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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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I have a little crack that has been hiding behind the license plate on the front bumper.
Since I've decided to take off my front license plate, the crack is more than visible to the world.
Is there a trick on how to cover that up or getting a new bumper is the only solution?
I was thinking to glue the crack so it won't be "an open crack" but not sure if it will help.
Also, has anyone ever received a ticket having the Euro license plate, especially in Southern California area?
Thanks in advance!
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Fill it with some body fill. Sand it and paint it.
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Don't body fillings used to cover dents?
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Usually, how big is this crack? If its just in the paint just take it to a body shop and they can sand and paint for you.
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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It can be sanded and painted butif ever gets hit there without reinforcment it will crack again. You could reinforce it with fiberglass on the back side.
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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get a german plate, they look beautiful on the car as long as its tastly modded with suspension and rims... i have had my german plate on my car for 3 months and drive by at least 5 cops a day and they dont do anything about it, i dont even think its illegal... get the german plate and get on with it...

a good german plate for you . . . . CRACK-CVR
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:14 AM
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LMAO! That actually would be a good German plate for me ateurv8!
Yeah, I think I'm just gonna get a German plate to cover the crack (it seems to be cheaper this way).
I just didn't want to pay ticket for not having unrecognizable license plate.
My friend with a 3 series just got a ticket last week for having "an illegal muffler".
He has Borla muffler which is tested to be under 95 db (I think it's the limit in Cali?) so he's gonna fight the ticket.
Just trying to show how **** sometimes the po-po is.
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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I live in Long Beach, CA and there's cops every where, never recieve a ticket or warning....once a cop said it looks nice with it on
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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I think it will be on then!
I'm joining the German plate family
Look out for CRACK CVR! LOL.
One question; is it screwed on to the bumper so I need to get the frame?
I heard some people glue that thing on.
Which one would you suggest?
 
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GERMA...70884367QQrdZ1

I think you can probably find the holes to match your frame now.
 
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