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- Front Plate Attachment Method with NO DRILLING!
Don't drill holes in your new car to attach that front plate. This video shows a quick, easy, simple, secure, and inexpensive method that's worked for me multiple times and never fallen off. Rain and wind, car washes, or highway driving won't make it lose its grip.
Leave a comment if you have a better method. Would love to hear your input and what you think about my method. It worked for three years on the Mustang and almost four years on the Escape. Cost me about $3.00 for the velcro. Can't beat it with a stick.
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Thanks for your help! I took it one step further and used a hair dryer on hot setting to really get the plate to stick to the mount and then again on the car after cleaning it with alcohol. It's perfect!
Sounds like a good application.
Thanks for sharing!!!! I was sooooo dreading drilling holes in my new accord. And it most definitely worked!
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for the comment!
Is it still working? I am afraid of the rain and wind.
@@MagnumVideosyes please provide an update
@@ulivision the person who uploaded responded to me and noted its holding up with the rain still.
This video is exactly what I needed to see. I need to attach a license plate bracket on my daughter's car.
Hey sir! I just wanted to give you a big shout out and thank you. I just moved to Texas and ran into the problem with not realizing I needed a front plate lol. Got those Velcro strips and it prevented me from drilling into my bumper. I just wanted to say thank you!
Thanks for the comment!
had the same issue when I moved to Texas , this video just saved me lol
Same here!
Haha same here.. moved to texas and now need front plates on my Mustang...
😂😂 so I’m not the only one. I just received my plates and asked “why do I need two?” I was dreading adding holes to my 2022 bby. So I TH-cam other ways and BOOM this just saved me the heartache. Lol
Thank you so much!! I surely didn't want to drill holes in my bumper. 😁
Thank you so much for showing me things. I was so scared to drill holes in my bumper. This is going to help out so much. 😊
You're very welcome. I hope it helps you.
IF YOU TAKE A RAZOR BLADE AND CUT A SLIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VELCRO BACKING IT MAKES IT EASIER TO REMOVE IT
Stang plate hell yaaaaa..I'm in the right channel
World’s smartest TH-camr from missouri. Attaching license plates with Velcro?
Thanks! Nice job! Unfortunately, my 2023 Nissan Kicks needs a bracket installed on the front bumper to have a place to put it. 🙃 Who knows, maybe I'll be able to Velcro that part to the bumper too, then the plate. I hope all that sticks with monsoon rains. 😁Wish me luck! 🤞
Nothing is worse than having to drill a hole in your brand new car. Now you don't have to. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of my method. I can assure you, it's very secure.
What is the name of the sticky stuff & where to find it? Thanks 😊
@@bigbnecole1979 It's just sticky back Velcro. You can find it at hardware stores, Lowe's, Home Depot, maybe even Walmart. Probably Hobby Lobby, too.
Any guesses how it holds up to rain and or snow?
@@mikeysrants4527 I can assure you rain and snow are not an issue. It holds great.
@@MagnumVideos is there a way the plate could get stolen? Bc it’s Velcro? I don’t think it will happen but I’m not sure it wouldn’t. Is there a way I could secure the plate from theft?
cool guy! relaxing video.. great music during the credits!
You trust that Velcro more than i trust any human being 😂
Thank you and be safe!
I appreciate your resourcefulness - if people don't like your idea's - simple don't watch - why take the time to post something negative? It speaks more about them as a person than anything and puts it on blast for people to see! I love this idea and have used sticky Velcro on so much stuff! I recently moved to a place that requires a front plate so I will most definitely give this a go! Thanks :)
That Part! Exactly.
asking to lose your plate doing it this way, I won't be using this method.
Great idea sir.. i will definitely do this if the mount I ordered doesnt come with screws.👍
3M makes different types of dual lock pads. I am going to use this on my plate
What exactly are you using to attach? A certain type of sticky Velcro?
My 2014 subaru needs this. What is the manufacturer of the velcro product you used, l want to make sure it has sticking power
Thanks friend!
U save me, great idea, thanks ❤
Two holes will not hurt your plastic bumper trim. Velcro adhesive will not last through the summer heat.
I beg to differ. Mine has been on for 4 years so far. No problem whatsoever.
@@MagnumVideos are you in the north or south?
@@CriticalThinker27 I'm in the midwest. 100 degree summers and 0 degree winters.
