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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Can anyone recommend some GOOD number plate adhesive?
Bought some off E-bay in the autumn for my new rear plate and it's coming off already. Rolling Eyes So called waterproof it's crap.
Anyway, all it can think of is Halfords at the moment...
Even they aren't known for quality but at least theirs is better.
Any suggestions?
It's only for the rear plate.

Thanks in advance.
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Laurie



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Use decent thick double sided tape. 
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custom90



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Just regular stuff? What I had was adhesive foam but it's a load of rubbish, it doesn't even work in the house much less outside. Rolling Eyes Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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^^That's what I've always used. You can't get it off when you want to Laughing Whistle An engine to TDi for!
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Stupid question maybe but did you warm up the tape before applying
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3m VHB tape but make sure you get it straight first time because the plate is not coming back off in one piece Thumbs Up
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You could try no nails double sided tape i put mine on with this stuff and canrt get then off without braking the number plate. Defender 110
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Selllotape "outdoor sticky fixers" Thumbs Up
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Ask the salesman at your dealer . He's always gotta big roll in his drawer . That's where I got mine Free
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custom90



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No I didn't warm it up but I can tell its useless, I found a use inside the house too and that came off.
To be honest the more per permanent stuff would be best because I don't want it to come off. The white foam like tape seems best, that's what I had on there originally and never budged. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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Had to do move my front number plate when I fitted the day light running bumper and I'm embarrassed to say I got some number plate tape for a couple of pounds from Halfords and it works a treat. Embarassed
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External grade no more nails tape Thumbs Up
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Steve,

I have some 3M Jelly Apetape, industrial grade, surface it goes on MUST be clean, gently warm tape and adhere. Very expensive and cost prohibitive for what you need. As ever 'pm' me your details again and I'll send you a metre or so if it's any help.

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custom90



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Mal, if you are sure that would be most kind. It is only the rear plate my front is fixed on with screws. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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No problems Steve. 'PM' me your address again please (I'll keep it this time) and I'll get some in the post tomorrow. Just chalk it up as another beer you owe me sometime.

Keep it in the plastic bag when you're not using it or it becomes contaminated by any particles it comes into contact with as everything sticks to it.

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