License Plate Tip

**Troy@Protekt** · 12-13-2009, 09:06 PM

I recently had a customer ask what he should do to keep his license plate from rubbing against his paint. I never gave it much thought before but I have seen a lot of cars with damaged paint behind the plate. No big deal I guess since the plate will always cover it but some rubber washers or rubber feet glued to the back of the plate wouldn`t be a bad idea.

**Beemerboy** · 12-13-2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Troy@DetailCity

I recently had a customer ask what he should do to keep his license plate from rubbing against his paint. I never gave it much thought before but I have seen a lot of cars with damaged paint behind the plate. No big deal I guess since the plate will always cover it but some rubber washers or rubber feet glued to the back of the plate wouldn`t be a bad idea.

I get two strips of that rubber tape that has adhesive on one side..placed on the top and bottom and it keeps the plate from contacting the paint

**Scott P** · 12-14-2009, 08:45 AM

I like that rubber washer idea. It seems to me that it would allow water to flow behind the plate easier. I have rubber tape and I`m thinking that it would act like a dam and hold water/dirt between the paint and plate.

**POPPAJ** · 12-15-2009, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Scott P

I like that rubber washer idea. It seems to me that it would allow water to flow behind the plate easier. I have rubber tape and I`m thinking that it would act like a dam and hold water/dirt between the paint and plate.

How about cutting the strip into triangles and applying 4-5 pieces along the edges pointy side up for drainage?

**njcarting1** · 12-15-2009, 08:31 AM

I have used "Camper tape" stripping like whats used on truck caps against the top truck bed rails. The stuff has a sticky side and a soft foam side. It is sold at most auto parts stores in a roll. Believe me it has many uses.

**GearHead_1** · 12-15-2009, 11:12 AM

You can go to most any hardware store and pick up cabinet door bumpers. They`re the same type of bumper product that is used on the back sides of bug shields where they would contact the paint. The contact area is minimal and contaminate build up is limited. A dozen of these cost only a couple of bucks.