Helterran

Just wondering, did you guys have possible issue where your rear license plate might be scratching your trunk every time you open or close the trunk? how do we solve this issue? I don't know where you can buy rubber bumper for the license plate......... =(

jkonquer

You can buy a rubber or sponge pieces with double side tape from your local hardware store or even at walmart. And just stick it on the back of the license plate itself.

I just got my license plate and while i was installing it i also notice that bottom of the license frame is touching the trunk. Probably not good for long run, so i will be doing this as well.

faisal11ir

Ya I hear the sound of the plate hitting the trunk every time it gets closed...but my plate is sticked, it might be something else

doodlebug

I bought a license plate kit with different size screws and rubber bumpers at AutoZone and then stuck a couple of felt pieces to the back of the license plate to prevent scratching.

AndyL

You are correct -- it is possible minor abrasion occurs when you open and close the trunk when the a rear license plate makes some slight bouncing and sliding movement and winter salt and debris aggravates the issue. It happened to my previous car and here is what I have done to the vehicles I am currently owning.

These are what you can do (point #2 is actually the same idea from #2/ another CL fellow, jkonquer)

1. By using the license plate or the packing paper from licence plate holder (e.g., Cruiser License Plates) as a template, trim a piece of paint protection film and create a cutout surrounding the area of the bolt holes as shown.

2. From hardware store, get some thin weather stripping (those sponge with adhesive tape) surrounding the back of the licence plate. Probably two parallel strips are enough. If weather stripping is too thick, longer screws may be required. Just a thin weather stripping is good enough.

dasbuch

At any hardware store they have general rubber bumpers of various sizes you could put behind it. Weather stripping would work too.

Helterran

Thanks, I will go check out