a product called VHB by 3M.

You can buy A4 sheets on Amazon for circa 10-12 quid.

It is a fantastic product and has loads of uses. It is the same stuff that Roadhawk use for attaching their dash cam mount to the screen.

Philip Fisher · Feb 29th, 2020, 13:16

Edit. Currently 13.95 on Amazon for A4 sheet.

CocoPops · Feb 29th, 2020, 13:27

Sticky tape for me, can’t stand the screws.

CocoPops · Feb 29th, 2020, 13:30

Like so

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It even works upside down lol

Boatie · Feb 29th, 2020, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Having fitted a few plates - and had a few fitted by dealers come off - I now swear by a product called VHB by 3M.

You can buy A4 sheets on Amazon for circa 10-12 quid.

It is a fantastic product and has loads of uses. It is the same stuff that Roadhawk use for attaching their dash cam mount to the screen.

And I know how to remove old ones! 1) Dental Floss , used to 'saw' through the adhesive. 2) Meths, to soften the residue, 3) a new Stanley blade to gently scrape the residue off the surfaces, 4) long fingernails to pick the odd bits of residue. I tried fishing line instead of Floss but it didn't work for me (nearly cut my fingers off

)

Our local police regularly run sessions where they offer a free 'screwing' service. Seemingly thieves often rip stuck on plates off for their own use.

However you attach them please, please make sure they're level, nothing offends me more than wonky numberplates.

stevew321 · Feb 29th, 2020, 16:38

Thanks for all the responses. I’ll probably stick them on if it’s likely that the holes are too big. I’m not brave enough to drill the car myself. I will definitely be making sure the number plate is not wonky, I can stand wonky number plates either. I can’t even cope if the screws are not the same distance from the top and side of the plate.

Feb 29th, 2020, 10:53	#1
stevew321 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: North Ferriby	Pre-drilled holes for rear number plate on XC60? Hello all, At some point, I want to get my personalised number plate transferred onto my 2019 XC60 and have noticed that the dealer has stuck the rear plate on the boot rather than screw it. Is this because there are no pre-drilled holes? Steve

Feb 29th, 2020, 11:19	#2
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	There are 2 pre-drilled holes for mounting a plate bracket- but I found these to be too large of a diameter- so I ended up drilling new holes. Btw, the liftgate is plastic- so no need to worry about rust. Drill away! 😁 __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

Feb 29th, 2020, 11:53	#3
Begonia Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 12:20 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northampton	Halfords stock the pertinent plastic white, yellow and black number plate screws. Of course, if you only drill through the black numbers and letters to affect a fix into material behind the plate, then you'll only need black self-tapping round headed metal screws. Last edited by Begonia; Feb 29th, 2020 at 11:55.

Feb 29th, 2020, 12:37	#4
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:50 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Why not just stick it back on with the adhesive strips you can buy for this, the same as the original number plate. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Feb 29th, 2020, 13:15	#5
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Having fitted a few plates - and had a few fitted by dealers come off - I now swear by a product called VHB by 3M. You can buy A4 sheets on Amazon for circa 10-12 quid. It is a fantastic product and has loads of uses. It is the same stuff that Roadhawk use for attaching their dash cam mount to the screen. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Feb 29th, 2020, 13:16	#6
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Edit. Currently 13.95 on Amazon for A4 sheet. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Feb 29th, 2020, 13:27	#7
CocoPops VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:00 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Reading	Sticky tape for me, can’t stand the screws. __________________ Finally Here: MY23 XC90 T8 Ultimate Dark, Crystal White, Charcoal Massage Leather, Towbar, Polestar. Past: MY20 XC90 B5D R-Design, Bursting Blue

Feb 29th, 2020, 13:30	#8
CocoPops VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:00 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Reading	Like so 6F22976E-504F-484E-9FE5-E9057C6DBA9F.jpg It even works upside down lol __________________ Finally Here: MY23 XC90 T8 Ultimate Dark, Crystal White, Charcoal Massage Leather, Towbar, Polestar. Past: MY20 XC90 B5D R-Design, Bursting Blue

Feb 29th, 2020, 16:38	#10
stevew321 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: North Ferriby	Thanks for all the responses. I’ll probably stick them on if it’s likely that the holes are too big. I’m not brave enough to drill the car myself. I will definitely be making sure the number plate is not wonky, I can stand wonky number plates either. I can’t even cope if the screws are not the same distance from the top and side of the plate.

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