Hey Guys,

I just bought my '13 Boss 302 and the rear (left side) license plate hole is stripped. Any ideas what I can do? I'm slightly OCD, so my license plate not hanging securely and evenly is killing me. Please help! Thanks

 

Could buy a slightly larger screw, or JB weld the hole up and "retap" it (just be careful).

 

How did you even do that if you're using the proper screws?

 

You could also just remove the interior panel, and then install a matched pair of screws with nuts on the inside. Yes, it would be just a bit of work, but you likely don't need to be removing the tag for a very long time, anyhow. That also opens up a whole lot of options for the style of bolt head. Personally, I often use the 1/4" diameter stainless allen head bolts from Home Depot. Sand the heads smooth with some fine sandpaper, then polish them and they will shine almost like chrome.

 

If it was me, I would squirt a blob of gel superglue into the stripped hole, let it dry, then reattach the plate.

 

I do not have my car yet so I cannot answer the question easily. Is the threaded hole a plastic insert or is it drilled into metal? If plastic most of the time you can replace the plastic nut. If it is metal it is more difficult. We see a lot of plate screws corrode into metal trunk lids at the dealer I work for. You pretty much get one shot to fix it if this is the case. I would take it to a dealer or quality mechanic with proper taps and thread chasers. Otherwise if you try to fix it yourself you run the risk of permanently ruining it. Would rather pay a expert to fix it right than shade tree it myself. Just my opinion...

 

It's plastic and I'll give that a shot. Thanks.