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I need to rplace the number paltes on my X358, can anybody recommend a good quality double sided tape to use?

Hello Simon.

Halfords stock the well known and trusted Harris tape and also their own brand in pre-packs from their odds and ends rack.

Most good trade motor factors also market this green type number plate tape and very good it is too. It is available in several different widths. Very handy around the home as well.
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The success or failure of any type of adhesive bond is down to spotless, grease free object surface preparation. Acetone or iso-propanol vehicle painters panel wipe gives you the best shot. The second thing to consider is the ability of the adhesive tape to withstand high temperatures without the adhesive melting. I once experienced number plate tape failure with my old S-type. The car had sat in the hot summer sun for a day. I didn`t notice that either of the number plates were missing before setting off. I used the car to go to the corner shop. Returning back to the original parking spot, a friend pointed out the rear number plate was missing. I drove back over my former route and in a T junction I found my plate which was being run over by passing traffic. It had landed tape face to the tarmac and was firmly stuck to the road. Would it come off...would it heck! A chisel taken from my tool kit finally released it from the road but it was beyond salvage. Essentially then, number plate tape needs a high temperature rating. Not always so easy to ascertain. In addition it is also worth noting that some plastics, particularly of a poly-polypropylene nature are sometimes impossible to bond to. Some number plate plinths are made from that material and one then has to resort to traditional mechanical number plate screws and caps which are not always pretty.

Hope that helps.

Mike