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Bumper Plugs

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Hello Everyone!
I want to eliminate the front license plate on the ST. I have read a few people talking about plugs to cover/fill in the holes.
I’m having difficulty locating these if someone can point me in the right direction.
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You literally answered your own question. Bumperplugs.com
They sell them already painted for like 30 bucks.
Now what are they actually selling? 50 cents worth of 1/4” plastic “Christmas tree” plugs you can paint yourself with 8 bucks worth of Dupli Color spray paint.
 

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Maybe they prep better than I do but the bumperplugs seem to be very durable. When I tried to DIY, the paint eventually came off. I decided to bite the bullet and pay the 30 bucks plus shipping.
 

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Cdubya said:
Maybe they prep better than I do but the bumperplugs seem to be very durable. When I tried to DIY, the paint eventually came off. I decided to bite the bullet and pay the 30 bucks plus shipping.
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Bulldog adhesion promoter is your friend.
 

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My vote is for the bumperplugs.com plugs. They are already painted the correct colors. I tried to paint my first plugs but they couldn't take the high pressure car wash and if the bug splatter is on the plug I do not want to worry about stripping the paint so I will wet things down overall to soften the bug guts prior to concentrating on any specific areas. I have had them on both ST's that I have had without any problems and the car wash I use has high pressure.
 

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UNBROKEN said:
You literally answered your own question. Bumperplugs.com
They sell them already painted for like 30 bucks.
Now what are they actually selling? 50 cents worth of 1/4” plastic “Christmas tree” plugs you can paint yourself with 8 bucks worth of Dupli Color spray paint.
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I tried this and the paint flaked off the minute you put any flex on the plug. I ordered bumper plugs and they use OE paint with the additive that gives flex so it does not flake off
 

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Bumperplugs have served me well since March 20200816_102121.jpg
 

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Blackssr said:
I tried this and the paint flaked off the minute you put any flex on the plug. I ordered bumper plugs and they use OE paint with the additive that gives flex so it does not flake off
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Prep is key.
 

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Prep is key.
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I'm not that talented..lol...$35 I don't have to worry about it. I'm looking at $8,000 Wheels $35 is pretty cheap. Merry Christmas everyone
 

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so what color do I need to get for the bottom one in the black plastic
 

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Blaster7Romeo said:
so what color do I need to get for the bottom one in the black plastic
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you don't need to. go to any auto parts store and pick up a platic christmas tree fender plug--the only color they come in is flat black - perfect match. you might have to poke around to find the right size but they should have a big selection to choose from
 

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