How to prevent scratches from a metal rear license plate frame?

herrtodd · May 26, 2012

I've gotten sick of waiting for my plates to show up and finally took the dealer-issue plastic plate frames off my car this evening. When I went to put on my old metal frame, it looked like it'd be in regular contact with the paint. I don't really want to get rid of the frame as it's got sentimental value, but I also don't want to scratch up the car.

My plan is to put foam tape along the top of the frame, but I'm not sure how well that will hold up through weather or a car wash. Anybody got a better idea?

Thanks!

zehkaiser · May 26, 2012

Try some black electrical tape. It is nice and rubbery, and should stay on as long as you get it on there right the first time.

dyn085 · May 26, 2012

Dynomat also offers a piece that is cut for license plates that would probably help. You can usually find them at most all part stores, maybe even walmart. It's designed to cover the whole backside of your plate and should insulate your plate from your body. I believe it cost around $15.

Tymes · May 26, 2012

Rubber bump stops that you have inside you cupboard doors, its the same thing they use to keep hood deflectors from banging against your hood. The small version should still allow your bolts to screw in.

AZfocus2012 · May 26, 2012

I ditched the frame, added two more nut plate/plugs, used either rubber or Teflon washers from Ace for spacers, with four mounting screws. This is a clean install, no flex or flop to chaff the paint and a enough of a space so water can rinse behind it.

BlazedReaper · May 27, 2012

get spray rubber from walmart, spray the plate... let it dry

whole back of the plate will not be able to scratch a thing....

Sonic_HedgeHog · May 27, 2012

My car has rubber bumpers... They came with the car

How to prevent scratches from a metal rear license plate frame?

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