Anyone know how to cover these holes?

henryy370z · 09-27-2012, 08:10 PM

Any advice ?

Kingbaby · 09-27-2012, 08:20 PM

If you search there's a thread around here with the link to some rubber caps/stops....

Other than that you'd be looking for a bodyshop

henryy370z · 09-27-2012, 08:23 PM

Rubber plugs damn that looks ugly

stretcho · 09-27-2012, 08:29 PM

I followed the steps in this thread, and am satisfied with the results: Do it yourself License Plate Bumper Plugs

Of course I'd be happier if the dealer never put those holes there, but I can live with the plug solution. At least the color is the same right out of the package.

One of the vendors here sells a carbon fiber cover for the upper part of the grille that would cover the holes. I wish somebody would make just a flat black cover -- that would be the ultimate solution IMO.

henryy370z · 09-27-2012, 08:46 PM

You think a body shop can fix it?

henryy370z · 09-27-2012, 09:40 PM

bump

cooltoy · 09-27-2012, 10:08 PM

This will take care of those holes.

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cooltoy · 09-27-2012, 10:10 PM

But seriously, try these guys. Look for bumper hole covers.

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MattP725 · 09-27-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryy370z

You think a body shop can fix it?

They could BUT they will end up increasing the labor and respraying the entire bumper... after all that you would probably be almost about even with a brand new bumper due to filling, stripping, prepping and painting the old bumper.

Go aftermarket, go plugs, or get a new bumper.

axmea? · 09-28-2012, 12:13 AM

Black plastic auto interior trim fasteners will do the trick. Cheaper than buying an Amuse or a Raptor.

$1.95 vs $2k your choice.....

370Z Purist · 09-28-2012, 12:50 AM

I was lucky enough that my front plate came in my trunk, uninstalled.

I used shorter screws to avoid punching into my paint (instead went into the plastic trim of the grille). I imagine they'll still have scratched up my paint though...

Fixing your bumper won't be worth it. I would just go aftermarket, get a bit more bang for a similar amount of money... Stillen front bumper is functional as all hell, looks mean. Bit cheaper than trying to get your hands on some JDM stuff.

I don't half a damn about replicas either so that might be a good option too.

Boost_lee · 09-28-2012, 01:15 AM

those holes are on the center grill piece, not the painted bumper. I think a body shop can do it for a reasonable price since its just a black plastic. You could also buy an EVO-R carbon fiber upper bumper cover

axmea? · 09-28-2012, 02:21 AM

You could also buff out the rim of that hole to flatten it out and then get 3M vinyl wrap.

Kingbaby · 09-28-2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

You could also buff out the rim of that hole to flatten it out and then get 3M vinyl wrap.

+1

Great idea!

09-28-2012, 12:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	I was lucky enough that my front plate came in my trunk, uninstalled. I used shorter screws to avoid punching into my paint (instead went into the plastic trim of the grille). I imagine they'll still have scratched up my paint though... Fixing your bumper won't be worth it. I would just go aftermarket, get a bit more bang for a similar amount of money... Stillen front bumper is functional as all hell, looks mean. Bit cheaper than trying to get your hands on some JDM stuff. I don't half a damn about replicas either so that might be a good option too. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

09-28-2012, 01:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	those holes are on the center grill piece, not the painted bumper. I think a body shop can do it for a reasonable price since its just a black plastic. You could also buy an EVO-R carbon fiber upper bumper cover __________________ My TT Z

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henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 32 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 13	Rubber plugs damn that looks ugly

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stretcho Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SLC Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	I followed the steps in this thread, and am satisfied with the results: Do it yourself License Plate Bumper Plugs Of course I'd be happier if the dealer never put those holes there, but I can live with the plug solution. At least the color is the same right out of the package. One of the vendors here sells a carbon fiber cover for the upper part of the grille that would cover the holes. I wish somebody would make just a flat black cover -- that would be the ultimate solution IMO.

09-27-2012, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 32 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 13	You think a body shop can fix it?

09-27-2012, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 32 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 13	bump

09-27-2012, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	This will take care of those holes. ( Click to show/hide )

09-27-2012, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	But seriously, try these guys. Look for bumper hole covers. Matrix general toyota page

09-28-2012, 12:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Black plastic auto interior trim fasteners will do the trick. Cheaper than buying an Amuse or a Raptor. $1.95 vs $2k your choice.....

09-28-2012, 02:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	You could also buff out the rim of that hole to flatten it out and then get 3M vinyl wrap.