Having read a recent thread on this topic and being fed up with trying to clean round "Freealander 2 HSE TD4" I decided to de-badge the tailgate. Also I don't like the dull grey lettering anyway. At the same time I decided to add some bling in the form of a chrome arse piece (thanks Razman!). Before you ask, no I am neither a pimp or a drug dealer....I just happen to like black and chrome ....each to their own. I just need to source a black/silver badge to replace the green/gold. Anyway despite what others may say, I think the old girl scrubs up OK.

You may notice in the pic below that the number plate is not straight. This is because it fell off when I was in hospital a couple of weeks ago (long story) and the present Mrs T had to stick it back on to come and get me and didn't quite get it right (you need to remember that I am a touch OCD). I will re-fix it but the question is how? The tailgate surface is not flat enough for all the sticky pads to make good contact. I don't like drilling plates and bolting them on despite the fact there are threaded holes in the tailgate partly because the holes will not be in a sensible place relative to the numbering. So I was wondering if anyone has used a mounting plate which bolts to the tailgate and then you sticky pad the plate to it. Any suggestions? (Please keep it clean!)

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'powerful uk' do some chrome plate surrounds which may help, (not sure how they work), me Id prefer a wonky plate to a chromed one, and as for your new shiney bum, dont get me started

http://www.powerfuluk.com/products/landrov...e-kit.html At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

My rear plate, which is the larger size than yours by the way, is stuck on with 4 sticky pads 100mm long x 30mm wide, stuck on vertically at equal positions across the back of the plate, its never shifted.

Big plate and sticky pads here too

Right....looks like a new "big" plate then.

I checked out the Powerful UK option thanks CG but there were issues around the fixing screw points. John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

Big plate and sticky pads - borrow some of mrs t'a furniture polish and spray lashings onto the old sticky pads - this will dissolve the adhesive. You can then use a bit of t cut and some fairy to make sure the surface is clean and flat before sticking the new plate on  Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

big plate everytime, normal sized ones just don't fill the gap, (oh err mrs) At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Should definitely be a big plate. It's a Rover tradition. From memory, Halfrauds do several varieties of sticky pad, some of which are designed to compensate for a curved surface - worth asking at their number-plate desk.

JST TOO MUCH CHROME IF YOU JUST TAKE THE CHROME TOWBALL COVER OFF I'LL BE HAPPY lol...

Alright Chris...no need to shout

Sorry but I have this sad chrome addiction....if you saw my bike you would understand. John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

just the towball cover hehehe

Me too, JST. It started with the fog light bezels.......And just escalated!!!