rnengnr

I just bought my 3rd vette and this one is a 2004 lemans coupe. I guess in NJ they use fron license plates and the first owner cannot find the insert to fill the license plate depression.

I am in Florida where we dont use fron License plates.

Does anyone know where i can ge a new or used OEM insert.....or a recomendation on who might be a competent source to paint one the correct color....??????


thanks Rick Nelson

JackTsDBG

http://www.kewlauto.com/
They did a DBGM for me, and it matches perfectly (but I don't use it).

forcefed02

here are a couple, dunno if they will match perfectly

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-2...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-03...spagenameZWDVW

BuckIVette

I liove in Ohio where a front plate is required. I ordered the front Smoothie from Kewl, they painted it DBGM for me and it came in a PERFECT match. Give them a whirl!

rnengnr

thanks you guys are the best ,,, i looked on ebay an you guys found two ,,, i gotta figure out if the color code for electron blue is the same as lemans blue ,,, otherwise i will keep looking....
thanks for the help....

you guys are awesome thanks for the replies

Rick

harleyrules

Electron blue and lemans blue are different colors....keeping searching

rnengnr

I see electron blue is 21U and lemans blue is 19U one year only for this "blurple" color.

I hope to find one from someone in a "front plate" state Ill keep looking but I still appreciate the feedback.


Rick

c4cruiser

Get a new surround from the dealer p/n 10288541. Use some 150 grit sandpaper to smooth the roughness out and finish sanding with some 220 and then 400 grit. Go slow to get all of the texture down. This should give you a very smooth finish to the surround.

The dealer should have 5 oz spray cans of touchup paint in stock or he should be able to order them. Just give him your paint code. Get one can and a can of primer and shoot it yourself.

If the dealer can't get the paint, go to an auto paint supply store and have them make up a can for you. a $16 oz can may run about $25 or so, but you will have enough for a variety of painting projects.

ExRedRacer

It's good you're taking the time to find the right color...

Saw a MY Vette a few weeks ago that had the front-plate filler panel that was a differnt shade than the body color. Looked really bad...like he color matched it in the dark.

C5COM67

I have my LeMans Blue front plate filler, dont need it inVA ,cause I got a plate there. Never been on car, just in rear storage box. You can have it for shipping. I will try to check price tomorrow.

let me know, if you want pics let me know your email

edensknight

And, you might give ole Gene at the Karshop a call.

Vetteman Jack

You can get unpainted ones from places like Ecklers or your dealer. You may be able to get a painted one from Gene at the Karshop. A good body shop should be able to match the paint well.

vert99

try www.vetteshop.cc they list for 119 dollars. never used this company but they do show them on there web site.

0vetteshop

All colors available.
Ken

Kellner Michael

I hope you still have it. I would gladly pay you for the plate insert. My paint code is Lemans Blue Metalic 19U. This is for a 24 Hours Lemans Commerative Edition.
Thanks Michael