Front Plastic Bumper

Do you guys think these holes are repairable?

I removed the license plate holder from the dealer and found some decent sized holes under it. Even if I were able to patch the holes well I'm concerned about having two shades of black contrasting there.

 

You can try a couple of those Christmas Tree Push Plugs, while not perfect they are better than holes.

 

Two possible options other than leaving it like it is.

1. Sand down the bulge and use a bondo patch, then lightly scuff the entire lower piece, thinner wipe and paint withsomething that will hold up.

2. Find some black Allen key screws that fit, put them in and you’re done.

 

+1 on plugs or nice looking cap screws--some things do not lend themselves to ideal repair, and a better solution is making them look like they are supposed to be there:

 

I didn't think of plugging them. That is a great idea, thanks.

 

More expensive of course, but if my memory is correct that valance isn’t too crazy expensive and is fairly easy to replace. I swapped mine when my dealer drilled the plate holes crooked. Easy to do. Just depends on how much it bothers you.

 

I used Painted Plugs on my 2015 and they worked out really good.

 

Looks like Rock Auto has them for $80-$90 + shipping.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2017,tacoma,3.5l+v6,3437069,body,valance+panel,820

 

Anyone notice our front valance is very Honda Pilotesque?

 

You could just put the bracket back on and substitute a plate from your college, favorite football team, flag, or whatever.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bumper-license-plate-plugs.498569/


http://www.ebay.com/bhp/license-plate-plug

 

Here in Floroda one of the first things we look for on a used car is a sign of it's having had a front plate--an "in your face" indication that it was traded in by some "snowbird" from the rust belt, new cars delivered in FL do not have front plate holders or any indication (other than perhaps a few dimples in the bumper) that such a thing is even possible.

Any indication of ever having a front plate = STAY AWAY; unless it's dirt cheap and you're looking for a swamp/beach buggy...

 

Thanks for the idea.

I had a hard time getting all the clips out and ended up breaking one so as long as it stays snug I think this fix is good enough to save $100+ and not buy a new one .

 

Looks much better.

 

following

 

Why not patch it... Then rattle can the entire thing?

 

If anyone wants one of these without holes in it for the cost of actual shipping hit me up lol

 

You can replace just that trim piece, should be cheap enough since it isn't painted.

 

I had the same issue and hated the holes drilled into my bumper.

But I'm not paying 50 bucks for one of those paint plugs. Go to Home Depot or a hardware store and buy the black plastic caps that they sell for like 20 cents each. Matches perfectly and they're ribbed so they never fall out.

 

Black plastic? I'd throw some money your way for it