i just tried to install euro plate onto my euro trunklid insert
the screws that were on US trunklid insert does not fit...
it goes in a little bit then stops...
not sure if it's cuz the paint might've got inside and i should just keep forcing it in or if euro trunklid insert uses different screw size...
any ideas?

 

It's metric, obviously.

USA size is M5.

If yours is larger, it's probably M6; smaller M4.

 

Same screws

It sounds like its loaded up with paint from the Body Shop

I Have several screws (Phillip Head) so When You stop over for the MBENZNL Work I can give you a couple ..But they are the same 5mm 1.25 thread pitch phillip head screws

 

thx mark...
i can't wait that long!
if size is correct, then i'll try to force it in harder (cuz of paint)...
just don't want to damage it...

 

update: i think i have the right screws as 1 of 4 went in fine...
like mark mentioned, i think there's extra paint in the other 3 holes..
what's the best way? just keep forcing it in?

 

Tap (from a tap and die set). Thread chaser. Etc.

 

thx!
i'll look into it at autozone...