EK Number plate backing

[Mugen Civic]

Hay guys,

Does anyone know how to remove the backing plastic thing thats behind the rear number plate of an EK?

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/Mugen_Civic_photo/Numplate.jpg

picture points to what i mean.

Cheers

[trism]

should be clips that you can access fromt eh inside of the boot lid

[Mugen Civic]

yea i saw some clips or screws before, but just was wondering if there was anything more than that i couldn't see.

like to be prepared before tackling it.

[simonnowis]

not so certain for an EK sedan but, on EK hatch theres three plastic clips under where the numberplate light is,
then from the inside theres one main clip in the middle which you push with some pliers and two 8mm nuts to be undone.
then it should just come out.

[mugeneration]

Just make sure you get all the clips off before you yank at it. Ive broken WAY too many clips and stuff all around the car by just yanking away without thoroughly checking.

[Mugen Civic]

Okay thanks for that,

I guess my next question is, is the number plate bolted to the plastic thing only or passing through the plastic thing and bolted to the boot

Just wondering if i can still have the number plate still on the car so i can drive around while i get that plastic bit colour coded.

[simonnowis]

its bolted directly to the boot so you can still mount it without the plastic backing on.

[kenske]

Got the pics now

1. unscrew licence plate off
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar003.jpg

2. unscrew the three small screws on the top bit of the plastic and take out the clips holding the small screws
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar005p.jpg

3. then on the boot lid where the lock is, press the middle part of the clip inwards and they pop out.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar002.jpg

4. yank out the plastic bit on the boot lid to access the bolts holding the outside plastic. (this needs a bit of a tug, sorta like taking off the door trims)
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar007.jpg

5. unscrew the two bolts holding the plastic
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar008.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar009.jpg

6. then, holding the outside plastic from the middle, yank it off and do whatever you want with it.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o242/bboykenske/newcar001.jpg

[Mugen Civic]

1. unscrew licence plate off
2. unscrew the three small screws on the top bit of the plastic and take out the clips holding the small screws
3. then on the boot lid where the lock is, press the middle part of the clip inwards and they pop out.
4. yank out the plastic bit on the boot lid to access the bolts holding the outside plastic. (this needs a bit of a tug, sorta like taking off the door trims)
5. unscrew the two bolts holding the plastic
6. then, holding the outside plastic from the middle, yank it off and do whatever you want with it.

i can uploads pics if anyone wants it but bluetooth is being shitty

I've already taken it off and got it spray painted. It is already back on the car.
Thanks for the effort thou.

[EK1.6LCIV]

paint come up alright? can you see the diff in colour?

[Mugen Civic]

paint come up alright? can you see the diff in colour?

nah came out fine, and i didn't even get it blended.
I'll take a pic tonight and post it up.

[EK1.6LCIV]

hell yes :D

just curious, was going to buy an OEM VTiR item (already paint) as I was worried my black one wouldnt paint up well

[kenske]

I've already taken it off and got it spray painted. It is already back on the car.
Thanks for the effort thou.

No prob, just put it up for those who were interested in doin the same. cant wait for the pics to come up cos i wanna see how it turns out and hopefully do it in my mid semester break

[EK1.6LCIV]

Im doing mine soon hey :D could easily get away without a plate on there for up to a week

[Mugen Civic]

Heres a pic, it shows how it matches quite well.
Sorry for the quality of the photo thou, hard to take pics in a carpark without stand.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/Mugen_Civic_photo/IMG_0758a.jpg

[Mugen Civic]

Im doing mine soon hey :D could easily get away without a plate on there for up to a week

you can still bolt the number plate without that numberplate surrounding anyways.

[vinnY]

damn looks better than just black
i think i need to colour code some bits on my car:(

[EK1.6LCIV]

yep doing that to mine next pay :D

looks awesome :D

[Mugen Civic]

damn looks better than just black
i think i need to colour code some bits on my car:(

yea i'm really happy how thay turned out. This place i go to to get my stuff spray painted do such a good job, I just give them the colour code thats it. Don't want to leave my car there so i don't get it blended in.

I guess you gotta keep the car looking the same with clear coat n all to be consistent.

[turtle187]

hey mugen mind telling me where u usually get ur parts painted from?
btw good job dude

[Mugen Civic]

i get them done at alto smash repairs

i'm sure that if you go to any decent smash repairs they would paint it and also give them the colour code and car model.

[kenske]

pics added

[turtle187]

im doing mine myself, should b done by weds
bought paint from PEPS FF 26bux a can, painting my front lip and rubber on sides too

[Mugen Civic]

im doing mine myself, should b done by weds
bought paint from PEPS FF 26bux a can, painting my front lip and rubber on sides too

were do you get that stuff from?
and issit one that you have to get colour custom made or do they already have that in a can?

[turtle187]

PEPS liverpool or fairfield
i stuffed up once but since then learnt from it and the paint job should turn out too bad
yeah they customize ur paint for you all you have to do is give them the colour code, they mix it on the spot and put it in a can for you, its abit pricey for paint but if u noe wat ur doing u can save yourself hundreds on getting all these parts sprayed 'professionally
just gotta make sure when ur painting to turn the nozzle of the can up with a pair of pliers or something