license plate frame question
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license plate frame question
1) what are the threads on the license plate mount made of? the screws are plastic, so i assume they go into some sort of plastic-threaded sleeve?
2) i pulled off the factory black plate frame to install a regular sized (albeit custom engraved) plate frame, and now i've got large gaps all around its edges (about a half inch), which looks tacky. will snap some photos tomorrow to show what i mean...
3) anybody have any ideas on how best to cover the gap? i was thinking some sort of thick black plexiglass cut to fill the entire rectangular space, pre-drill the 4 holes in it, then mounting both the license plate itself and the plate frame on top.
any ideas would be appreciated....
2) i pulled off the factory black plate frame to install a regular sized (albeit custom engraved) plate frame, and now i've got large gaps all around its edges (about a half inch), which looks tacky. will snap some photos tomorrow to show what i mean...
3) anybody have any ideas on how best to cover the gap? i was thinking some sort of thick black plexiglass cut to fill the entire rectangular space, pre-drill the 4 holes in it, then mounting both the license plate itself and the plate frame on top.
any ideas would be appreciated....
Instructor
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From: Chesterfield, MO
I took a piece of carbon fiber and placed it as a backing for my plate and plate frame. I agree with you, the space around the plate looked unfinished and ugly. I have an after market radio installed with a carbon fiber face plate and if one looks close they will see the continuity in the design. Can send you pictures tomorrow.
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^^ thanks, that's exactly the idea i was thinking of (some sort of backing plate that fills in the entire area). i downloaded the pic and then enlarged it--you got the idea spot on.
i hadn't thought of a carbond fiber faceplate (or cf-look). good idea!
i'll start hunting around for something.
thanks again.
i hadn't thought of a carbond fiber faceplate (or cf-look). good idea!
i'll start hunting around for something.
thanks again.
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here's an example of what i'm trying to describe. notice the big gaps around the new (non-factory) license plate frame, and the exposed holes where the factory plate frame used to snap in? looks unfinished. 
Drifting
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From: Seekonk MA / RI border
I've got one like Silverbullet00 that I modified and rechromed. We need to use spacers behind the after market frame (which come with the frame, but you need 8 hands to install)....and you guys gotta fabricate something. 
You'd like to think that manufacturers could get it right.
You'd like to think that manufacturers could get it right.
Instructor
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From: Chesterfield, MO
Slo Vette, I had the plate off the other day while cleaning and the way the carbon fiber looks with out a license is very nice. Not that you can drive around that way. If you like more info send me a PM.
Good Luck,
Navsafe
Good Luck,
Navsafe
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Snapped a pic this a.m. of my car, here's a close-up pic of what I'm talking about...notice the gap around the plate frame.
I took a look at ways to put in some sort of cover. Idea: found carbon fiber-look vinyl decal that looks sharp. I'll get a piece of plexiglass cut to fit, then apply the cf-look decal, drill holes, then mount everything on top. Whaddaya think?
I took a look at ways to put in some sort of cover. Idea: found carbon fiber-look vinyl decal that looks sharp. I'll get a piece of plexiglass cut to fit, then apply the cf-look decal, drill holes, then mount everything on top. Whaddaya think?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Get Lexan, maybe 1/8", paint the backside the same color as license frame or you could try the fake carbon fiber on the frontside. (Lexan is more durable)
