Do you need a new front license plate for your CLK 280?

[Spiderer]

Hi,


Somehow, yesterday I managed to bang my CLK's front end. The damage is slight, but the number plate was hit the hardest.

[Spiderer]

I removed it earlier today and realised I'll have to acquire a replacement license plate.

[Spiderer]

The plastic casing for the license plate that fastens to the front of most cars is what I'm curious about. Due to a damaged spigot or clip, it can only be fastened securely on one side of the corner.

[Spiderer]

In your opinion, what should I do? Do I need to get a replacement plastic surround or can I just put a new number plate on the car? Would love to hear your comments on this.

[Spiderer]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PLEXICLICK®-ORIGINAL-License-Plate-Holder/dp/B0C8YZGKV2?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A2Q73EPPXDACI&utm_source=chatgpt.com&th=1

[Uneripty]

I think that Amazon item will work well for you; just place your order and make up your mind. Amazon will accept it for return if it is useless. It also looks better than that cumbersome MB thing.

[ZappaZeek]

A flat place to install the plate is provided by the original plinth, which is designed to meet the bumper's curve. Personally, I'd just get the MB component and paint it to match the rest of the car. I did the same thing with mine, and it fits the car well today.

[Patagil]

Why not just cut a big screw or bolt in half and use it to secure the plinth to the bumper? Or use two sets of sticky strips for number plates? An sticky glob, on the other hand, or a grip filling gun
Providing the plinth's front is in decent shape, of course.
Your desired level of financial savings is the determining factor.

[Lemmand]

My recommendation would be to remove the remaining fragments of the damaged insert and then secure it using a method similar to this, using adhesive or hot glue. Considering the plug's shallow depth, it's an inexpensive gamble to see whether it works.

[Lemmand]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-duopower-wall-plugs-6mm-x-30mm-100-pack/1030p

[Lemmand]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/gripit-self-drive-plasterboard-fixings-acetal-plastic-27mm-10-pack/384fp

[Lemmand]

I saw that you have a plug on your table; was that ineffective?

[Hypabl]

As soon as I get a new car, whether it's a front or rear-mounted one, I remove the plinth and attach the plate to the bumper using extra-strong 3m or something similar to hide the mounting screws. The removal of those unsightly plastic pieces always makes a car seem better, in my opinion.
Important Notice! The front plate on my current car is held on by two screws. The tape wasn't able to adhere the hard perspex plate well enough to follow the curves of the bumper, but at least the plinths are gone!