Just did this as well. I was thinking of getting some thicker foam pads to stick under the plate but for now just bent the edges of my plate away from the car a bit and it seems fine.

My buddy got a rubber mat looking thing you put under your plate, you can try that, but I don't know what that does sitting on your paint for years either.

 

I've secured mine with just the top 2 screws now for about 5 years and havent noticed any damage. If you want piece of mind you could attach rubber backing to the license plate but as long as you tighten the screws enough shouldnt be a problem.

 

JBravo-AK I am glad that you are not having a problem. What I am worried about, with 3 kids, is that someone is going to shut the trunk, buy reaching up and pushing on the license plate, or pushing the license plate when the truck is half way down. Thereby pushing the bottom of the plate right into the paint and scratching it.

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I am wondering if the DEALER put the two rubber strips that I have on the car, or if Subaru did? I am wondering if I should get those black adhesive strips off the car, and put some kind of rubber bumper or rubber strip on the lower edge of the license plate instead?

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I never thought that putting on a rear plate would take this much thought. I have had a lot of cars - and never had one where the back plate attached with only two screws! The other reason I wish it had 4 screws is to better hold my desired license plate frame (which has 4 holes) to the plate.

Oh well. It's not like I am going to be drilling the car. So I will have to give this some thought. Funny - I thought all this time, until today, that 4 screw holes were under the dealership's temporary plate and frame.......

FLAGG

 

You can buy silicon plate frames that wrap the license plate to prevent damage and rattle.

Amazon.com

 

You can buy silicon plate frames that wrap the license plate to prevent damage and rattle.

Amazon.com

I 2nd this. Exact same product I bought and use on my rear plate. Been a year now and no issues.

 

Mike,

Wow! That seems like a GREAT product.........and it seems like this would solve all my problems and worries. I am going to try that! Thank you so much for the suggestion!

FLAGG

 

AWESOME! I have mine on order. Really good to hear another positive response! I will report back when I get it installed!
FLAGG

 

My silicone license plate frames came yesterday. This seems like a really well made product. I put my license plate in it already.........This should solve all my worries when I put it on the car. I may get a few more of these for other cars. Thank you for the suggestion!
FLAGG

 

hey, can you share your license plate frames here? would appreciate it! thanks!

 

YES - I bought the exact one that MikeD recommended from his Amazon link. I really like it!

FLAGG

 

Hi,

I put the silicone frame around the plate, and then put a custom plate frame that I made on top of it.

It is perfect! No way the plate will stratch the car. And it does not rattle at all when opening or shutting the trunk.

Thank you MikeD, for the great suggestion and product link!

Here is a picture of how the plate looks on my awesome de-Badged WRX!

FLAGG