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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 03:32 PM
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The rear fascia of our cars is a black with a nice shine in the sun. Does this color have a name?? Does anyone know of a vendor who sells the frame?
I took off the dealer provided plate with their logo and would like to have the same color as the rear for the frame. Maybe some of the forum members would like one also.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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I kind of like the way this chrome, Corvette logo frame looks on my C7.
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Originally Posted by cutnout
The rear fascia of our cars is a black with a nice shine in the sun. Does this color have a name?? Does anyone know of a vendor who sells the frame?
I took off the dealer provided plate with their logo and would like to have the same color as the rear for the frame. Maybe some of the forum members would like one also.
cutnout aka Charlie
As already stated, the color is Carbon Flash Metallic and there are some forum vendors offering plate frames in this color (and others). Check out the C7 Vendor for Sale section. Search for frame. Pretty easy to find.
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Originally Posted by HDBADDOG55
I kind of like the way this chrome, Corvette logo frame looks on my C7.
looks good.
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Originally Posted by HDBADDOG55
I kind of like the way this chrome, Corvette logo frame looks on my C7.
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Your phillips screw heads are not aligned on your cover
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Carbon Flash Metallic, this one from RPI

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3159

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I also got the carbon flash metallic from RPI--matches perfectly.
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Your phillips screw heads are not aligned on your cover


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As already stated, the color is Carbon Flash Metallic and there are some forum vendors offering plate frames in this color (and others). Check out the C7 Vendor for Sale section. Search for frame. Pretty easy to find.
I tried Eckler and Mid America and ZIP--none listed, Charlie
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Carbon Flash Metallic, this one from RPI

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3159

I tried on from them on my C6 that was fastened with double back tape--didn't like it.
Does yours just bolt into existing holes.
By the way the ones on your car are just the look I want. thanks for showing. cutnout aka Charlie
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Griots Garage has a thin black plate that is a good match. I think it is called matt black but it has a semi gloss appearance.
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I tried Eckler and Mid America and ZIP--none listed, Charlie
Did you search the C7 Vendor for Sale section using the word "frame"?

Doing so, I find the following that are relevant:

C7 Custom Paint Matched License Plate Frames On Sale $64.99
New from RPI Designs!C7 Corvette Stingray Body Color Painted Rear License Plate Frame
2014 Corvette Stingray Accessory Sale!

Each of these has a Carbon Flash Metallic plate frame listed for sale.
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Originally Posted by cutnout
I tried on from them on my C6 that was fastened with double back tape--didn't like it.
Does yours just bolt into existing holes.
By the way the ones on your car are just the look I want. thanks for showing. cutnout aka Charlie
It just bolts on to existing 2 holes, I also bought the caps for the screws.

From RPI
C7 Corvette Body Color Painted Rear License Plate Frames

Solid Brass Corvette License Plate Frame
Not plastic as seen elsewhere
Painted to match your body color

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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Pilot Automotive Soft Urethane License Plate Frame; Black $4.95 from Pep Boys.


Fits around the plate and, if you are using the aero panel, it follows the curve perfectly. Matches the carbon flash pretty well.
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