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License Plate Protector
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From: Tottenham Ontario
License Plate Protector
I've had the clear license plate protector on the front of my car for a couple years, due to the fact that we have to have a visible front license here. It sure protected the license plate but all the bugs, moisture and dirt would keep getting into the crevices. 
Well, a couple of weeks ago, while at a car show, ran into another forum member who had done quite an interesting mod to his protector. I was really impressed by the look. Hope the cops are too.
Just seems to hide everything that needs to be hidden.
Whatcha all think.
Before
And after
Well, a couple of weeks ago, while at a car show, ran into another forum member who had done quite an interesting mod to his protector. I was really impressed by the look. Hope the cops are too.
Just seems to hide everything that needs to be hidden.
Whatcha all think.
Before
And after
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Very nice for those of you that have to have the front license plate displayed.I like the spin (chevy symbol) that CF member Tombone did with his (hope he doesn't mind me posting this)...
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Yeah, CF member Yellohh (sp) did that a while back. I tried to do the same with my TR coupe but painted too much area and the plate wasn't visible enough. Ended up just running without a plate and takin' my chances.
Last edited by ExRedRacer; Oct 5, 2005 at 02:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by Red Racer
Yeah, CF member Yello (sp) did that a while back. I tried to do the same with my TR coupe but painted too much area and the plate wasn't visible enough. Ended up just running without a plate and takin' my chances.
That is the only one I'd put on my car for a front plate.
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Originally Posted by Tom73
Did mine but did not do a wide border, more just the edges.
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, but LEO may have a problem because the name of the state is covered. In New York that's a No No!! 
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Originally Posted by MYRagtop
I've had the clear license plate protector on the front of my car for a couple years, due to the fact that we have to have a visible front license here. It sure protected the license plate but all the bugs, moisture and dirt would keep getting into the crevices.
Well, a couple of weeks ago, while at a car show, ran into another forum member who had done quite an interesting mod to his protector. I was really impressed by the look. Hope the cops are too.
Just seems to hide everything that needs to be hidden.
Whatcha all think.
Well, a couple of weeks ago, while at a car show, ran into another forum member who had done quite an interesting mod to his protector. I was really impressed by the look. Hope the cops are too.
Just seems to hide everything that needs to be hidden.
Whatcha all think.
How's the new shifter working out?
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From: Baltimore suburbs Maryland
I also run the clear cover. Even though its illegal in MD (any cover, clear or not is illegal), I want to protect my front vanity from being all mangled up. Oh yeah, one thing to check are the screws. I found them rusting (yes I drive in rain/snow). So, I went down to Home Depot, got some #4 STAINLESS sheetmetal screws that have the same pitch thread, and boom, no more rusty screws!
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From: NM
Originally Posted by AC54ME
It is a nice mod - however, be aware that in Texas this will be illegal.
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From: Hurst, TX USA
Originally Posted by Tom73
Can you provide the link for this? I know that it is illegal to use the plastic covers that distort the image from an angle (so the toll road cameras can get you for not paying) but thought that was for the rear only.
tom...
tom...
http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/texasplate.asp
again "alters or obscures". No mention of a plain clear cover though:
http://www.house.state.tx.us/news/release.php?id=574
Here is another that actually does mention clear covers:
http://austin.about.com/b/a/2003_09_22.htm
Last edited by BigJoe; Oct 5, 2005 at 02:55 PM.