Facelift Rear plate foam backing removable?

ANoor85

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Can the foam backing be removed on the sportback so I can use double sided tape to attach a license plate directly to the car?

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It can but i believe it's there to stop noise & vibration?. Why not get one of those ''German'' style number plate holders or an ''Audi Sport'' holder?,that's what i have on mine & the foam backing is still in place.
 
It can but i believe it's there to stop noise & vibration?. Why not get one of those ''German'' style number plate holders or an ''Audi Sport'' holder?,that's what i have on mine & the foam backing is still in place.
Yeah i have the audi sport holder just now. Was just thinking I might prefer to get a short number plate instead. I assumed it was there for vibration and noise purposes but figured with thick enough double sided tape could that do the same job?

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If you do go for the shorter style plate remember to keep it legal, the letters, Font style & spacing will still need to be the same as a 'full'' size plate.
 
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I removed mine yesterday, no problems.


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It can but i believe it's there to stop noise & vibration?. Why not get one of those ''German'' style number plate holders or an ''Audi Sport'' holder?,that's what i have on mine & the foam backing is still in place.

How does it stop noise and vibration?


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I removed mine yesterday, no problems.


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Ideal! Assuming it's just on with adhesive? Do the screw holes protrude out from the body or are they flush?

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Ideal! Assuming it's just on with adhesive? Do the screw holes protrude out from the body or are they flush?

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Not 100% flush but nearly. Looks so much better imo


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Took mine off shortly after buying the car.
Used a heat gun to soften the adhesive to peel most of it off, then used Autosmart Tardis to remove residue, polished the paint after then fitted the Audisport plate holder.


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Job done!
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