ProudAmerican

I want to get a nice front license plate bracket from a forum vendor. However, I am afraid to try to remove my current bracket on the car (in VA required) installed by Chevy (or the dealer).

Anyone know the safe way. I can take it to an auto body shop I guess...just don't want to screw up.

Swiftrider08

If you know for sure it is just held on with the factory adhesive tape (and not screws like some have been known to do) just heat the center portion with a blow dryer or heat gun (after you take off the plate) and it will pull right off. Continue with the heat to remove any leftover tape. Use GooGone or WD-40 to remove any adhesive residue.

ProudAmerican

Thanks, the blow dryer idea is great.

Just what I wanted, a fool proof method. What's the worse that can happen????


Thanks again.

Zymurgy

The dealer probably mounted it with screws - they come with the mounting bracket.

ProudAmerican

When I get home tonight I'll pull the plate and see if screws are in the bracket.

thanks.

Bandit 2010

I just took delievery of a 09 and they handed me the brqcket in a box - it has adhesive pads (3) they use to stick it to the bumper. I would be surprized if they screwed it ?? I would post a picture of the back of the bracket but I can't figure out the picture posting deal here.

lance

Ed 718

Mine was affixed with adhesive tape also look under the bracket and you may be able to tell how it is on the bumper.

Top Flight Reproductions

Hi ProudAmerican, Typ the GM mount is attached with three round adhesives pads on the back side however some dealers have actualy screwed these on. To determine what method of attachment you have, remove your license plate from the GM mount. If you do not see any screws you're in luck What you should see are three circular depressions. This is where the adhesive pads are located on the back side. You can heat these locations with a hair dryer to soften the adhesive and then pull up the bracket slowly. You can also use dental floss to cut thru the adhesive using a sawing motion. The GM brackets come off faily easily. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

Best Regards
Peter C.

Swiftrider08

No screws with mine when car was delivered new. I live in Ohio, a 2 plate state, so they have to include the bracket with the car, but I was sure to tell them not to install it when the car arrived.

easyrider13

I bought my C6 from a dealer's inventory. He had already installed the bracket (using the three circular adhesive "dots") and I asked him to remove it. The adhesive was removed completely although there were a couple of small "dimples" where the license plate bolts made contact with the bumper. I'm the only one who has noticed them.

TexasMadMan

I removed mine with fishing line. Cleaned up the adhesive with 3m remover.

There was a problem with mine. The bracket had come in contact with the paint and rubbed a spot on the clear. I doubt it can be buffed out.

ProudAmerican

A "Thank You" to all.

I wanted to pull the plate last night and see if screws are in the bracket, but I had to work late...

I will check this tonight. Every suggestion has been great.

I will keep you informed. I really hate the front bracket and plate.

ProudAmerican

I will do a picture thing if anyone cares, but all is good.

Unscrewed the license plate and no screws in bracket. Used a hair dryer to loosen the top left sticky pad. Once it pulled away a little I could heat behind the bracket and all just came loose in a few minutes.

Anyone else do this, just remember, why rush?

I may have a little clear coat rubbing to deal with, but very minor. Using a good detail spray I think it looks pretty good.

Gotta love that nose without the fugly bracket.

To all of you, thanks!!!




P.S. I just noticed this is post #13 and today is Friday......What me worry?

Ed 718

Good news american this forum has been helpfull to me since day one and I see it worked for you also.

ProudAmerican

I wanted to get rid of the fugly license plate OEM mount.

SO BEFORE:

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AND AFTER:



This bracket is from Corvette Central.

surburban99

Looks much better, glad it worked out for you