Rear plate holder

Simsims · 11-11-2011, 01:39 PM

I'm trying to figure out which side is up for the license plate holder. See attached picture

Which side is up, the side with the notch, or the flat side?

If you look at the underside, the markings and BMW logo would suggest that the notched side is up.

But if you mount it that way, it would rub very close against the trunk top where the handle is.

If you mount with the notch down, it's very close to hitting the sloped rear, and if you add a plate holder it'll rub.

mPlasticDesign · 11-11-2011, 01:50 PM

Mine came with the notches down. (opposite of what is pictured)

Ky1M · 11-11-2011, 01:50 PM

Mine is mounted flush on top slots on bottom. It was done for me at PCD.

Simsims · 11-11-2011, 01:51 PM

OK. Sounds like slots on bottom it is.

I love you guys

Ky1M · 11-11-2011, 01:52 PM

Bet we couldn't post at same time again if we tried.lol:

v1k0d3n · 11-11-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Simsims

OK. Sounds like slots on bottom it is.

I love you guys

whoa...back up. my girlfriends getting jealous.

j/k

same as Metak. notches down here too.

Simsims · 11-11-2011, 02:05 PM

ok, further issue

I noticed when dealer installed my plates, their screws were too long and it poked through the foam backing and scarred my paint with an indent

Not sure how deep it is, but metal is shining through

where can i get a touch up pen?

ESC OFF · 11-11-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Simsims

ok, further issue

I noticed when dealer installed my plates, their screws were too long and it poked through the foam backing and scarred my paint with an indent

Not sure how deep it is, but metal is shining through

where can i get a touch up pen?

Not a pen but I've been using Dr Color Chip for years for little nicks and chips...if you're interested they are at: http://www.drcolorchip.com/
I'm a big fan of their products.

bvez3ro · 11-12-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ESC OFF

Not a pen but I've been using Dr Color Chip for years for little nicks and chips...if you're interested they are at: http://www.drcolorchip.com/
I'm a big fan of their products.

Sorry, for the off topic question. But how long will the paint last? Do you have to reapply the paint after a few carwashes? thx

ESC OFF · 11-12-2011, 07:19 PM

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Sorry, for the off topic question. But how long will the paint last? Do you have to reapply the paint after a few carwashes? thx

No it's permanent, if you have deep nicks it will require a few applications but it doesn't wash away it's paint.

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Ky1M First Lieutenant 24 Rep 388 Posts Drives: Black Z3-M///Coupe ,AW1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Plate Mine is mounted flush on top slots on bottom. It was done for me at PCD.
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Simsims Captain 37 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 119/220 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	OK. Sounds like slots on bottom it is. I love you guys __________________ VO 1M - everything except sunroof RIP BSM 135i 2009-2011
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Simsims Captain 37 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 119/220 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	ok, further issue I noticed when dealer installed my plates, their screws were too long and it poked through the foam backing and scarred my paint with an indent Not sure how deep it is, but metal is shining through where can i get a touch up pen? __________________ VO 1M - everything except sunroof RIP BSM 135i 2009-2011
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