Front Bumper/Bodywork Question

Hi all,

I am new to the forum after recently breaking my own tradition of having VW Golf GTI's (MK2 then MK4). Last month I picked up an '05 A3 TFSI Sport Quattro in Akoya Silver completely standard...for now. I went a bit mad on the Forge and Awesome websites so modifications are in the pipeline.

Anyway back on topic, I will shortly be moving away to a sunnier continent and taking the A3 with me. Where I am heading they have the smaller US size number plates. The front bumper I have has the UK size number plate indentation and it seems that one of the previous owners made a number of botched attempts at drilling the number plate holes. With the smaller number plates fitted I am 100% sure that these holes will be on show. My question is, is there a way of filling the holes or at least making them less visible? Eventually I will probably invest in a new bumper but I am in need of a temporary fix as it's going to look extremely tacky.

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The rear should be fine as the holes are closer together and can probably be re-used.

Sorry it's a bit text heavy, I will get some decent pictures up once she is clean and my parts have arrived!

Thanks in advance!

br20vt said:

You could have the plate recess smoothed?
This cost me £100 inc the lower part of the bumper painted gloss black.

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Thanks! Does sound like the best solution both short and long term. How have you got your number plate fitted? I guess strong number plate sticker fixtures would be best as opposed to drilling, won't be doing any shows etc so doubt I will need to take it off once it's on.

JPK said:

where are you moving? australia or nz?

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Wrong both times, I'm moving out to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. Not much of a euro scene out there as expected, mainly Honda and anything Jap. Couldn't see me driving anything else other than VAG so taking the car with me. Get everything I need to get done to it over here then hope for the best haha!