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At the time I got my Bronco there were limited options for relocation...and given the CA likelihood of potentially having to go through repeated fix it tickets (they have been known to ticket even parked vehicles) I begrudgingly opted to have the dealer install the dreaded bracket (yes I know that was not the best idea). Unfortunately, the installer missed the "find the obvious dimples on the fascia with reinforced areas behind them" lesson and drilled off to the sides of those dimples (into the thinner section of the fascia).
Now that an option exists (the Valkyrie setup) that doesn't relocate the plate partially over the fog light pocket, or completely vertically low on the skid plate, I went with it. The Valkyrie bracket angles the plate slightly, and raises it level with the bottom of the intercooler vent, and if you use antitheft license plate bolts it would be tough for anyone to be able to steal the plate or the bracket.
On to my point...if you want to address the unsightly holes left behind the factory plate bracket, you can use expoxy that sticks to the particular plastic the fascia is constructed from. I used a blade to trim down the lip that was left behind by the installer who cranked on the screws, then used painter's tape around the holes, then mixed up the epoxy and waited until it started to set up so that it was easier to direct into the holes. I used a Q-tip (with the cotton end broken off) to dab the epoxy into the holes and left a slight bulge. After the expoxy set up a little more, I was able to remove the tape and push the bulges into the holes until the surface of the epoxy was level with the fascia. Yes, I realize I could have simply bought plastic plugs and just pushed them into the holes, but I sought something more permanent. I ordered some tough-up paint, and as soon as that arrives I will match the epoxy to the fascia. Certainly not show-quality, but better than it was.
Now that an option exists (the Valkyrie setup) that doesn't relocate the plate partially over the fog light pocket, or completely vertically low on the skid plate, I went with it. The Valkyrie bracket angles the plate slightly, and raises it level with the bottom of the intercooler vent, and if you use antitheft license plate bolts it would be tough for anyone to be able to steal the plate or the bracket.
On to my point...if you want to address the unsightly holes left behind the factory plate bracket, you can use expoxy that sticks to the particular plastic the fascia is constructed from. I used a blade to trim down the lip that was left behind by the installer who cranked on the screws, then used painter's tape around the holes, then mixed up the epoxy and waited until it started to set up so that it was easier to direct into the holes. I used a Q-tip (with the cotton end broken off) to dab the epoxy into the holes and left a slight bulge. After the expoxy set up a little more, I was able to remove the tape and push the bulges into the holes until the surface of the epoxy was level with the fascia. Yes, I realize I could have simply bought plastic plugs and just pushed them into the holes, but I sought something more permanent. I ordered some tough-up paint, and as soon as that arrives I will match the epoxy to the fascia. Certainly not show-quality, but better than it was.
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