Thank you for sharing. My personalized rear license plate was stolen several years ago. California Dept of Motor Vehicles said if the thief stole my front and rear plates, I could no longer use my personalized configuration😮. I would rather pay the fine than have a thief also steal my personalization. Is it the same in Missouri? Would hate for you to lose your very cool personalization.
Ok ik you've answered similar question already but I need clarification... is this the tape and loop velcro? Or just sticky on both sides? Thanks in advance for your reply
It's the regular hook and loop velcro but it has a sticky back to attach to plate or car.
Fordian slip 😂 that's funny
How do it hold up with car washes and rain? It doesn't loose its stickiness?
I haven't had any issues with car washes or rain. It doesn't affect it at all.
It holds when the Velcro is new. But I do believe eventually you will hit a bump or something and you will lose your license plates there’s a lot of force driving 60,70 miles an hour with wind and bumps. Those are not going to stay on there. Unfortunately, my recommendation would still be using old fashion screws.
I've been using this method for 8 years on my Ford Escape and never had an issue so far.
@@MagnumVideos okay. Wow I really thought it would have failed
I’m going to try this because if it comes off, oh well, I live in a state where front isn’t required. I just want to put on a cool non permanent vanity plate.
Great idea!
Thanks! I appreciate the comment. It actually works great.
You are so smart.
Awww, shucks. Thanks for watching it and for the comment. You rock.
Good idea
After 3 years of having my new car i finally got a ticket for not having my front plate on 🤣 so searching for ways to put my plate on haha
This method works great and doesn't fall off at high speeds or in car washes.
Your 3 year old "new" car?
When you have to take this off to sell trade etc. will it take paint off car?
I've never had it do that. It should be perfectly friendly to your paint.
Someone can steal your license plate or weather will eventually wear out the velcro. Not recommended for long time use IMO
Anyone with a screwdriver can steal any other regularly attached license place
@Bill C I'd argue that a person with an electric drill could take that plate off quicker then a Velcro plate - that stuff is not easy if it's been locked together long term, especially tangled and dirty. Zerrrp - 1 screw, Zerrrp 2-screw , plates off. Nobodies' walking around with a screw driver if they're serious about taking a plate
They do make snap on brackets for license plates and I’m sure they’re more secure than velcro
Someone would have to have enough suspicion to attempt to pry it off. This is something you’re either certain of or not. So this whole scenario isn’t practical. 😂
@@masonm7357 not really, in fact those that needed to remove the plate cannot take it off
Awesome
thank you for sharing
What brand velcro you bought
Very. Useful video. Where did you get the Velcro adhesive?
Lowes and Home Depot carries it. Maybe you can find it at Hobby Lobby, too.
I am afraid this will not stick in -20 degree weather! will the velcro hold it also gets 115 degrees here! I do not want to keep replacing license plates.
Mine has been on for 5 years so far.
Thanks for the info
That's alright, I just watched a video of a dude drilling holes in the BODY on the front of his car for the plate. No Thank You!
However, I don't have the luxury of that flat surface that you have. I have about a 4 in surface that curves downward and nothing under that to secure the bottom of the plate to.
I have a g body Monte Carlo having the same problem
Good thing I just happened on this video!
Thanks for watching!
Great presentation but my car has a pointed nose and not a flat enough surface to put the plate on mike that, I would have to bend it. Also what happens when you have to remove it? Does the Velcro come off easily>
Offset the license plate to one side of the point, easiest / cleanest way to do it imo
you should be able to buy an adapter for it.
Would high winds from going 60+ mph make it fall off??
No. My highway driving is at 70 or 80mph and it's never fallen off. Very secure.
Velcro not designed for outdoor, weather condition will shrink the material …
I asked the Honda dealership not to drill the front license plate in but they said they can’t and it’s their policy and by law they have to do it.
Hi what is the name of the sticky stuff called and where do u get it from?
Its called VELCRO. You can find it at Lowes or Hobby Lobby. Just tell them you want sticky back VELCRO.
@@MagnumVideos thanks allot
Just curious what you think but will it withstand a bunch of car washes?
Mine has done fine
One minute he is holding the plate , the next minute the plate is on the truck . Did I miss something ?
Will the sticky back Velcro take the paint off the bumper?
I haven't had any problem with any paint coming off.
I was wondering where Walter White has been hiding out.
Lmao
Why not just use 3m tape?
Thank you.
How long was it before someone came up and snatched your plate off your car? lolz
Hi Sir, Thank you for your sharing. Could you please let me know which dual lock you used? There are too many brand dual lock in the market. I'm looking for a dual lock durable and won't fall off.
