License plate hole repair

[Elekktrik]

Looking for some advice to see if an easy cheap fix is possible. I picked up my bro co and there is a front license plate bracket mounted in the center. I removed it and it seems it was screwed in! I want to attach a different bracket that doesn’t interfere with the looks as much, however now I have these 2 unsightly holes. Is there anyway to plug these and make it nice? Or should I just leave the bracket in the middle?

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[HBTFD]

If you need a better bracket -

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-license-plate-brackets-for-your-bronco.35962/


For the holes- https://bumperplugs.com/bumperplugs-for-ford

 

[Some Gamer]

https://bumperplugs.com/bumperplugs/bumperplugs-for-ford

Not perfect but at least it's color matched.

 

[omi205]

If you need a better bracket -

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-license-plate-brackets-for-your-bronco.35962/


For the holes- https://bumperplugs.com/bumperplugs-for-ford

Thanks for posting this. Didnt know bumper plugs existed and the color matching is amazing. Not sure if I need these but possibly in the future as a mini project.

 

[RagnarKon]

The factory license plate mount does require you to drill into that trim piece below the grille, and yes it's dumb. @Some Gamer posted the same thing I was going to post, so that makes it easy.

I can vouch for @HBTFD's mounts. Shipped quickly, and installation was easy. Only downside is your approach angle is slightly impacted, and I've admittedly clobbered the mount against a rock on the trail. (The mount survived, the license plate not so much.)

BuiltRight Industries also makes a mount that is pretty solid. It looks a little goofy since it isn't centered, but it doesn't really interfere with the approach angle.

 

[Maury]

If it's ABS, look into mixing acetone and ABS (toilet evacuation piping...). It becomes a paste as it dries and you can fill the hole like it wasn't there before. Then paint touch up..

 

[Elekktrik]

If you need a better bracket -

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-license-plate-brackets-for-your-bronco.35962/


For the holes- https://bumperplugs.com/bumperplugs-for-ford

will be ordering those plugs! thanks

I already ordered that bracket ..... didn't realize I had holes to deal with until now. Glad there is a solution

 

[MayhemMike]

They should make Bumper plugs that resemble smashed insects.

 

[denverbronco2023]

You can also use 3m double sided tape and attach it to bumper and skid. Angle at which it sits might not be legal in all states (hard to see) but it's gets a plate on the front. It would have to be a pretty big rock to impact the plate. Sorry you guys have to deal with this, my dealer did not install it because he didn't want to put holes in my brand new car even though technically required in CO.

 

[Ground_zero298]

Pair of nutserts with black stainless round head bolts.

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