I tried adding screws to the bottom of my license plate to stop the rattle when driving at high speeds. Went to the hardware store and bought some screws, but I quickly found out that my car doesn’t even have the necessary holes drilled for the screws at the bottom. This makes the fix more difficult than I thought.
Most cars only have two holes drilled for the license plate at the top. Instead of using screws, try removing the dealer’s oversized plastic plate holder and getting a silicone holder. It won’t damage the paint and may help reduce the rattle.
Check this one out on Amazon: Amazon.com: Aujen Silicone License Plate Frames Black, 2 Pack Car License Plate Frame, Universal US Car Black License Plate Holders Brackets Rust-Proof, Rattle-Proof, Weather-Proof Car Accessories(Black) : Automotive
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I got this exact product for mine. It’s affordable and works well.
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These silicone holders are great, and yeah, no need to advertise the dealer for free. They make a lot of money off you with those .
SophyGenesis said:
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These silicone holders are great, and yeah, no need to advertise the dealer for free. They make a lot of money off you with those!
I totally agree. I use them for both my cars, and it really cuts down the vibrations. Worth the $12, no doubt.
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My car had only two holes drilled at the top. The dealer had to drill the others for front and back plates. I find silicone doesn’t hold up well in car washes. I switched to hard plastic covers, which stay in place and don’t bend in the wash.
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I went for that option immediately and haven’t heard any rattling since.
You could try sticking adhesive felt pads on the lower part of your license plate to stop the rattle.
julielarson said:
You could try sticking adhesive felt pads on the lower part of your license plate to stop the rattle.
Yep, those felt pads are the kind you usually put on the bottom of chair legs. Simple and effective.
A silicon frame is a great option. It will reduce scratches and vibrations. You can pick a color that suits your car, and it’s super easy to install.
Check this out on Amazon: Amazon.com: Rightcar Solutions Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weather Proof License Plate Holder (White) : Automotive
TellurideTrekker said:
A silicon frame is a great option. It will reduce scratches and vibrations. You can pick a color that suits your car, and it’s super easy to install.
Check this out on Amazon: Amazon.com: Rightcar Solutions Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weather Proof License Plate Holder (White) : Automotive
These frames look great .
TellurideTrekker said:
A silicon frame is a great option. It will reduce scratches and vibrations. You can pick a color that suits your car, and it’s super easy to install.
Check this out on Amazon: Amazon.com: Rightcar Solutions Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weather Proof License Plate Holder (White) : Automotive
I’ll be picking one of these up! Thanks for the suggestion.
I used a silicone mat under my license plate because my car doesn’t have the bottom screw holes. The mat has foam on the underside, which sticks to the paint, and this seems to reduce the rattling at high speeds. Another option would be adding a couple of AVK studs for the bottom screw holes, but I didn’t want to drill into fresh paint on a new car.
You can clean the surface with water and a solvent like acetone or MEK, then use 3M VHB bonding tape. This tape is designed for this kind of task. You might have to buy a roll, but it’s really useful. You can also use the tape on the back of the license plate itself to avoid using another frame.
Here’s the link to the tape: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-4910-VHB-Tape/dp/B00I4E4NE8
They don’t come with pre-drilled holes. Dealerships typically drill the top two holes, but you can drill the bottom ones yourself with a self-tapping screw.
How did you buy screws without knowing the proper size? Were you just hoping to get lucky?
Brandy said:
How did you buy screws without knowing the proper size? Were you just hoping to get lucky?
I just took one of the top screws out and matched it with the ones I found at the store.
I used double-sided mounting tape instead of screws.
I’m old school. I use a cardboard box, cut it to the size of the license plate, and then screw it to the back.
Some license plate frames on Amazon come with a large foam piece that sticks to the entire back of the plate. That’s what I use.