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Odd question but I recently bought a front license plate delete cover from a fellow forum member, I put it on the car and the next day I came back to a crumbly mess around one of the screws. I guess the AZ sun demolished it? Now there is a crack in the cover from one screw-hole up to the top. Has anyone had this problem before? If so is there any sealent or glue that worked for you? Thank you!
What the heck is a "delete" cover???
Bart
I don't think it was mine that gergmon bought. I sold one to someone though.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...lank_front.jpg
Oh that thing. :laughing: I've never heard it called that before.
Bart
i've heard of a few of them crumbling like that before, not sure if anyone has fixed one. I was at autozone yesterday and saw a 2 part epoxy meant for bumpers and flexible trim, i would give that stuff a shot.
I'm currently trying to mold mine so that I can make a fiberglass replacement, we will see how that goes.
I had mine split over the winter. It developed a vertical crack running straight through the passenger side screw hole. I went to Lowe's and purchased a thin sheet of aluminum that is normally used as a kick plate for a door. I cut out a piece of aluminum and epoxyed it to the back side of the License plate delete. I then drilled out the two holes for the screws to go through. I will try to post some picks up later and see if I can find the epoxy that I used. It has held up for the last 4 months with no problems. It seems that the rubber they made those things out of just oxidizes and crumbles over time.
Awesome thanks for the info, and yeah if you can get pics/ name of epoxy that would be awesome! Thanks again!
This is the stuff...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0511102000.jpg
just saw this. sorry to hear about it and will be sending you a refund thru paypal.
Billy
this is what i saw the other day
http://www.sgcardetail.com/ProdImages/SEM%2068422.jpg
works good, I used that to weld m/c fender and fork protector into one from different bikes
anyone ever find where we can get a new one of these?
They are about as rare as the roof cross bars. I got one with the replacement bumper cladding last year but sold it to another member (VA requires front tags).
I doubt you'll find one new but it is a pretty simple shape so someone should be able to mold them for us ... if we can find one in good shape to make the mold.
might be good job for 3D printer.
Or ...
... how about covering that opening with an LED light bar:cool!:
yes, yes...or maybe an upskirt camera? im just spitballing ideas here..Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Nah, the camera would kill your approach angleQuote:
Originally Posted by evillecutter
& make you crosseyed.
If someone WERE to make one of these, keep in mind it has to be a little flexible. I didn't realize this until I had mine included in the LineX spraying. It doesn't have to flex much, but it does just a little to make it work
You might have some luck repairing that piece with Apoxie.
You actually use it as a clay to reshape the broken pieces then it turns to an epoxy-plastic after curing.
Then after a good cleaning, paint, & primer, use a matte UV Clearcoat.
That's the best I got. :_shrug:
I have one thats never been used and has been stored since I bought the vx new. What are they worth?
Thanks Steve
no idea... if i could get one in great shape for around $20 i would consider that reasonable, but for much more than that i will just put a license plate on the front or repair the old oneQuote:
Originally Posted by RAZ
its almost like its rotting - like heat has got to it and its lost its integrity and started to crack - when i took it off to check it out the rubber screw hole ripped out so i glued a washer on the back to be able to screw it back on the car, but i dont like knowing its jimmy rigged so id like a better solution
if i did try to redo the one i have i would most likely have to fill in the cracks then cover the entire delete with something to keep moisture/heat from making this happen again... vinyl wrap? prob wouldnt match the cladding
They usually sell for $40 - $60 used. I sold mine last month for $50, in excellent shape as I bought it new about 4 yrs ago.
Check with Phil at St. Charles. PLACE AN ORDER for anything you want!
Remember my experience with the interior door handles about 3 months ago? Phil said it would be 8-10 months, "maybe" but he didn't expect it to ever actually come....and I got them in 3 weeks.
And now cobrajet's story too.
You've got nothing to lose!