Back License Plate Mount

[Huw Powell]

> Got new license plates for the 1990 Audi 100. Well, I mounted the front
> plate with no problem. The back plate is a different story. Minnesota
> winters and road salt have done a major rust job on the screw
> attachments. So instead of the screw simply coming out, what Audi used
> for a nut is spinnning like a bad carnaval ride. I can see I can't get
> to where I need to be from the back. Any ideas for getting the damm
> screws off short of breaking the plastic surround. I would think this a
> pretty common problem. Thanks everyone.

It is common....

try cutting off the screw heads to remove the old plate (or cut the
plate til it wrassles off).  Most of these plastic plate trims have a
couple of actual mounting screws.  If you can remove it, a new
replacment is nice.  Some fabbed-up solution, of course, is ok.

When reinstalling, use stainless steel hardware, so next time is not as
difficult.

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Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/