Correct number plate screws

[m1tch]

Hi all,

Odd question, just got new plates for the car which came with the standard fixing, I have drilled the plate holes using the old plate as a guide with a small hole etc. Seems that the stock number plate screws are much much larger than standard and the holes in the surround are too big. I don't want to stick them on especially now they are drilled, what size do I need?

Tempted to get a surround which I am guessing replaces the OEM plinth?

[jonbill]

You could just get some of that double sided number plate tape from Halfords.
I've used it on another car ok for the last couple of years.

[smarty72]

Hi all,

Odd question, just got new plates for the car which came with the standard fixing, I have drilled the plate holes using the old plate as a guide with a small hole etc. Seems that the stock number plate screws are much much larger than standard and the holes in the surround are too big. I don't want to stick them on especially now they are drilled, what size do I need?

Tempted to get a surround which I am guessing replaces the OEM plinth?

Not entirely certain what you're saying with regard to the hole sizes.

However, I fitted some new number plates last week utilised the existing holes, which were too big for the screws I had.  So I just enlarged them a little so I could force the rawl plug through the plastic, which my screws then fitted perfectly.

[m1tch]

Thanks for the help guys, I believe the correct size screw is an m6 self tapper, I will however try the rawl plug idea!

[smarty72]

Thanks for the help guys, I believe the correct size screw is an m6 self tapper, I will however try the rawl plug idea!

Worked for me [emoji4]

[m1tch]

Thanks for the help guys, I believe the correct size screw is an m6 self tapper, I will however try the rawl plug idea!

Worked for me [emoji4]

Worked for me as well, just needed to enlarge the hole slightly and tightly pressed a couple of rawl plugs in, holds nice a firm now and looks so much neater!