Painted Factory Front License Plate Bracket

[CVCashmere]

Mustangers:

My Mustang came with a pre-attached Ford front bracket. Having a black bracket on a white bumper was bothersome.

I purchased 1 spray can each of Oxford White paint and flexible plastic primer from Automotive Touchup Inc. Using the enclosed scotchbrite pad, I sanded down the plastic then applied liberal coats of plastic primer (used mostly on bumpers) and white paint. Please ignore the black spots on the pictures-for some reason, they appeared. They are not there in real life.

Then, I used a can of their clear coat, applied several coats, and lightly buffed with a polishing compound.

For someone with zero bodywork training, I like the results.

My used black bracket is available if you are interested in trying this. PM me offline.

Thanks

CVCashmere

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[Weasel1]

So glad Tennessee doesnt issue front plates. Ruins the whole look of the front end for me.

 

[Chef jpd]

Looks good. Never thought of doing that.

 

[Snook66]

So glad Tennessee doesnt issue front plates. Ruins the whole look of the front end for me.

You aren't kidding....so glad Florida doesn't as well.

 

[SVT-DADDY]

Looks much better. I just took mine off, I'll take the ticket.

If only there was a cool way to cover the holes!

 

[CVCashmere]

I remember reading on another forum that there are small plugs at Home Depot that someone used to fill the holes. After sanding and painting, the look was excellent.

Wish I remember more than that-but that might get you pointed in the right direction.

CVCashmere

Looks much better. I just took mine off, I'll take the ticket.

If only there was a cool way to cover the holes!

 

[Chef jpd]

Bumperplugs.com

 

[Blue Moon]

I'll add "paint the front license plate holder" to my to-do list, when the weather gets warm again. Thanks for the idea.

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