3/4 plate

[V9 GSW]

Got myself a 3/4 plate, but when taking off my standard size plate didn't realise that the adhesive used was going to take off the laquer which left the paint surface under the plate a mess, was thinking of trying to get a body shop to sort it but decided in the mean time to use a black vinyl to cover the damaged laquer and put the 3/4 plate on top.

What you think?

 

[leeroybrown]

Where did you get the plate from mate i want one lol

 

[MillerLight]

put the old one back on. u will get pulled

 

[Bluebeard]

put the old one back on. u will get pulled

In 10 years of driving, i have NEVER been pulled for havin a small front number plate. And i've had abot 4 cars with ickle plates. And my last two cars i had the tiny little ones you get on the back of motorbikes.

 

[imperial04]

Looks ok... to be honest i think it looks as good as a standard

 

[MillerLight]

put the old one back on. u will get pulled

In 10 years of driving, i have NEVER been pulled for havin a small front number plate. And i've had abot 4 cars with ickle plates. And my last two cars i had the tiny little ones you get on the back of motorbikes.

where i live they pull every non standard plate, even 3d or honeycomb.

 

[Da]

A front end-on shot would be good

 

[Bowen]

where did u gt it from?? and how much was it?? i want

 

[V9 GSW]

This is how i want the plate but obviously without the damage where the standard one was.

Got it from fancyplates.com - just standard font -3/4 size standard plate.

Approx £16

 

[Da]

Looks good mate, although I think it needs sitting a little lower

Mine...

not 3/4 but cut down to the legal limit

 

[CH33MA]

looks better without the black vinyl behind it, u can hardly notice the paint damage tbh

 

[V9 GSW]

Any ideas on cost to fix the paint damage though, or anyone in my area how could help restore it for me (North east region)?

 

[Leeshez]

It is looking good. Mine is cut down also. A bit rough on the edges but hey.

 

[Christopher]

My 182 with 3/4 front...

 

[clio_luke]

looks better than standard imo.
think i might get one

 

[Beefmeister]

Has anyone ever tried to 'smooth' the recess then mount a 3/4 plate?

I think the smaller plates look a bit silly sitting in that big recess (no offence meant guys, i had a 3/4 on my RX-7)...

See attached pic for what i'm yabbering on about.

If you're going to get the bumper recess reworrked, i'd find out how much it'd cost to get it filled too...

 

[Josh@Renparts]

In 10 years of driving, i have NEVER been pulled for havin a small front number plate. And i've had abot 4 cars with ickle plates. And my last two cars i had the tiny little ones you get on the back of motorbikes.

where i live they pull every non standard plate, even 3d or honeycomb.

i had one for over a year and on the way to work it was constantly crawling with traffic cops, never had a problem.

 

[rustybolt]

we can do these, ive had one on mine for 2 years and been stopped a few times, never been in trouble for it.

 

[len_beach]

Any ideas on cost to fix the paint damage though, or anyone in my area how could help restore it for me (North east region)?

Have a go yourself mate. I re-painted my recess after filling the original fixing holes. Because of the recessed sides and the relatively small area that will be left showing, the finish or colour match don't need to be fantastic.

 

[graham_172]

i don't mind the 3/4 plates but i prefer stock. not worth having the bill get angry.

 

[dannogtt]

put the old one back on. u will get pulled

In 10 years of driving, i have NEVER been pulled for havin a small front number plate. And i've had abot 4 cars with ickle plates. And my last two cars i had the tiny little ones you get on the back of motorbikes.

i havn't long got points for a bike plate on the front

 

[GarethM]

i like it
think it looks good

 

[Ali]

Would Look fine...If you didn't have paint acne!!!

 

[DH_GTI]

not bad, just think it looks silly with a big appature around it for legal size plate

 

[V9 GSW]

Would Look fine...If you didn't have paint acne!!!

Agree the paint acne was a pain in the arse, so decided to sand back to plastic, primer and paint. Got to apply a couple of layers of laquer tomorrow and its sorted. Should look tremendous if i do say so myself :rasp: