License plate frame issue - be careful

[abbas2099]

Went to my car to remove my license plate frame on the rear of the car as I am getting it wrapped next week so it doesn’t get lost. I noticed one of the license plate screws was missing. I initially thought someone was trying to steal my license plate frame. Before you ask why would anyone want to steal a license plate frame, it is an 11-99 Foundation frame ( only CA drivers will know what that is ). As I was unscrewing the remaining screws, I noticed they were loose and literally popped out with their gold backings. A simple pull on the license plate would have popped those screws out. As I carefully checked out the mounting frame, I noticed the gold backings are just slightly larger than the holes so on these hot summer days like today and the screws and the backing being metal, it softens the plastic frame causing the nut backings to pop out with the screws attached.

Be careful not to lose your plate(s). I only have back plates on so I don’t know how the front ones are mounted. I texted support and they want to send someone out to put the plates back on but I question the backings. I am going to try and put wider nuts behind the mounting frame after the wrap to hopefully avoid this issue.

 

[MoniputerLM]

Went to my car to remove my license plate frame on the rear of the car as I am getting it wrapped next week so it doesn’t get lost. I noticed one of the license plate screws was missing. I initially thought someone was trying to steal my license plate frame. Before you ask why would anyone want to steal a license plate frame, it is an 11-99 Foundation frame ( only CA drivers will know what that is ). As I was unscrewing the remaining screws, I noticed they were loose and literally popped out with their gold backings. A simple pull on the license plate would have popped those screws out. As I carefully checked out the mounting frame, I noticed the gold backings are just slightly larger than the holes so on these hot summer days like today and the screws and the backing being metal, it softens the plastic frame causing the nut backings to pop out with the screws attached.

Be careful not to lose your plate(s). I only have back plates on so I don’t know how the front ones are mounted. I texted support and they want to send someone out to put the plates back on but I question the backings. I am going to try and put wider nuts behind the mounting frame after the wrap to hopefully avoid this issue.

I had the same issue months ago. The metal anchors back out when you unscrew the plate. You have to take the anchors off and tread them back into the plastic. Press in anchors would solve the problem.

 

[MPawelek]

Yes, Discussed in the past.

 

[Neurio]

Went to my car to remove my license plate frame on the rear of the car as I am getting it wrapped next week so it doesn’t get lost. I noticed one of the license plate screws was missing. I initially thought someone was trying to steal my license plate frame. Before you ask why would anyone want to steal a license plate frame, it is an 11-99 Foundation frame ( only CA drivers will know what that is ). As I was unscrewing the remaining screws, I noticed they were loose and literally popped out with their gold backings. A simple pull on the license plate would have popped those screws out. As I carefully checked out the mounting frame, I noticed the gold backings are just slightly larger than the holes so on these hot summer days like today and the screws and the backing being metal, it softens the plastic frame causing the nut backings to pop out with the screws attached.

Be careful not to lose your plate(s). I only have back plates on so I don’t know how the front ones are mounted. I texted support and they want to send someone out to put the plates back on but I question the backings. I am going to try and put wider nuts behind the mounting frame after the wrap to hopefully avoid this issue.

I had the same issue (see here).

TL;DR: it's a known issue. Don't overtighten the screws when you put your plate on. Lucid will replace the entire bracket/mount once free of charge.

 

[Silvereagle6]

Went to my car to remove my license plate frame on the rear of the car as I am getting it wrapped next week so it doesn’t get lost. I noticed one of the license plate screws was missing. I initially thought someone was trying to steal my license plate frame. Before you ask why would anyone want to steal a license plate frame, it is an 11-99 Foundation frame ( only CA drivers will know what that is ). As I was unscrewing the remaining screws, I noticed they were loose and literally popped out with their gold backings. A simple pull on the license plate would have popped those screws out. As I carefully checked out the mounting frame, I noticed the gold backings are just slightly larger than the holes so on these hot summer days like today and the screws and the backing being metal, it softens the plastic frame causing the nut backings to pop out with the screws attached.

Be careful not to lose your plate(s). I only have back plates on so I don’t know how the front ones are mounted. I texted support and they want to send someone out to put the plates back on but I question the backings. I am going to try and put wider nuts behind the mounting frame after the wrap to hopefully avoid this issue.

 

[Silvereagle6]

I've noticed the same.

 

[abbas2099]

2 of the anchors are gone. I think those anchors need to be wider

 

[HariK]

I will probably get a wrap around front plate and I am in CA. I do take visitors to San Francisco.

 

[Jester1868]

Does anyone know the replacement part for the gold anchor? I have a missing screw as well. I'd glue the anchor in. Thanks

 

[jbruce]

We just picked up our Air Grand Touring two days ago. I had actually read this thread about the license plate screws among others as I was learning about the cars prior to buying. As part of the delivery they put on a temp tag and license plate frame. She came with a power drill to do it. I was immediately alarmed and suggested we do it by hand because the screw inserts are delicate. She somewhat condescendingly told me to relax, they always use the drill. Today we were removing the plate to prepare for PPF and ceramic. Sure enough the screw inserts just spun in the plastic and pulled out when unscrewing. Now I have to drive back to the service center to get a new plate mount. This could have been prevented. I don't know why they are using a power drill when this is a known issue.