How do I fill in and paint license plate plate holes left in front bumper by dealer - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

calguy99 · 02-02-2010, 04:16 PM

Hi I purchased a new Camry super white XLE last week. I do not like having a front license plate on the front bumper. The dealer screwed in a license plate bracket when the car was delivered to the lot. I removed the plate but there are two screw holes left in the front bumper. I tired silicone white caulk but the remains of the holes are still visible. Anyone know how to make the bumper look like new again? Thanks

***coolhandsean*** · 02-02-2010, 04:21 PM

Good question. I put in a license plate bracket in the front and I too want to know how to fill in the holes.

calguy99 · 02-02-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by coolhandsean

Good question. I put in a license plate bracket in the front and I too want to know how to fill in the holes.

If you find out please let me know Thanks

***bandit*** · 02-02-2010, 04:59 PM

Get a new bumper or prepare to do some bondo-filling, sanding and repainting bumper.

Other option is to get bumper plugs. Do a google search for sites that makes and sells them.

LoudCamry · 02-02-2010, 05:09 PM

put a piece of clear tape over it and paint it.

02-02-2010, 07:01 PM

before

now

go to autozone, pepboys,...get these plugs n paint it

***coolhandsean*** · 02-02-2010, 07:21 PM

Get paint for your car here: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/cho...px?make=Toyota

ebumdude · 02-02-2010, 07:32 PM

bumperplugs.com

Pawel062 · 02-02-2010, 08:28 PM

meh mine also show. luckly they are on the factory drilled ones so they are smaller. from a distance u cant see them. do what kenny did or get some bondo in there.

02-02-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawel062

meh mine also show. luckly they are on the factory drilled ones so they are smaller. from a distance u cant see them. do what kenny did or get some bondo in there.

i use some silicone n press it in, been there forever so far no problem

UnXpectedError · 02-02-2010, 09:59 PM

you could also use some plastic weld to fill it then sand it down to be smooth and then use some touch up paint on that

Netforcer · 02-02-2010, 10:09 PM

If you want the easiest solution, you've already done most of the work... all you need now is touchup paint. Use a toothpick and dab the black rings.

Lucky for me, my 2010 bumper didn't come with holes

ek9cusco · 02-02-2010, 11:45 PM

that's a nice mod! clean too!

psudude0101 · 04-03-2010, 10:40 PM

My car was brought in to my dealership from their sister store in MD, where they have front plates. I wasn't about to let a cheesy dealer advertisement plan hang from the front bumper. Bought touch up paint for $8, and a license plate screw kit (which was made in the USA!) at Pep Boys for $2. Doesn't look too bad. Check out my profile for pictures.

ek9cusco · 04-04-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by psudude0101

My car was brought in to my dealership from their sister store in MD, where they have front plates. I wasn't about to let a cheesy dealer advertisement plan hang from the front bumper. Bought touch up paint for $8, and a license plate screw kit (which was made in the USA!) at Pep Boys for $2. Doesn't look too bad. Check out my profile for pictures.

i didn't see any photos in your profile. i need to buy that screw kit you are talking about.. cuz i'm not about to drive around like a free advertisement for the stealerships. lol

i need to steal some bondo from some where to fill in the hole and touchup paint over it.