Who needs black license plate fasteners?
11-01-2006, 11:50 AM
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1992 300E, 145k, 18" ST4s, blacked out grill, euro lights, clear corners
Who needs black license plate fasteners?
Hey guys,
Like so many cars out there, when I bought mine the rear license plate was held on by only 2 screws, and they were mismatched. The standard fasteners that are sold at auto parts houses are usually plastic ugly things. I couldnt find anything decent, so I ordered a box of black anodized stainless steel philips head screws. The box count was 100, and I only needed 4, so if you would like a set, give me your address, and Ill drop some in the mail,(at least until I run out of stamps). My way of saying thanks to all of you for the knowledge Ive gained from this forum.
Like so many cars out there, when I bought mine the rear license plate was held on by only 2 screws, and they were mismatched. The standard fasteners that are sold at auto parts houses are usually plastic ugly things. I couldnt find anything decent, so I ordered a box of black anodized stainless steel philips head screws. The box count was 100, and I only needed 4, so if you would like a set, give me your address, and Ill drop some in the mail,(at least until I run out of stamps). My way of saying thanks to all of you for the knowledge Ive gained from this forum.
11-01-2006, 12:40 PM
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Just a heads up: if the screw are indeed stainless steel, they are likely black chrome plated or powder coated. If they are carbon steel they can be black oxide (phosphate) coated (although this finish will rust). Only aluminum, magnesium ot titanium can be anodized typically.
11-01-2006, 12:48 PM
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Too true Shan, they are in fact black oxide finished. Not embarassing at all getting that wrong, considering I work QA in a machine shop....
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Hey guys,
Like so many cars out there, when I bought mine the rear license plate was held on by only 2 screws, and they were mismatched. The standard fasteners that are sold at auto parts houses are usually plastic ugly things. I couldnt find anything decent, so I ordered a box of black anodized stainless steel philips head screws. The box count was 100, and I only needed 4, so if you would like a set, give me your address, and Ill drop some in the mail,(at least until I run out of stamps). My way of saying thanks to all of you for the knowledge Ive gained from this forum.
Like so many cars out there, when I bought mine the rear license plate was held on by only 2 screws, and they were mismatched. The standard fasteners that are sold at auto parts houses are usually plastic ugly things. I couldnt find anything decent, so I ordered a box of black anodized stainless steel philips head screws. The box count was 100, and I only needed 4, so if you would like a set, give me your address, and Ill drop some in the mail,(at least until I run out of stamps). My way of saying thanks to all of you for the knowledge Ive gained from this forum.