I just bought a package of velcro squares from Lowes or Hobby Lobby. I can't remember which it was. Just standard velcro with sticky backs.
@@MagnumVideos Thank you Sir.
Are you sure the paint won't come off? And I live in Michigan where weather can get really bi polar, would it work even then?
I've use this method on two cars and three license plates and have never had an issue with paint coming off or cold weather.
Michigan does not require you to have a fromt plate. In fact, the SOS office only gave me a single plate
Did you lose your license plates after 3 and 4 years?
What about 40 below or the slushy crap that covers a rear plate? Stay on than? Minnesota weather
Mine has never fallen off either car I've had it on.
The wife just got a new tag for her SUV. I'll try this. What type of two-sided tape did you use? You never showed it.
It's Velcro.
Will the license plate come off if I I take to a a drive thru car wash ?
Mine never did. It's very secure.
So where to buy velcro tape? Auto store or hardware??? And is a particular brand best?
thank you for the video I'm going to try it on my 4runner I have two quarters holes going to advertise my shop using a front lic. plate. I do have a question since its been 2 yrs is it still holding ? thank you
Yes. It held the whole time. I recently replaced the plate with a new one and I used the same method. It's been secure and no issues have evolved.
@@MagnumVideos What method did you use to get the sticky back tape off when you replaced your license plate? Thanks!
@@user-hl5xi3kw9d I just pulled it off. Although it is rather sticky, but it will come off if you peel it away from the plate.
Will the sticky tape remove the paint?
Will that sticky hold up to rain and vibration?
Yes. Mine have been on for five years with no issues.
@@MagnumVideos Looks like you mentioned you purchased the Velcro from hobby lobby (looks like 3m). Is the frame necessary? Also, do you think the Velcro would stick to the bumper? Looks like you placed it in front of the vent area.
I'm not sure if it's 3M or not. It just said sticky back velcro or something like that. If the bumper is clean it should stick fine. I've used this process on the Ford Escape and prior to that on my Mustang GT and I think I put it on the bumper. I have been seeing TV ads for "Monkey Magnets" which are sticky back magnets that might work for this application as well. The Velcro is going to be cheaper though. @@GunterandthePenguins
@@MagnumVideos Oh that's good to hear! I'm going to be doing it on a Camry. The magnets are a good idea. That way I could put them. Behind the bumper and on the license plate, but you're probably right that the Velcro is the most correct efficient option. I'm gonna get a frame (so it looks nicer) then try this out. Thank you for doing the video and for the feedback :)
What about when you go through a car wash? Does it stay on?
Yes. I've never had any issues with it coming off. Period.
Hi ! where did you get your silver plate ? I can't find any online with the full back like yours ?
How about on a big rig the long drives and hard winds will be ok ?
I can't tell you that for sure, but I know I've driven lots of miles in the past 5 years and it gets pretty windy here, and I haven't had it blow off yet. Velcro is pretty dependable stuff usually.
How did you mount the plate that the tag stuck to?
Where would u buy this kind of velcro sticking plate?
You can buy the velcro at Hobby Lobby or Home Depot or Lowes.
Hi, Can you share the link to buy that double sided velcro?
It's not actually double-sided velcro. It's just regular velcro with a sticky back on both the loops side and the hooks side. If you go to Home Depot or Lowes and ask someone they can show you exactly what you need. Also, Hobby Lobby or Michaels should have it. Or you can search online for "sticky back velcro" or something similar to that description. It's very common and not hard to find. Thanks for watching!
@@MagnumVideos Perfect.. thanks
@@gopikrishnasamsu You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Does it hold in place when you go through a car wash?
Yes. Mine have never fallen off.
How can I buy this
would this fall off with a carwash? It really annoys me having to put a front plate. I think its dumb because if you are getting pulled over an officer will be behind you.
Mine has been through several car washes and didn't fall off. The velcro is very secure. And I agree front plates are ridiculous. My wife has a Miata and I've never figured out where to attach one on the front.
That looks easy to steal
what type of velcro did you buy?
I just got a package with small rectangles of squares in it. About an inch square I think. Black. Cheap. Nothing fancy. They were sticky-back so they went on really simple.
Would this work on a plastic bumper?
