PSULou03

I was looking into a way to cover up the screw holes for the front license plate holder (since I don't need one in PA), without spending $30-40 on the Acura ones. Of course they would look the best, but I decided to spend $3 and buy some screw cap covers for license plates. I just used a screw to attach the clear plastic cap holder, then placed the cap over it. It fits pretty good, and sticks out a little from the bumper, but overall I like the fit. I need to buy some touchup paint from the dealer, and will paint them before putting them on.

Do you think this look stupid/tacky (pardon the feet LOL)? I think especially for $3 it looks pretty good, or is it better to just not do it at all. I would rather spend $30 toward a more 'useful' mod.

pbcmedia

IMO i would spend the $30.... atleast that way ur getting an exact matching color plug (figuring they come in paint matched colors) and it'll be flush with the bumper like the tow hook cover instead of sticking out, plus i think you'll lose those caps going through a car wash or something.

Zobo26

That doesn't look very good. I just ordered mine for my car. It is a ridiculous price but oh well. It will look much better

paliknight

or you can pass by a local acura dealership and get them for free.

mglax13

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^^ It's worth a try

Zobo26

Are you suggesting thievery??

PSULou03

Maybe I'll give my salesman a call on Monday to see if he could get some from the parts dept or maybe the garage, since this dealer always installs the front bracket and puts a plate with their name on it, so I bet they would have some lying around...maybe they even took them off my car and still have them in a drawer or something...lol.

vinnier6

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judging from the damage left over from the license place holder just above the screw holes, i would just put the plate holder back on and put a cool plate in there....

Steven Bell

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I would Lou...maybe you can talk him in to giving you a set. I really think you'll be much happier.

trojanman10984

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they gave me some when i bought the car so just go there and say they never gave you some when you bought the car....its worth a shot

seltec2005

Not to get off topic but a quick question. I've seen some people paint the "Acura" on their WDP TL black, what kind of paint should you use for that?

PSULou03

I would think they could spare giving me a $30 item since they will be making some good money off my trade...I got 11K for it, and they are advertising it for almost 14K! Of course in this market who knows what they will get for it, but still...

PSULou03

Those dings don't really bother me too much. I think putting a plate back on would look worse actually, plus I am either going to paint or get the raised decal for the ACURA logo.

Thanks for all the opinions

Zobo26

Duplicolor paint seems to be a good choice

trojanman10984

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sorry to jack your thread but where do you get the raised acura logo from?

paliknight

when i walked into the dealership, i saw a bucket filled with those plugs so i took a couple of them. the dealer said himself either i take or they throw them out.

PSULou03

This is the only place I could find that sells them: http://www.autoall.com/Exterior-Kit-...erts-5-Pcs.htm

People in the past have gotten them from veneerzstore.com, but I called their number, and it was disconnected so I don't trust I would even get the product even though the website is still up.

trojanman10984

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k thanks man!

LoveMyTL-S

I got my plugs from my sales guy. He took me into the back where the garage bays were and they have a box of them. He plucked out two and off I went.

Adobeman

I didn't get anywhere with the dealer on this. They were a$$holes about it. It was when I was back for my first oil change. They just looked at me and said "Why, are you going to take your front plate off?". I said "It's part of the car I bought from you so that doesn't matter." Never got anywhere with them. Since then I only go in for warranty stuff so they pretty much hate me (but won't admit it)

What's really curious why those suckers are so expensive compared to much more substantial parts of the car.

Oh, an OP I I think if you matched the color those wouldn't be so bad. The OE would be better but I could live with those if they matched.

PSULou03

Thanks adobeman....cool script on the radio display. Even though I took off the 'dealer advertising' on the front bumper, I at least still have the rear license frame with their name on it, so at least they can't be too 'upset' lol. I am going to leave a message today with my salesman to see if he can get me a couple plugs. Plus I do want to go in an buy the touchup paint, so we'll see.

WRXtranceformed

Those will look fine once you color match them. I got mine for my old IS300 from here:
http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html

I think they were like $25 but they looked great. As long as you prepped and painted them right they would probably look exactly the same as the ones I bought. I like that company though because it's here in Charlotte.

PSULou03

My salesman found some plugs in the glove box of another AM they were selling, and I picked them up tonight. I mentioned that I was planning to buy some touchup paint, and he went into the detailing area, and gave me a bottle (it was not a full bottle, but it saved me $10 ) They look so much better than my idea would have...LOL

Hopefully the service dept is as nice/generous when/if I need to bring it in for any warranty repairs.

paliknight

well, technically, the plugs are part of the car so you are entitled to a FREE set.

RonJonTL757

I have some plugs lying around pm me. I have every color except SSM and NBP for now.

dwb993

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PSULou3, we both use the same dealer (Rahal). When I called my saleslady last week, she told me they cost $30 and they had none to give me. She did offer to keep an eye out for them.
Then, I found a set (71146-SEP-A00ZF PLUG, FR. BUMPER 2 $11.19 $22.38) from SHOWCASE HONDA where other folks may want to purchase from.
Before I order, I want to know if RonJonTL757 can hook a brutha up with some Anthracite Metallic plugs???

PSULou03

Hopefully you can get the hookup. I wasn't going to pay $30 for the plugs, hence my 'idea'. Today I used those black covers for the purpose they were intended for, covering up the license plate screws...lol.