Hatchback license plate holder

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Oct 12, 2016 | 07:31 AM

Sugeray

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Hatchback license plate holder

I've had to replace 3 of these OEM rear license plate holders because they always rust! Has anyone found a replacement that is stainless steel or even plastic?

Oct 12, 2016 | 12:46 PM

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I have had mine rusted also. What I did on the new one is take a little anti seize smear and coat the screw and smear it on the outside and backside of the plate. Helped it fight the rust as the anti seize has a fine oil / grease in it and keeps the screw from locking in place.

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Oct 13, 2016 | 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugeray

I've had to replace 3 of these OEM rear license plate holders because they always rust! Has anyone found a replacement that is stainless steel or even plastic?

Got plastic bolts from AutoZone with right pitch and length. They don't have many in stock, so had to go to two stores. We carry the Platypus brand frame on our site.

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