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I just took my front license plate bracket off and the dealer had drilled 2 holes right into the metal. Attached is a pic of the holes with the metal screws, Does anyone have any ideas to conceal these? This bracket was right in the middle of the grill and looked terrible. I live in a state that requires the front plate and I’m moving it to the bottom. Thanks for the help.

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I think that's plastic? If it's not a tri-coat, you might take it by a body shop and see what they'd charge to patch and touch up. Or maybe a big winch assembly? I guess that could block your camera... Maybe put some tassels on it and play some smoky jazz when you do an obstacle. lol

Nonetheless, crap they did that. My state requires front license plates (in the "we can hassle you if we want" category), but at least my salesman listened to me when I asked them not to.
 

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I just took my front license plate bracket off and the dealer had drilled 2 holes right into the metal. Attached is a pic of the holes with the metal screws, Does anyone have any ideas to conceal these? This bracket was right in the middle of the grill and looked terrible. I live in a state that requires the front plate and I’m moving it to the bottom. Thanks for the help.

Ford Bronco Dealer drilled holes on grill - Gutted! IMG_9893
While not 100% consealable, these seem to be more "forgiving"

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While not 100% consealable, these seem to be more "forgiving"

Ford Bronco Dealer drilled holes on grill - Gutted! 5RKT3_AS02?$adapimg$&hei=536&wid=536
And you could paint them to match...

Scratcheshappen.com or ERA paints has pretty good color matched EG...
 

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And you could paint them to match...

Scratcheshappen.com or ERA paints has pretty good color matched EG...
Thanks guys - where can you buys these? If they’re black from the factory that will work since I have the mod bumper.
 
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Thanks guys - where can you buys these? If they’re black from the factory that will work since I have the mod bumper.
But from that picture you posted, they drilled into the painted, eruption green, lower valance, below the grill?

That's the typical place for mounting the front license plate, which I also told dealer NOT to do, thankfully.

I don't think they drill into your mod bumper?
 
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But from that picture you posted, they drilled into the painted, eruption green, lower valance, below the grill?

That's the typical place for mounting the front license plate, which I also told dealer NOT to do, thankfully.

I don't think they drill into your mod bumper?
That’s correct - they drilled into the painted lower variance. The bumper plugs won’t work in this area?
 

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That’s correct - they drilled into the painted lower variance. The bumper plugs won’t work in this area?
Not sure, but you'd want to paint them, unless you're okay they stay black. 🤷‍♂️
 
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Not sure, but you'd want to paint them, unless you're okay they stay black. 🤷‍♂️
You can order them in the OEM color - there’s a selection for Eruption Green but I see your point - they’re made for bumpers but I need them to work in this fascia / trim piece.
 

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You can order them in the OEM color - there’s a selection for Eruption Green but I see your point - they’re made for bumpers but I need them to work in this fascia / trim piece.
Just checked them out. Those should work just fine! If anything, you'll just need to drill a bigger hole.
 
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Just checked them out. Those should work just fine! If anything, you'll just need to drill a bigger hole.
There’s an option to order the drill bit which I did to cover that base - thanks for checking it out
 
 



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