Rear number plate

Aug 26th, 2006, 09:05

Does anyone know how to remove a rear number plate, mine (01) appears to be stuck on as there no screw heads visible? - would prefer to remove without breaking /damaging, but if thats what takes, so be.

The reason for removal is fitting parking sensors.

thanks

CTCNetwork · Aug 26th, 2006, 09:30

Hi,

Most likely, they have used a couple or a few heavy duty double sided sticky pads to fix the plate in position.

Not easy to get off.
Try getting access to one edge and easing the plate away from the car.
Do this slowly as you can and be prepaired to take a few minutes to remove the plate.
You should hear the pads or other sticky material "crackling" away as you peel/ease the plate away.
It may be, if pads have ben used, that the plate backing may itself peel slightly from the perspex face of the plate.
Caution...

Des. . .

steveshaw · Aug 26th, 2006, 09:34

To remove stuck-on numberplates, just get a length of thin strong string, slip it between the plate and the body, pull it taut and saw it up and down.
This will eventually rub through the sticky tape without damaging the plate or body.
Steve

Viper_7 · Aug 26th, 2006, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveshaw

To remove stuck-on numberplates, just get a length of thin strong string, slip it between the plate and the body, pull it taut and saw it up and down.
This will eventually rub through the sticky tape without damaging the plate or body.
Steve

Using Strimmer twine or fishing wire is even better.

simmo · Aug 26th, 2006, 12:49

You can try all of the above, but you can also add the carefull use of a hairdryer (don't tell the missus) to try and soften the adhesive

Aug 26th, 2006, 09:05	#1
wsb_champ Guest Location:	Rear number plate Does anyone know how to remove a rear number plate, mine (01) appears to be stuck on as there no screw heads visible? - would prefer to remove without breaking /damaging, but if thats what takes, so be. The reason for removal is fitting parking sensors. thanks

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Most likely, they have used a couple or a few heavy duty double sided sticky pads to fix the plate in position. Not easy to get off. Try getting access to one edge and easing the plate away from the car. Do this slowly as you can and be prepaired to take a few minutes to remove the plate. You should hear the pads or other sticky material "crackling" away as you peel/ease the plate away. It may be, if pads have ben used, that the plate backing may itself peel slightly from the perspex face of the plate. Caution... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Aug 26th, 2006, 12:49	#5
simmo Member Last Online: May 8th, 2013 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portsmouth	Hot air! You can try all of the above, but you can also add the carefull use of a hairdryer (don't tell the missus) to try and soften the adhesive

Aug 26th, 2006, 09:34	#3
steveshaw Senior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2017 15:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Driffield	To remove stuck-on numberplates, just get a length of thin strong string, slip it between the plate and the body, pull it taut and saw it up and down. This will eventually rub through the sticky tape without damaging the plate or body. Steve

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