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How do you get the studs off the numberplate?

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gilmore

Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
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How do you get the studs off the numberplate?

I'm fitting a new number plate today. I'm stumbling at the first hurdle as I can't seem to get the plastic studs that hold the front and rear plates off.

They are the normal-looking plastic studs or caps that you see on loads of plates. I tried turning them and they just splin. I'm not sure if they just pull out or if they are a cap which flips off the reveal a metal screw. The plastic's really soft was I wasn't keen on brutalising them as I have't bought any replacements. I've tried getting a blade under them but they seem pretty secure. I can't see a join between a "sleeve" and a "cap" part. Anyone any ideas where to pry them off?

Are they re-usable or should I just rip the blinkin' things off and head for Halfords for some replacements (assuming they sell them)?

Many thanks

Regs
Rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.

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30th Nov 2008 12:59 pm

NoDo$h

Member Since: 02 May 2006
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They are a plastic cap over a circular washer with a thing plastic hinge over them. They simply cover a self-tapper, so DON'T rip them off as you'll pull the scre out too, damaging the bumper.

Halfords sell replacements for about Â£2.

You need to look at where the flat side meets the curved top and stick a stanley blade in there. The cap will flip up and you can then unscrew the self-tapper. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.

30th Nov 2008 1:12 pm

NoDo$h

Member Since: 02 May 2006
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That should be a "thin" plastic hinge....

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165562 I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.

30th Nov 2008 1:15 pm

gilmore

Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
Location: On the sofa
Posts: 2185

Thanks Al,

I'll start investigating with something sharper than a butterknife.

Stand by for a "how do I staunch profuse bleeding?" post later on.

cheers
rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.

Land Rover Defender V8, 50th Anniversary Edition
Mercedes ML350CDI
HM Moto CRE300X
Honda CRF250X
1974 Honda CB750K4
1975 Honda CB750K5
Ford Transit Custom (for the bikes)

30th Nov 2008 1:31 pm

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