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screw holes in front bumper

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by I C Engr, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. I C Engr

    I C Engr New Member

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    Hi all,

    Just bought a 2013 Prius 4 - classic silver metallic yesterday. My only grime is that the dealer added the front license plate in. To do that they had to screw two holes in the front bumper. I did not want that and really really like my prius to not have them.

    Any suggestions on how to fix them? I have removed the plate and am left with two holes in the bumper.

    Pics coming as soon as the it stops raining.

    Thanks !
     
    #1 I C Engr, Apr 9, 2013
  2. matt b.

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    It could be your states law that you must have a front and rear plate. You may want to check with your local dmv office. It is here in California.
     
    #2 matt b., Apr 9, 2013
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    Best you're going to do is find plastic plugs to put in the holes.
     
    #3 css28, Apr 9, 2013
  4. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    Best solution (short of having holes filled and bumper painted) is:
    BumperPlugs

    I've used them on several Porsches (they used to come from the factory with the holes punched in the front bumper), and while not perfect, I was happy with outcome.
     
    #4 stream, Apr 9, 2013
  5. xs650

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    A body shop can repair the bumper and repaint it but it won't be inexpensive. Some plastic plugs as suggested earlier would be a reasonable solution if you don't want to dump a ton of money on the problem. You could paint the plugs with touch-up paint to match the bumper.
     
    #5 xs650, Apr 9, 2013
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