Twistee 461 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 I went to remove the rear number plate surround on the wagon, only to find that either some ass hat has bonded the number plate on with 3M or BMW has another form of black magic to hold the plate in place. I don't want to pull the plate and destroy the paintwork - any ideas? A gratuitous ass shot : 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ00Z3 189 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 Fishing line (upgrading the traditional dental floss idea) to put behind the plate and cut through the tape. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 461 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 @NZ00Z3 Thanks, I'll have a crack with that on the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 On mine it is the surround that holds the number plate, if you pull the outer layer of the surround off the number plate will fall out and you can unscrew the surround from the car. Its a BMW supplied plate surround and its actually quite flimsy and doesn't fit particularly well!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 Heat it up, fishing line, "disolve it" spray, compound polish. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 598 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 Might also be worth blasting some water behind the plate with the hose to loosen the adhesive as much as you can without having to pull on the plate. Have had the issue in the past and just used water to get it off. Fishing line is a good idea though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
