Rear numberplate

[T_Pot]

I've transfered my own plate on to the new chim, and that goes over on Wednesday, so i have just tonight made a new set of plates, what i want to know is, are the plates sealed with mastic to the car?

looking at mine, it does seem to be but im unsure if this is supposed to be or not ?

[V8 Animal]

T_Pot said:

I've transfered my own plate on to the new chim, and that goes over on Wednesday, so i have just tonight made a new set of plates, what i want to know is, are the plates sealed with mastic to the car?

looking at mine, it does seem to be but im unsure if this is supposed to be or not ?

Hi m8
Double sided tape or velcro(plod reasons)is all you need.
Paul

[T_Pot]

i'm lost now mate, i mean for the rear which sits over the recess that houses the light yes

mine has a bead of silicone around the plate to seal it, i dont see where the double sided tape or velcro comes into it? and the plod lol

what have i missed?

[Cider Andy]

T_Pot said:

... i have just tonight made a new set of plates....

Did you make the rear plate with a translucent (backlit) backing?

[T_Pot]

yes i did mate

[Bomber Denton]

You don't want to seal the plate for "Obvious" reasons.

ETA

Sorry for the add Corin.

Edited by Big Al. on Sunday 9th December 15:25

[T_Pot]

That was kind of my thinking, as when i had the car i had to use this way in, and thought then it was a silly idea. but wasnt sure if it was just mine or if they all had them done.

cheers for the answer, will be cleaning mine and putting the new ones without sealant

thanks mate

[Bomber Denton]

Bomber Denton said:

You don't want to seal the plate for "Obvious" reasons.

ETA

Sorry for the add Corin.

Edited by Big Al. on Sunday 9th December 15:25

No worries mate.

[T_Pot]

ok, may not be everyones taste, but im happy with how they look

just wanted to show off lol

[philmccann]

Bomber Denton said:

Bomber Denton said:

You don't want to seal the plate for "Obvious" reasons.

ETA

Sorry for the add Corin.

Edited by Big Al. on Sunday 9th December 15:25

No worries mate.

HI there

A bit lost here!!

Removed mine and only two lights in there.

If it's sensitive, pls email or PM me.

Rgds

Phil

[SharkyTVR]

Where did u get the translusent backing out of interest? We've just started making plates at work and i've been told this backing is now illegal - much to my dismay as i need new ones for my chim
There are some still around apparantly if you can get your hands on them so i'm definately after a few if you know of any?

[T_Pot]

SharkyTVR said:

Where did u get the translusent backing out of interest? We've just started making plates at work and i've been told this backing is now illegal - much to my dismay as i need new ones for my chim
There are some still around apparantly if you can get your hands on them so i'm definately after a few if you know of any?

I have them from a supplier of mine, not sure where they get them from, but i now they buy them in mate.

Try Irish suppliers, as the laws there differ

[SpudMurphy]

I've used Fancy Plates for transparent, rear lit plates, very helpful and no probs.

There isn't anyone in the Rep. of Ireland that I know of doing them - Irish plates are quite different although Fancy Plates will do Irish Plates as well.

Contact details:

Fancy Plates Ltd
308 Crockanboy Road
Omagh
County Tyrone
N. Ireland
BT79 8HA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

From Rep of Ireland:
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
From outside UK/Ireland:
[phone]
[phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

http://www.fancyplates.com/

[T_Pot]

fancyplates are based in Ireland, and they will do you translucent plates, they will charge you £40 too.....

or i can do them for £under £30 lol

[V8 GRF]

SharkyTVR said:

Where did u get the translusent backing out of interest? We've just started making plates at work and i've been told this backing is now illegal - much to my dismay as i need new ones for my chim
There are some still around apparantly if you can get your hands on them so i'm definately after a few if you know of any?

I understood it was a 3M product.

[V8 GRF]

SharkyTVR said:

Where did u get the translusent backing out of interest? We've just started making plates at work and i've been told this backing is now illegal - much to my dismay as i need new ones for my chim
There are some still around apparantly if you can get your hands on them so i'm definately after a few if you know of any?

I understood it was a 3M product.

[Ireland]

SharkyTVR said:

Where did u get the translusent backing out of interest?

Any sign company should be able to make them for you.

They use translucent lightbox material for them.

That should be a cheap option.

[L33]

T_Pot said:

fancyplates are based in Ireland, and they will do you translucent plates, they will charge you £40 too.....

or i can do them for £under £30 lol

Do you or the company you work for have a website I can order off please Martin?
Cheers,
Lee.

[T_Pot]

L33 said:

T_Pot said:

fancyplates are based in Ireland, and they will do you translucent plates, they will charge you £40 too.....

or i can do them for £under £30 lol

Do you or the company you work for have a website I can order off please Martin?
Cheers,
Lee.

we have a site but not online ordering im afraid, as the plates are just very small side mate.

you can if you wish though, drop me aan e mail via my rofile, and ill be happy to help you as much as i can. plates are sent out same day where ossible, next day at latest

[L33]

Thanks for that.
I'm just working out my finances to see if they will stretch to a private plate aswell.
The current plate is a bit knackered around the edges and new one would freshen it up no end.

Do you know where I could get a front plate made up that is slightly smaller than the original? My intention is not to get in trouble from the boys in blue but more increase the size of the chimps mouth slightly to get more airflow around the engine.

Cheers,
Lee.