How do you attach a license plate to a plastic bumper?

Drive screws clockwise through the bracket into the bumper. Screw the license plate onto the bracket. After mounting the bracket, line the holes at the corners of the license plate with those at the bracket's corners. Drive screws clockwise through the holes to secure the license plate and complete installation.

1. What screws do you use for license plates?
2. Can I display my front license plate on my dashboard?
3. How do you drill a hole in a license plate bumper?
4. How many screws do you need for a license plate?
5. What are one-way screws?
6. What are anti theft screws?
7. Do number plates have to be screwed on?
8. What tools do you need to put on a license plate?

What screws do you use for license plates?

The standard license plate screw size for many vehicles is 1/4-14-3/4-inch self-tapping screws that especially fit vehicles with plastic or nylon screw retainers.

Can I display my front license plate on my dashboard?

In California, it is illegal to have the front plate on the dashboard. The section is “5200a” of the vehicle code, which reads “two plates required”, though most people think of it as the “no front plate” section.

How do you drill a hole in a license plate bumper?

Use a power drill and a ¹⁄₈ inch (0.32 cm) bit to drill shallow pilot holes into the bumper. Drill your pilot holes only about ¹⁄₈ inch (0.32 cm) deep into the bumper. If your bumper is chrome, you'll need to start your holes with a center punch before you can start drilling.

How many screws do you need for a license plate?

It requires 4 screws to mount on the bumper -- need to drill holes in the plastic bumper to mount. Then the license plate screws into the black plastic plate. I used these to mount the plate to the holder... look much better than regular screws.

What are one-way screws?

One-way security screws and fasteners, suitable for applications where the fixing will never need to be removed. One-way screws feature a head which is designed to turn in one direction only and will cause cam-out if turned the other way, making these permanent fasteners.

What are anti theft screws?

Anti-theft screws are one-way screws that help protect your number plates from theft. Offenders steal number plates and use them on other vehicles to commit more serious crimes.

Do number plates have to be screwed on?

Any number plates you buy usually come without any holes. You can make holes in them, in order to attach the number plate with screws. It's also possible to get number plate sticky pads.

What tools do you need to put on a license plate?

You will need a Phillips or a flathead screwdriver, your new car tag, and the proper screws. If your vehicle is brand new, the screws for the license place holder may be located in the glove compartment or console.