License plate plug

[YellowLab]

Sadly most dealers slap on and drill into the front of the GX to attach plates. Anyone have any thoughts about how to cover those holes (mutilations) to the front of the car with some kind of cap or plug? When they screw them in it pulls some of the plastic away from the bumper leaving a horrific extruded hole. How would they like it if I drilled a hole in their foreheads??

 

[PepeLePew]

BumperPlugs.com

Custom paint-matched BumperPlugs™ for front license plate holes in bumper, finished in 19-stage factory chemistry.

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[992GTS]

Any idea what color to use for the gray/silver lower part where the plate attaches? I have a white Overtrail and dealer had the front plate holder and wanted to order plugs

 

[DaveK]

I HATE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I always tell the dealer.... if you install the front plate and screw into the bumper I will not buy the car.

I also tell them if they peel the window sticker, I will also not buy the car.

I also give them a $3 or $4 hundred dollar tip if they follow my PID instruction PERFECTLY !

 

[RickBullotta]

Heck, I had to put plugs in the REAR license plate mount holes. I have a bike rack that covers the plate so had to re-mount the plate on the rack itself. And when I pulled the plate off I found a bunch of stick-on rubber pads and some tape added to prevent the plate from scratching the paint, which I do appreciate, but it was a mess to get the adhesive off.

 

[incognito.gx]

I was amazed that Lexus doesn’t utilize some sort of license plate plug/mount for the rear. 2 holes & some tape

 

[RickBullotta]

I was amazed that Lexus doesn’t utilize some sort of license plate plug/mount for the rear. 2 holes & some tape

That's exactly what mine looked like. Using some GooGone (the non-chemical kind - citrus formula) I was able to get the adhesive off.

 

[incognito.gx]

That's exactly what mine looked like. Using some GooGone (the non-chemical kind - citrus formula) I was able to get the adhesive off.

Same. Just need to find some mounting plugs

 

[RickBullotta]

Same. Just need to find some mounting plugs

I ended up getting a couple of these for my wife's car and mine, and I used the included screws + caps to act as plugs. Worked great. And only $10 including the plate holders.

Amazon.com

 

[nartmot]

I would recommend against plugs for the holes because they cause too much drag, robbing power and reducing your fuel efficiency drastically. Once you explain this to your wife, make sure you upgrade to a steel bumper and winch. Steel is much harder to drill, thus preventing similar calamities in the future. You're welcome.

 

[RickBullotta]

I would recommend against plugs for the holes because they cause too much drag, robbing power and reducing your fuel efficiency drastically. Once you explain this to your wife, make sure you upgrade to a steel bumper and winch. You're welcome.

And since you're adding that much drag, you might as well get a front hitch and front motorcycle carrier and a brand new KTM 690 Enduro R.