caffeine

Anyone know where I can buy a tinted front licences plate cover. In Ontario Canada a front license plate is the law.

Thanks

Jewjenk

I do believe that a cover of any kind would be illegal as it is in almost all of the lower states that require plates, why invite trouble? I understand that the Canadian penalties are harsher.....

Oh 2 Fun

I found mine in a variety store in the automotive section. They are abundant even though they are illegal here in Oregon.

I'm just hoping that, if stopped, a LEO might show some leniency since I am at least dispaying one. Hopefully.

The smoke grey looks better with the Pewter color than a bare plate for me, so I'm taking my chances.

wagner262

why even put a tint on and not just leave the vette cover on if they both are illegal!?

Oh 2 Fun

Uh...because like I said, I would have at least some hope a LEO will just tell me to remove the cover because at least I am displaying a plate as opposed to nothing at all. Perhaps a little leniency rather than nothing at all.

RSchleder

Here's my solution to Iowa requiring a front license plate. Buy a clear plate cover from any of the after-market vendors and paint the "border" to match your car's color. Paint it on the inside of the cover and you won't get any rock chips in the paint. Don't believe any Officer will give you any problems as long as the plate is readable. Had mine for 3 years and never even received a second look by the authorities

Oh 2 Fun

Great job but still not acceptable here in Oregon. They have to be able to see the month and year stickers for expiration.....picky picky..

RSchleder

If that's the case in Oregon, simply paint the frame with a larger window so everything shows. It ain't rocket science ya know!

wagner262

oh got you well i know in california both would be a fix it ticket... im pretty sure and fix it tickets are free you just have to show a cop to have to them right it off....

Oh 2 Fun

Well yes, but.....

If you keep the "opening" big enough to see it all, it pretty much looks just like a bare plate. There might be a good looking compromise....I'll have to think about it.....or better yet develop a sound mathematic formula to achieve the best laminar flow design creating minimal drag.

JETZ

Bills03Coupe

FREE?? In California?? The new law (VC 5200) states "Display of license plates, $178. Fine MAY may reduced with valid proof of correction"
I'm sure they will nick you for something. How much remains to be seen!

Bills03Coupe

This looks great! If I ever have to install a front plate, this is the way I'll go!

JETZ

That was my 'first' mod!
It keeps the curvature of the front bumper intact.

Bills03Coupe

Beautiful car!! I like the Headlights! (ACA's?)

JETZ

Thanks Bill! Yes, ACA's updated to 6000K, with 6000k fogs.

Frank

HawnHog

I did the same thing (Black). Here in Hawaii even a CLEAR cover is illegal. I attached it with velco. If ever stopped my excuse is, 'I put it on for a Show n Shine and forgot to remove it officer. Here, let me remove it now.' Two years running with it. So far so good.

caffeine

Thanks Gents. The painted clear cover is what I'm going to do.

Anyone know of any venders who carry the clear cover in Canada?

Neck Breaker

Zips carry it. That's where I got minds from but I didn't paint minds yet.

http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=&