[philiper1]

Morning,

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.

[teaston]

Never seen the them before, what the hell!

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by teaston

Never seen the them before, what the hell!

Me neither! Even looked online and didn't see anything like them

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What screw head is visible inside the plastic, or is it two plastic parts clicked together?

[philiper1]

Can't see any screw head! Tried allen key, torx with no joy!

[jusdorange]

Question:

Why are you taking them off ?

Private plate ?

[teaston]

Looks like they're plastic rivets, so will need drilling out!

[AlfaM]

Looks like one of these...

Edit: is there an Echo in here?

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Originally Posted by philiper1

Can't see any screw head! Tried allen key, torx with no joy!

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.

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by jusdorange

Question:

Why are you taking them off ?

Private plate ?

Correct

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by teaston

Looks like they're plastic rivets, so will need drilling out!

was hoping it doesn't need drilling

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by Brigand

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.

Thanks Brigand, will pop round to dealer tomorrow and see what he says

[teaston]

Originally Posted by philiper1

was hoping it doesn't need drilling

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

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Brigand

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.

Can't you see the pictures Brig? There's no screws as they are plastic rivets!

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by teaston

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

Is that to pull them out?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by philiper1

Is that to pull them out?

No, that's to put the new number plate on after you've drilled out the current rivets.

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by teaston

No, that's to put the new number plate on after you've drilled out the current rivets.

Won't be using them again, as when I need to take them off, need to drill out again! PITA

[teaston]

Originally Posted by philiper1

Won't be using them again, as when I need to take them off, need to drill out again! PITA

It appears they're a legal requirement in France!! It's illegal to have your number plate fixed with screws there!

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.

[philiper1]

Originally Posted by teaston

It appears they're a legal requirement in France!! It's illegal to have your number plate fixed with screws there!

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.

Thanks for the feedback gents

[philiper1]

Here is a close up with flash, what do we think? If it was rivet, would it not be flush with the yellow part?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by philiper1

Here is a close up with flash, what do we think? If it was rivet, would it not be flush with the yellow part?

Just looks like the rear part of the rivet which is crushed up.

[philiper1]

Cheers teaston, will sort it tomorrow