TimPak86

I didn't want to drill holes in my (almost) brand new 2013 ES 350, so a friends suggested this method.

We zip-tied the license plate mount to the bottom grill. Then, we used mounting tape to stick the plate onto the mount. Probably could have used screws for the plate, but I didn't have any.

Any thoughts, comments, criticisms? Any problems you guys can see from using this method?

Thanks!

mrBillFL

just: zip ties exposed to UV light have a limited life. (1-2 yrs?)

ever use SS wire? and safety wire (airplane) pliers? 1,000's of uses.



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TimPak86

Thanks for the suggestion Mr. Bill! I'll look into it.
I wonder if using wire would scratch up my grill though?

ElliotB

Put some dark colored padding or tape under the wire/on top of the grill.

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

zip ties should be fine! just give it a tug or two once in a while to make sure its still on there sturdy.

looking good by the way!

TimPak86

Thanks, 1sWt2GS! I think it looks pretty good too. Of course, I would rather have no front plate, but that's a whole other issue!

amphipri0n

baling wire for the win! ;D

stevet1

Drill the two holes. It's not going to hurt anything, it's easy and it's the most effective. Once you do it your plate will stay on and you'll forget all about it.

mrBillFL

yes it could. depending....

or, you could drill holes in the back of the grill and thread the wire..

the safety wire pliers are nice item to have in the tool box... lots of uses.

I just know from experience UV will slowly rot zipties... after a few years. I'd probably leave it for now, and in 2 yrs decide if a change is needed.

fyi: pliers in use...

TimPak86

I'll revisit this in a year or two. Thanks MrBill!