Stickers on front bumper and hood?

OtaconZ · 05-20-2010, 04:37 PM

Hey everyone, as the result of an accident I had about a month ago, I'm going to have to replace my front bumper and hood. My question is, there is a black VIN sticker on the bottom of the hood and also one on the top of the bumper. These are also on the door and various other parts I assume. Once I get my new bumper and hood on, I'd like to have these. Would it be possible to order these from Nissan? I know several of you have replaced your bumpers and hoods, so hopefully you can help me out.

Thanks

wishihadnav · 05-20-2010, 04:39 PM

no those wont be available

didymus · 05-20-2010, 05:25 PM

Superglue?

kenchan · 05-20-2010, 07:04 PM

peel them off and use double sided tape.

specZ · 05-20-2010, 07:17 PM

If you dont mind spending some money.... here ya go ECS Automotive Concepts - Late Model Replacement VIN Door Decals Keep in mind there are also local independent businesses that also specialize in vin plaques, it just depends if youre willing to buy or not.

Modshack · 05-20-2010, 08:57 PM

You can transfer them (carefully)....My bodyshop did.

Z-WHIZ · 05-21-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You can transfer them (carefully)....My bodyshop did.

Interesting...how did they do it? Did they just use a heat gun to remove them and then reapplied them on the new bumper?

Trips · 05-21-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Interesting...how did they do it? Did they just use a heat gun to remove them and then reapplied them on the new bumper?

or a Blowdryer carefully!!
Sounds like the best way of removing them.

Z-WHIZ · 05-22-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

or a Blowdryer carefully!!
Sounds like the best way of removing them.

Yeah, I'm going to have to give this a try. I still can't believe these are on every body piece and you can't order them, lol.

Modshack · 05-23-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

I still can't believe these are on every body piece and you can't order them, lol.

Well....since they are technically "Anti-theft Labels" it would sorta defeat their purpose if readily available!

Zsteve · 05-23-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Well....since they are technically "Anti-theft Labels" it would sorta defeat their purpose if readily available!

Hey your vin number is the same as mine, you stole my bumber so Im coming over to take it back.

Z-WHIZ · 05-23-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Well....since they are technically "Anti-theft Labels" it would sorta defeat their purpose if readily available!

I think it's perfectly reasonable to assume that they would be available from Nissan with proof of ownership, I see no reason that they shouldn't be. It is what it is though I guess....

resdm50 · 05-25-2010, 05:32 AM

I'm glad you brought this up OtaconZ, I've been wondering the same exact thing. To me, it would seem that if you replaced the front bumper for any reason and didn't have this sticker, it could easily detriment resale value. What's more surprising is it seems that 99% of the people who have replaced their bumpers haven't transferred these over nor gotten new ones...

SkyZ · 05-25-2010, 04:35 PM

besides being anti theft it seems to be a good indicator of if parts were changed from original. thats y those "concourse" competitions always stress original stickers and all that. cuz if ur in an accident like you were that could reduce residuals.

Z-WHIZ · 05-27-2010, 06:52 PM

FYI otacon, I tried taking mine off with a heat gun and it looks like it's going to be near impossible. The sticker is just too thin to take off while keeping it's integrity.

05-20-2010, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
OtaconZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DC Posts: 30 Drives: 09 Touring w/Sport Rep Power: 15	Stickers on front bumper and hood? Hey everyone, as the result of an accident I had about a month ago, I'm going to have to replace my front bumper and hood. My question is, there is a black VIN sticker on the bottom of the hood and also one on the top of the bumper. These are also on the door and various other parts I assume. Once I get my new bumper and hood on, I'd like to have these. Would it be possible to order these from Nissan? I know several of you have replaced your bumpers and hoods, so hopefully you can help me out. Thanks

05-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	You can transfer them (carefully)....My bodyshop did. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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05-20-2010, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	no those wont be available

05-20-2010, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Superglue?

05-20-2010, 07:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	peel them off and use double sided tape.

05-20-2010, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
specZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 336 Drives: On The Weekends Rep Power: 23	If you dont mind spending some money.... here ya go ECS Automotive Concepts - Late Model Replacement VIN Door Decals Keep in mind there are also local independent businesses that also specialize in vin plaques, it just depends if youre willing to buy or not.

05-25-2010, 05:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 16	I'm glad you brought this up OtaconZ, I've been wondering the same exact thing. To me, it would seem that if you replaced the front bumper for any reason and didn't have this sticker, it could easily detriment resale value. What's more surprising is it seems that 99% of the people who have replaced their bumpers haven't transferred these over nor gotten new ones...

05-25-2010, 04:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	besides being anti theft it seems to be a good indicator of if parts were changed from original. thats y those "concourse" competitions always stress original stickers and all that. cuz if ur in an accident like you were that could reduce residuals.

05-27-2010, 06:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	FYI otacon, I tried taking mine off with a heat gun and it looks like it's going to be near impossible. The sticker is just too thin to take off while keeping it's integrity.