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Originally Posted by GrussGott
Update for anyone interested in the magnet mod I mentioned in this post: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=56
If you go to Amazon just search for "rare earth magnets" and you'll see all kinds of sizes of Neodymium Magnets for about $7 - just choose grade N45 or above.
If you order these be careful as they will snap together and take off a chuck of your finger ... uhhh, I heard that anyway 
Parts list is:
* Magnets
* Loctite Epoxy Marine Gel or similar
* Plate holder
Total is about $15-$20
Procedure is: - From the bottom or top ensure you can reach into the back of the bumper where you want the plate mounted, clean and dry that inside location if needed
- Put some epoxy on a magnet and apply - I use 3* and just eyeball the spacing based on the plate holder - you can also use painter's tape to put 3 on the front with the right spacing and the rears will then self adjust when you get close - this is the easiest method if the spacing is tight. Let those dry.
- Next, hold the plate holder to the front of the bumper and hold up a magnet - it'll find it's location! Repeat for all 3 and level/adjust, then mark the locations on the plate holder with a sharpie
- remove the plate holder and its magnets, and then epoxy them in place
- Apply felting or microfiber to the back of the plate holder to protect the bumper
* note - you can use as many magnets as you want but keep in mind these things are powerful and I found that more than 3 quarter-size is a very bad idea (a dude decided to use 6 and he shattered the plate holder when he went to attach it to the car! ker-THAWP!) No matter how much you can bench, you are NOT stronger than these magnets.
Other note is to only put the plate back on when you know the bumper is clean - for po-po emergencies I usually just carry some quick wash and a rag in case I have to slap on the plate. This avoids scratches. |
+1 - like your style - will definitely look into this method - very clean
