# Rear bumper guard/ step plate **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** tribute, mazda\ **Created:** [May 24, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313 "2010-05-24T17:28:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Viktor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Viktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viktor)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313/1 "2010-05-24T17:28:03Z")
Have plastic step plate on topside of plastic rear bumper that never was securely fastened. Dealer supposedly used two way tape to secure it initially. Evidently, needs attention again. Plan to re-adhere totally. Any recommendations on adhesive? ---
**Author:** ![ignoramus9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d07c76/32.png) [@ignoramus9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ignoramus9)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313/2 "2010-05-24T17:34:46Z")
drill holes and use bolts. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313/3 "2010-05-24T17:43:28Z")
Go to a local auto parts store and purchase a roll of 3M? auto trim tape. These come in various widths depending on what has to be adhered. Once you attach something with this stuff, it ain’t comin’ off. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Viktor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Viktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viktor)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313/4 "2010-05-24T17:51:35Z")
Tester, Thanks for your reply. Will give it a try. If all’s quiet, no complaints. Viktor