One of license plate screws is stuck

bradcc · 11-05-2010, 11:53 PM

hey guys..

just picked up my Z today and trying to remove the ugly license plate frame with dealership name on it. the front frame came off easily, so did the left screw of the rear frame. however, I could only loosen the right screw by about 1/4 of a turn then it got stuck. I tried to turn harder and the screwdriver was eating into the screw ... anyone ran into the same problem b4? what should i do?

Trips · 11-06-2010, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradcc

hey guys..

just picked up my Z today and trying to remove the ugly license plate frame with dealership name on it. the front frame came off easily, so did the left screw of the rear frame. however, I could only loosen the right screw by about 1/4 of a turn then it got stuck. I tried to turn harder and the screwdriver was eating into the screw ... anyone ran into the same problem b4? what should i do?

Is there enough room on the bolt head to use vise-grip pliers?

dad · 11-06-2010, 12:41 AM

Wd 40

bradcc · 11-06-2010, 01:17 AM

never mind.. i got a screwdriver with a head that fit better and forced it out.. thank god it didnt have to get ugly..

Ztoon · 11-06-2010, 01:23 AM

It's always better to have good head before you screw. Glad things didn't get ugly for you.

Trips · 11-06-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

It's always better to have good head before you screw. Glad things didn't get ugly for you.

11-05-2010, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
bradcc Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 37 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	One of license plate screws is stuck hey guys.. just picked up my Z today and trying to remove the ugly license plate frame with dealership name on it. the front frame came off easily, so did the left screw of the rear frame. however, I could only loosen the right screw by about 1/4 of a turn then it got stuck. I tried to turn harder and the screwdriver was eating into the screw ... anyone ran into the same problem b4? what should i do?

11-06-2010, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
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11-06-2010, 01:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
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11-06-2010, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
bradcc Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 37 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	never mind.. i got a screwdriver with a head that fit better and forced it out.. thank god it didnt have to get ugly..