Front plate

MSCD · 05-24-2017, 06:03 PM

So, been trying to work out what to do here for a while with my front plate... I live in PA so no requirement for a front license plate - there are 4 holes behind and I bought CPO.

So the question is do I leave the M plate there, its black and goes with the colour scheme.

Do I use these fasteners and paint them AW?

Go for bumper plug?

Any thoughts - thanks.

Daftasabrush · 05-24-2017, 06:18 PM

Repair, that looks crap

MSCD · 05-24-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Repair, that looks crap

Geez thanks! I know I'm not thrilled. Here's the thing... I'm not going body shop repair route.... nor am I tackling myself... so thoughts on options? Thanks.

MSCD · 05-24-2017, 07:31 PM

Other option is to paint up these....

MSCD · 05-24-2017, 10:35 PM

Bumper plug option..,cost shipped for the 4 holes needed to cover! This might be the solution...

jtskariah · 05-24-2017, 11:23 PM

repair! bumper plug will look better than how it looks currently!

UKF30 · 05-25-2017, 03:28 AM

I would do anything to remove front plate off but can't here

I would do plug way and see if you can white ones at least colour coded .

MSCD · 05-25-2017, 06:10 AM

Thanks, I will go the AW bumper plugs option. Stupid price but if they last!

Daftasabrush · 05-25-2017, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

Geez thanks! I know I'm not thrilled. Here's the thing... I'm not going body shop repair route.... nor am I tackling myself... so thoughts on options? Thanks.

Sorry, that was a bit blunt, but these cars have ample ///M badges plastered all over them already without another one in an additional place

MSCD · 05-25-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Sorry, that was a bit blunt, but these cars have ample ///M badges plastered all over them already without another one in an additional place

Gotcha- apart from the wheels I don't have any other on the outside

this was a temp as the dealer had the plate holder on!

Think the bumper plugs are the most reasonable and effective method for now!

veloella22 · 05-25-2017, 03:26 PM

I used bumper plugs for the two holes in my white bumper and while I'm still slightly annoyed that it was drilled in the first place it looks significantly better than the alternative.

MSCD · 05-25-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by veloella22

I used bumper plugs for the two holes in my white bumper and while I'm still slightly annoyed that it was drilled in the first place it looks significantly better than the alternative.

Thanks, glad to hear a recommendation on white too!

MSCD · 05-31-2017, 08:40 AM

BumperPlugs installed.... cleaner look not perfect but much cleaner!

UKF30 · 05-31-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

BumperPlugs installed.... cleaner look not perfect but much cleaner!

Looks good mate

rich123321 · 05-31-2017, 02:46 PM

Looks good

ooshnoo · 05-31-2017, 07:17 PM

Where did you source the colored plugs from?

MSCD · 05-31-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Where did you source the colored plugs from?

https://www.bumperplugs.com/ I put a screen shot if the price further up in the thread. Worth looking into. You have to enlarge the current hole though.... good luck.

Malloy · 09-24-2017, 10:45 PM

Same issue here. I'm very close to buying a Euro cover. A Euro cover really cleaned up the front of my e46.

Mouse · 09-27-2017, 05:14 PM

While a proper body shop fill and paint would be best, this looks a lot better than I imagined. Well done.

MSCD · 09-27-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

While a proper body shop fill and paint would be best, this looks a lot better than I imagined. Well done.

Thanks, works for me! Much more cost effective!

vgore · 09-28-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

Thanks, works for me! Much more cost effective!

You could get a roundel face plate in white. It will look lot better IMO.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Roundel-...-/142259943022

MSCD · 09-28-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vgore

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Originally Posted by MSCD

Thanks, works for me! Much more cost effective!

You could get a roundel face plate in white. It will look lot better IMO.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Roundel-...-/142259943022

Thanks, I am good with the bumperplugs for now. I would have to put the plate holder back on to avoid more holes for a plate!

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