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How to get these off?
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Trying to put our plate on the car we recently got, but it has this type of tamper proof fixings! Any idea how to take them off without breaking or damaging them? And can I re-use them? Here is a couple of photos: Thanks.
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Me neither! Even looked online and didn't see anything like them
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Can't see any screw head! Tried allen key, torx with no joy!
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They are a number of different security screws used.
http://screwcapsuk.com/products/12/n...crew_caps.aspx Probably best bet is trip to dealers or halfords (?) If you had been closer I have a full set of security bits that are in standard use. Get a decent torch pointed in there and see if anything is there. Some are plastic to plastic, some have an internal security screw. |
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was hoping it doesn't need drilling
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It is a bit of a PITA!
Plastic rivet gun with a load of assorted rivets is £20: Plastic Rivet Gun Set 41pc Including 40 Plastic Rivets Assorted https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0080R2T..._M02MwbYCWDKHV |
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Won't be using them again, as when I need to take them off, need to drill out again! PITA
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You'll likely need to drill holes in a different position on your bumper for the new one then, or fix it with 3M tape. |
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Thanks for the feedback gents
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Here is a close up with flash, what do we think? If it was rivet, would it not be flush with the yellow part?
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Cheers teaston, will sort it tomorrow
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