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Old 10-23-2019, 11:05 AM
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Removal of front plate bracket problem.

I just bought an SS that came from a state that requires a front plate.
Here in Indy we only have a rear plate, so I removed the bracket for the front plate.
Now I have 4 rough cut holes in the bumper from the bracket mounting.

Any suggestions on how to clean this appearance up?
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Old 10-23-2019, 02:44 PM
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Plastic auto body plugs, available at any FLAPS. Paint to match the bumper. Hold in place with silicone adhesive.
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Old 10-23-2019, 02:53 PM
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Front vanity plate?

Seriously though, to make it look right? That's body work... If you are not competent with repair and paintwork maybe it's a job for the pros. I don't know your skill set so I'm not meaning to be offencive. Sure, the holes can be filled, the area sanded and a rattle can could make it somewhere near the right color, All that stuff is available at an autoparts place... but it's not really going to look correct. IMO
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Old 10-23-2019, 04:17 PM
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I'm afraid my patch work would look worse than the 4 holes.
Remember the hood ornaments that had plastic propellers on them...maybe I could make it a 4 prop job
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Old 10-23-2019, 04:19 PM
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Plastic auto body plugs, available at any FLAPS. Paint to match the bumper. Hold in place with silicone adhesive.
FLAPS, (friendly local auto parts service) that a new one to me, I will check it out
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This type push pin fastener , paint to match and push it in the bumper cover
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Old 10-23-2019, 08:51 PM
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this type push pin fastener , paint to match and push it in the bumper cover
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