number plates

[blacksline]

i want to replace the number plates on my car, as i am getting my private plate put on soon.

the original number plates seem to be either glued on, or clipped into place.

now whats the best way to remove the old plates, is it a matter of carefully yanking them off... or are there clips or particular areas i should pay attention too?

also when refitting the new plates, what would you recommend is better option, the screwless options or drill holes and screw them on??

any other pointers would be welcomed, thanks.

[Sam]

Mine were stuck on with some sort of adhesive-backed pads.

I used some thinners to clean off the residue left behind and then put the new plates on using industrial strength velcro.

[nickynibbles]

Had the same issue when I bought my car a year ago. The plates are stuck on with large foam pads. They're large foam pads to make sure there's no vibration so thats what I used when i stuck my private plate on. To take it off, just carefuly prize it off & use some white spirit or other solvent to clean off the old residue. When you get the new plates made the shop should be able to supply the pads. Oh & keep the old plates somewhere safe, when you do end up selling the car and take off your private plates the DVLA will just revert the registration to the original one, saves you paying for more plates to be made.

[blacksline]

that time is nearly here... should be getting paperwork for my plate transfer this week.

can anyone recommend any sites you can order number plates online that you may of used before.

thanks

[Siim]

www.gtgrafix.com (http://www.gtgrafix.com)

Not the cheapest around, but really good quality and you can see your design/layout before you order. Bought quite a few sets from them for myself and relatives, quick delivery too.

[Ben]

that time is nearly here... should be getting paperwork for my plate transfer this week.

can anyone recommend any sites you can order number plates online that you may of used before.

thanks

I can recommend www.fancyplates.com (http://www.fancyplates.com)

Design on line, no paperwork required.

ben

[RickT]

when i got my private plate the other week.. i just ripped the old plates off... then peeled the double sided tape off... purchased new tape.. (£2.00 trade) and put long stips of it on the new plates so they wont be coming off in an hurry!

RickT

[blacksline]

rick where did you get your double sided tape frm? did you just use the regular sort, or some special tape for number plates.

whats the general view on plates, with the gb euro badge, or plain... im kind of stuck in the middle at the mo, not sure what im going to go for :S

[Ben]

rick where did you get your double sided tape frm? did you just use the regular sort, or some special tape for number plates.

whats the general view on plates, with the gb euro badge, or plain... im kind of stuck in the middle at the mo, not sure what im going to go for :S

With the EURO badge obviously. You don't want to be one of those numpties that defaces their car with a GB sticker do you?

Have a bit of fore thought.

See this thread http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum//showthread.php?t=9852

[blacksline]

ordered mines today with the gb/euro badge, no border, and 3d legal text.
:)

[blacksline]

update..

was having a quick play around with my car earlier, rear number should be fairly easy to remove, but front one seems a bit of a mare to take off without breaking it, any tips would be greatly appreciated.

many thnks

[RickT]

i have the GB plates...

Today i removed the front plate of my VW Polo,.. to re stick...

I just pulled the plate off with force... its a 2006 model... then peeled off the old tape and stuck the plate back on,..

RickT

[RickT]

i have the GB plates...

Today i removed the front plate of my VW Polo,.. to re stick...

I just pulled the plate off with force... its a 2006 model... then peeled off the old tape and stuck the plate back on,..

RickT


heres a pic of the polo


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/POLO.jpg

RickT

[RickT]

and a side view..

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/Poloside.jpg

RickT