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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Use of Velcro for Plate Mounting

This might be the wrong forum, but I thought it bes to ask those who care most about the appearance of their Mini.

I got a vanity European tag and mount from my family from Christmas, and I am trying to figure the best way to mount it. I searched around the forums, and some people mentioned using industrial strength velcro, thus no drilling.

Before I go this direction, could you all tell me if one this idea will work as a long-term solution (I really don't want to run this plate over a few weeks down the road (I do alot of highway driving (70+)), and if I decide to change how hard is it to remove the old velcro? I figure goo-gone would work, but do not want to damage the finish of the car at all.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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i would use 3M exterior mounting tape, but i have never mounted a
large plate like that on my cars...so use at your own risk.

if you have a non-factory painted aerobumper though, i would not use
anything too adhesive cause it can (probably will) tear the paint off
the bumper when you peel off.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
i would use 3M exterior mounting tape, but i have never mounted a
large plate like that on my cars...so use at your own risk......
+1 I have used that tape to hold moldings, spoilers, all kinds of stuff, and it will come off when you want it to.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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How about a tow-hole plate-mount, if you have a 1st gen.

http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=54810
 
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