I didn't order initially as I had just fitted new plates using double sided sticky pads. But despite using double the recommended number the front plate keeps popping off at one end. So today as it's hot I attempt to remove the sticky pads and fit the A2 club surrounds.
On the rear I forgot that there is a rubber membrane. I suppose it is there to stop drumming but then why not at the front as well?
So I temporarily removed it and then cleaned the black glue etc with Bug and Tar remover. Had to keep changing the rag to a clean bit otherwise one just smeared the glue. Then waxed and reapplied the rubber membrane now in bits.
The sticky pads came away with the pressed metal number plates.
I laid it face down on a newspaper and used a large and strong freezer scrapper to remove the foam bits and more Bug and Tar remover to remove more residue but did not aim to remove everything. Washed them in warm soapy water.
When fitting I used 25mm M6 bolts as I had them, but one bolt refused to screw fully into the captive nut. So I've ordered some 20mm M6 plastic bolts which I can either force in or cut a bit shorter. Also no risk of corrosion.
At the front, half the sticky pads remained on the car and half on the number plate. Again used Bug and Tar remover and the freezer scrapper. I didn't seem to harm the paintwork. Photo is the third application and then the finished area before waxing. Already 3 holes and I'm about to make a 4th. Why there are no captive nuts at the front I don't know.
The front is curved so I placed 2 self tapping screws about 15% in from each end using one of the existing holes. I think I will replace these with plastic nuts and bolts as more secure. It was a bit of a job to clip the numberplate in, due to the surround now being forced to a curve, but as the photo shows the ends still stick out a bit.
They are a good way to advertise the club and in the future it will be a 10 second job to replace the plates.