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Wanted to share this with everyone so they don't end up like me....
I highly recommend not using metal bolts to secure your license plates. If you do, make sure you use anti-seize or something similar to keep them from freezing up/rusting.
I ordered a fairly inexpensive license plate cover for my vehicle and used the bolts that were included. It hasn't been more than a year since I removed the rear plate (due to applying my annual tag). The bolts were rusted so badly I couldn't get a Phillips screwdriver in them, and I ended up breaking off the heads of the bolts. I ended up going back to the dealer to have this taken care of. They tried to remove them without drilling them out; it didnt work. I ended up having to pay to have them drilled out. Toyota suggested using nylon screws/bolts and lubricating them often (I wash my truck about once a week).
I highly recommend not using metal bolts to secure your license plates. If you do, make sure you use anti-seize or something similar to keep them from freezing up/rusting.
I ordered a fairly inexpensive license plate cover for my vehicle and used the bolts that were included. It hasn't been more than a year since I removed the rear plate (due to applying my annual tag). The bolts were rusted so badly I couldn't get a Phillips screwdriver in them, and I ended up breaking off the heads of the bolts. I ended up going back to the dealer to have this taken care of. They tried to remove them without drilling them out; it didnt work. I ended up having to pay to have them drilled out. Toyota suggested using nylon screws/bolts and lubricating them often (I wash my truck about once a week).
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