Mounting stainless doorplates

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Hi Guys,

i have some trouble with my stainless plates. There is no decent way to mount them without them falling out every time i touch them.

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I've tried to use tiny screws through the stainless plates holes and mount it in the OEM white holders, but that doesn't provide enough grip.

Who could give me some tips ?
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That's the OEM fitment pieces, the screw actually splays open the plastic like a wall plug.
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I want a pair of these but they are hell expsive... I should have bought a euro one when I was buying...

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@Marc, do you have a spare set ? 8)
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How about double sided tape and then some factory hardware/clips to hold it on the ends.
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The factory clips are too small the accept any screws.
Maybe some double sided tabe would help.
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I've always used the ones that come with the stock plastic sills. You can buy some stainless screws and they tap right into those but aren't 100% tight.

Marc (or anyone) do you have the part number for those in your pic??
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'fraid not. No spares and no part number :( I actually cut the metal around these on the car they came from (the rotten rusted one) just to make sure they could be removed in tact.
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There are OE specific clips designed for the screws. I have the part number at home, they can still be purchased from Mazda. Mine were a nice tight fit. Many autobody paint shops sell similar ones.
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Nice !

Please share the partnumber Josh
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Josh wrote:There are OE specific clips designed for the screws. I have the part number at home, they can still be purchased from Mazda. Mine were a nice tight fit. Many autobody paint shops sell similar ones.
Did you have a chance to find that part number?
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Sorry for the delay. Here is the part number. The clips in the pic are from my new ss sides in the box, the part number is for a newer style made from a whiter plastic.


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Thanks !
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awesome thanks Josh, never knew about this, now I can mount the sills properly! :mrgreen:
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They seem to be for Mazda MPV when I look up by part #, does it come with 4 in one pack? I'll be ordering some ,awesome find!
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