I noticed on AutoTrader a used white RLX without a rear licence plate and it had rust streaks going down the back of the trunk from where the bolts holding the rear licence plate were secured. I thought that seemed odd for a 3 year old car.

Well, I needed to remove my licence plate this evening to replace the annual sticker and noticed that the bolt slot opening (they protrude from the trunk) had the white paint chipped off and had started rusting.

I used my touch up paint to cover it up so no big deal - but for those in northern climates prone to rust, you may want to check yours sometime...

 

I used some low profile screws on the RL and they left rust stains on the plate. Unfortunately, the plates got transferred to the RLX. I'll pull the plate to check the paint as it has been years since it was installed.

 

I Always Purchase Stainless Steel /Nuts/Bolts/

 

I think you misunderstood my original post. I'm not referring to the fact that my bolts are rusting and/or bleeding rust onto my plate. I'm referring to the raised posts behind the rear plate where your bolts screw in. The white paint on mine had peeled off and were starting to rust. You won't know if you have this issue until you remove your plate and check...

 

Yes I Misunderstood...Ive seen this before ..might want to look at this