Hi Just got the missus a Volvo 850 estate and the rear number plate is discloured cracked etc and needs replacing. It is not screwed on at all so must be stuck on in some way. I've noticed that it is quite common but I have never done one like this before.
So assuming I can find the V5, drivers licence, passport, utility bill and urine sample and can get a new plate - how do you stick them on ! Glue ? Double sided tape ?
Thanks for any tips
-- JohnB
JohnB ( snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :
Don't forget the signed affidavit from all eight of your great grandparents.
Double-sided tape. Halfrauds et al should stock it.
The factors where you get the plate made will probably stock the double sided pads. This was the case when I last had a plate made (pre-interrogation days!)
Pritt tabs.
Self-adhesive pads are readily available, but to make a proper job out of it you'll want to remove the old ones properly first. Get yourself a can of brake cleaner, a few rags, and a plastic ice scraper. It's a pain and will take a while, but after about half an hour (maybe a tad longer) you should get them off.
On 7 Oct 2005 03:48:58 -0700, JohnB thumped out with their fat fingers:
The plates I get from here come with a screw fitting kit and sticky double sided pads
Get a bottle of 'Sticky Stuff Remover', it does exactly what it says and removes all kinds of sticky residues. You just need to wipe over with a rag or paper towel soaked in it.
-Mark
Double sided tape ?
Best is 3M's double sided tape, exterior use. I've only seen it at caravan dealer shops. DaveK.
Where do you get that from then?
Ryman's sell it as well.
Note that most label removers are quite oily so give it a rub down with alcohol to degrease it before attaching new ones.
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