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Detailing, SYNC, AV, Security, Electrical, and Lighting => Exterior Modifications => Topic started by: bigmoneycloser on December 21, 2013, 11:12:35 AM

Title: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: bigmoneycloser on December 21, 2013, 11:12:35 AM
So I decided I was gonna remove the front license plate. Even NJ frowns upon this..
Oh well...lol
Here are some pics..
And the part I used from auto zone to fill plate bracket holes..
It took 2minutes..lol


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Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: DJE624 on December 21, 2013, 11:16:28 AM
Cool.  I have been thinking about that.  I have touch up.  Maybe a good ten coats would match them up! 
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on December 21, 2013, 11:29:36 AM
A friend in IA came up with a flip up plate for his Vette that has become a traveling flip-up as he gets a new one every year. He flips it up when he drives it, as patrol stopped him routinely before and started ticketing him (no more warnings,,).  You might want to try something like that if you have issues.

My FL dealer put their "Tamiami Ford" plate on my Flex, even though Florida doesn't require front plates.  I tried filling in holes... plugging holes.. painting holes... and finally put a "Naples Zoo" plate on front... because I am an ANIMAL!!! (that needs to be locked up most of the time... but I digress...LOL)
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: BiGMaC on December 21, 2013, 11:40:57 AM
Quote from: bigmoneycloser on December 21, 2013, 11:12:35 AM
So I decided I was gonna remove the front license plate. Even NJ frowns upon this..
Oh well...lol
Here are some pics..
And the part I used from auto zone to fill plate bracket holes..
It took 2minutes..lol


(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/u7apejyz.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/temehu8e.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/use2anyz.jpg)

Cool idea... and looks great!

I prefer the smoother look too..as you can see in my avatar to left.  Thank goodness AZ doesn't require front plates!
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: FracaSHO on December 21, 2013, 11:41:32 AM
Front plates are required by law in IL.  But in 11 years and 3 cars with no front plates, I have only been scolded by a cop twice. Both times I was pulled over for a different reason, speeding.


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Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: BiGMaC on December 21, 2013, 11:44:45 AM
Quote from: DJE624 on December 21, 2013, 11:16:28 AM
Cool.  I have been thinking about that.  I have touch up.  Maybe a good ten coats would match them up! 

It would.. It's one of those small things that makes a big appearance improvement. maybe use an airbrush like for plastic model cars to save paint... from any hobby store.

I was lucky... mine came without holes.
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: DJE624 on December 21, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
It's a cheap part I'm sure. May try it.  The problem is that the White Platinum touch up is just this side of clear. 
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: SHOdded on December 21, 2013, 11:49:27 AM
Ahhhhhh ... Much Better :thumb:
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: BiGMaC on December 21, 2013, 12:26:54 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on December 21, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
It's a cheap part I'm sure. May try it.  The problem is that the White Platinum touch up is just this side of clear. 

The tux black touch-up is a two step... base and CC... I'm believe platinum is the same... http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-Touch-Platinum-Basecoat-Topcoat/dp/B00BR05EEY (http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-Touch-Platinum-Basecoat-Topcoat/dp/B00BR05EEY)
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: Lanson on December 21, 2013, 03:00:33 PM
If you want to have them pre-shot with paint, these guys do a good job

http://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_11_78 (http://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_11_78)

I've got a set installed on my Flex.

Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: bigmoneycloser on December 21, 2013, 04:40:29 PM
Like a  dumbass... I tried to rub out the very minor scratches with a turtle compound wax..
I went a little too hard I guess and it looks like I rubbed the clear off..
Not very bad and most won't notice... But I will..

Is there anything out there that can restore or am I body shop bound?
Thx
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: DJE624 on December 21, 2013, 05:06:40 PM
If it's just a little cloudy you might be able to shine it up with a little carnauba wax?
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: bigmoneycloser on December 21, 2013, 05:14:31 PM
Yes
Just cloudy.
I will try that tomorrow.
Thx
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: bigmoneycloser on December 21, 2013, 05:20:39 PM
Any brand recommendations?
Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: BiGMaC on December 21, 2013, 05:41:23 PM
You can hide it with wax... carnuba definitelyvwill do it, but it melts at1400, so you'll be chasing it frequently in the summer sun. You will also lose the UV resistance offered by the clear coat so it will eventually fade and create a hologram of the area no matter what you do besides an actual repair.
 
Clear coats only run about .3-.4 microns thick on the Fords... for comparison, a red blood cell is 7 microns in diameter.

There are several CC repair kits available, just get one intended for cars or aviation use... and ford will sell you the CC. (I'v always done it with Ford paint)  You could try a couple of coats of new clear coat with an airbrush locally on the area.  Do a light scuffing with 0000 steal wool  LIGHT! first, then an IPA wipe to get all the waxes and sealers off the area.... After spraying let it cure and keep it dry for about 7 days.  Then polish the entire area with very fine polish and do final polish with Maguiar's scratch-X 2.0.

If you try to repair and you can't live with the results you can always go to a body shop...... get a good shop though, they hardley ever finish it like a paint correction job and it sounds like you're particular like me.

Title: Re: XSport front lic plate delete
Post by: DanJett on December 05, 2018, 07:50:56 PM
So I removed mine. How do I get rid of the scuff marks in the plastic molding? The marks on the paint are there but almost unnoticeable (tuxedo black paint)
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