Seized License Plate Screws
#1
Seized License Plate Screws
Exactly as the title says. Both front and back... stuck. Will not budge. I've tried WD-40 with no luck. I even just bought a can of PB Blaster. I sprayed behind the screw head and let it sit for 5 minutes like it says to. No luck. I'm hoping it will sit overnight and loosen the bolt by the morning. The most frustrating part is that the bolts in there are STAINLESS STEEL! (and yes, the correct size.)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Next time I'm getting plastic screws.
TheStig
P.S. I'd really like to leave cutting and re- tapping holes as a last resort.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Next time I'm getting plastic screws.
TheStig
P.S. I'd really like to leave cutting and re- tapping holes as a last resort.
Last edited by TheStig; 03-16-2011 at 04:43 PM.
#4
Tell you what...put the screwdriver in the screw..hit the end of the screwdriver with a hammer a couple times(not really hard..but hard enough to break the rust up in the treads), spray alittle more Lube on there & try it now.
#5
I'll give it a shot tomorrow when it's light out. The can of PB Blaster said more extreme cases may require a longer period of time to work. I'm hoping letting it soak overnight will break it free. Thanks for the tip.
Last edited by TheStig; 03-16-2011 at 05:48 PM.
#7
I have not found anything that Kroil would not budge, fine stuff. A little goes a long way. Disclaimer: I have no association with the firm that produces Kroil. I am a paying customer. They always have discount buys on their products, so they very reasonable. Moderator, I hope I have not violated policy.
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