License plate delete cracking! Can I fix it?

[gergmon]

Odd question but I recently bought a front license plate delete cover from a fellow forum member, I put it on the car and the next day I came back to a crumbly mess around one of the screws. I guess the AZ sun demolished it? Now there is a crack in the cover from one screw-hole up to the top. Has anyone had this problem before? If so is there any sealent or glue that worked for you? Thank you!

[nfpgasmask]

What the heck is a "delete" cover???

Bart

[JAMAS]

I don't think it was mine that gergmon bought. I sold one to someone though.



http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/blank_front.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15697)

[nfpgasmask]

Oh that thing. :laughing: I've never heard it called that before.

Bart

[etlsport]

i've heard of a few of them crumbling like that before, not sure if anyone has fixed one. I was at autozone yesterday and saw a 2 part epoxy meant for bumpers and flexible trim, i would give that stuff a shot.

I'm currently trying to mold mine so that I can make a fiberglass replacement, we will see how that goes.

[PittVXr]

I had mine split over the winter. It developed a vertical crack running straight through the passenger side screw hole. I went to Lowe's and purchased a thin sheet of aluminum that is normally used as a kick plate for a door. I cut out a piece of aluminum and epoxyed it to the back side of the License plate delete. I then drilled out the two holes for the screws to go through. I will try to post some picks up later and see if I can find the epoxy that I used. It has held up for the last 4 months with no problems. It seems that the rubber they made those things out of just oxidizes and crumbles over time.

[gergmon]

Awesome thanks for the info, and yeah if you can get pics/ name of epoxy that would be awesome! Thanks again!

[PittVXr]

This is the stuff...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/0511102000.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17628)

[yellowgizmo99]

just saw this. sorry to hear about it and will be sending you a refund thru paypal.
Billy

[etlsport]

this is what i saw the other day

http://www.sgcardetail.com/ProdImages/SEM%2068422.jpg

[yellowgizmo99]

works good, I used that to weld m/c fender and fork protector into one from different bikes

[evillecutter]

anyone ever find where we can get a new one of these?

[tom4bren]

They are about as rare as the roof cross bars. I got one with the replacement bumper cladding last year but sold it to another member (VA requires front tags).

I doubt you'll find one new but it is a pretty simple shape so someone should be able to mold them for us ... if we can find one in good shape to make the mold.

[yellowgizmo99]

might be good job for 3D printer.

[tom4bren]

Or ...


... how about covering that opening with an LED light bar:cool!:

[evillecutter]

Or ...


... how about covering that opening with an LED light bar:cool!:

yes, yes...or maybe an upskirt camera? im just spitballing ideas here..

[tom4bren]

yes, yes...or maybe an upskirt camera? im just spitballing ideas here..

Nah, the camera would kill your approach angle

& make you crosseyed.

[tysamigo]

If someone WERE to make one of these, keep in mind it has to be a little flexible. I didn't realize this until I had mine included in the LineX spraying. It doesn't have to flex much, but it does just a little to make it work

[ZEUS]

You might have some luck repairing that piece with Apoxie. (http://www.avesstudio.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=28&flypage=flypage.tpl&pop=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4&vmcchk=1&Itemid=4)
You actually use it as a clay to reshape the broken pieces then it turns to an epoxy-plastic after curing.
Then after a good cleaning, paint, & primer, use a matte UV Clearcoat. (http://www.hardwaretogo.com/product/uv-rest-clear-matte-11oz.html)
That's the best I got. :_shrug:

[RAZ]

I have one thats never been used and has been stored since I bought the vx new. What are they worth?
Thanks Steve

[evillecutter]

I have one thats never been used and has been stored since I bought the vx new. What are they worth?
Thanks Steve

no idea... if i could get one in great shape for around $20 i would consider that reasonable, but for much more than that i will just put a license plate on the front or repair the old one

its almost like its rotting - like heat has got to it and its lost its integrity and started to crack - when i took it off to check it out the rubber screw hole ripped out so i glued a washer on the back to be able to screw it back on the car, but i dont like knowing its jimmy rigged so id like a better solution

if i did try to redo the one i have i would most likely have to fill in the cracks then cover the entire delete with something to keep moisture/heat from making this happen again... vinyl wrap? prob wouldnt match the cladding

[VX KAT]

They usually sell for $40 - $60 used. I sold mine last month for $50, in excellent shape as I bought it new about 4 yrs ago.

Check with Phil at St. Charles. PLACE AN ORDER for anything you want!
Remember my experience with the interior door handles about 3 months ago? Phil said it would be 8-10 months, "maybe" but he didn't expect it to ever actually come....and I got them in 3 weeks.
And now cobrajet's story too.

You've got nothing to lose!