Sure. Velcro sticky back sticks to everything.
my concern is someone could easily steal the plate
Something I thought of, especially once they notice there's no bolts holding it on.😕
July 3rd next day is independence Day 🤦🏼♂️
I'm not convinced that this will hold up, specially if you drive over patchy, uneven roads, like the ones we have here in South Florida (i.e. I-95 and FL Turnpike).
Mine has been on for 5 years and we have a lot of potholes in the midwest.
@@MagnumVideos I'll give it a try. Thanks.
You don’t need a front plate in florida
But ..With Velcro anybody could just come up and swipe it off if they notice that you don’t actually have it screwed to the car. I honestly think that in a state that requires a front license plate you may as well drill the front of your car because you are going to get stopped at some point whether you’re speeding or whether you run a light by accident and you’re gonna get fined on top of whatever they stop you for because you don’t have a properly installed front plate. And Velcro overtime is gonna give out it’s not meant to be used out the weather, heat, Etc.
Nothing preventing someone with a screwdriver or drill to do the same thing. And if you use industrial strength Velcro, that plate is not coming off until you want it to.
can you give the exact velcro product and if it comes in black?
I just used velcro strips that you can buy at Walmart of Lowest or Home Depot. Maybe Hobby Lobby has them, too. And yes, they come in black.
Thanks Walt.
@@MagnumVideos Thanks
That only works if you have a flat spot on your grill. Won’t work on a gmc pick up
How about railroad tracks and pot holes?
I haven't had any issues with either of those.
Doesn't work for modern silicone frames.
ist rain mine fell off
Where did you buy the supplies? Nice video
It was either Home Depot, Lowe's, or Hobby Lobby. It's just Velcro strips. Easy to find.
@@MagnumVideos I went to staples and hooked mine up yesterday immediately after I watched the video. Thanks again, I received 2 tickets in 1 week because of this.
@@jamaica2010ism you got a ticket cause you used tape instead of screws? That doesn't make a lot of sense
@@TheLumiAdvisor No, he used this method to put on plate bcz he got 2 tickets already.
Never hold up in high speeds
Never had any problems with mine.
I don't understand from what you show how it attaches to the car.
The Velcro has a sticky back. You stick one piece on the bumper and one piece on the license plate.
Where did you purchase the plate bracket
I'm not sure, but they have them at Auto Zone and O'Reilley I'm sure. They might even have them at Walmart.
I'm sure a simple car wash would rip this right off, no?
You would be wrong, my friend. It works like a charm and doesn't come off.
@@MagnumVideos - ok - that must be some strong velcro!
It's like nails holding shingles on your roof. The more you use the better it works.(Poor example but you know what I mean.)
@@JClaytonBrown
Hi where can i buy this kind of velcro?
Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, hardware store.
Have somebody walk up and just take ur tag in a blink of an eye
if someone wants to steal it they will probbably ;)
What type of tape is that?
It's sticky back velcro strips.
Hi! What kind of tape are you using?
Sticky back VELCRO strips. Home depot or Lowe's. Walmart may have it, too.
@@MagnumVideos thanks!
Is the brand name "sticky back"?
Btw son got $76 ticket for not putting his plate on and having it in window on dash.
I got 120$
@@ItsGagandeepSingh oh man....
Anyone take a vehicle through a car wash with this sticky back velcro? I would not trust it. And if the brush pulls off the plate or bracket, the damage done will be a lot worse than a few holes in a bumper. (You can plug those holes if needed)
Mine have been through the car wash at least 50 times and never any issues. And even if it did pull it off, I highly doubt there would be ANY damage since the Velcro is stuck to the bumper and not attached with a screw. It has worked great for me on the last two cars.
Did you use Velcro or double sided tape?
Velcro.
Will this pass inspection? Plz answer!
I've never had a problem with it.
@@MagnumVideos thank you!!
So, use Velcro. Got it. 🤦♂
This looks like double sticky tape and not velcro
It's Velcro.
@@MagnumVideos Kool. Hard to tell on the phone but on full size computer it's easy to tell. Thanks.
I like your resourcefulness but you are better off drilling holes. They are, of course, completely hidden by the OEM plate bumper mount on most vehicles. If the person you sell your car to doesn’t want it on anymore (unlikely around here: CA requires them and you *will* be ticketed - not by the cops, but by parking enforcement) you can buy some matching color plugs that snap in and sit flush on the bumper holes so you can’t even see them unless you are looking. Takes 5 seconds. Note that the holes are only 3/8” anyway, same as a .38 pistol bullet or a pen.