Rear number plate - transparent?

[itiejim]

Looking at the number plate lighting arrangement at the back of my Cerb it seems that it back-lights the plate. In my case not very well

Should it be transparent? If so, can anyone recommend a supplier (preferably on-line, a "show" plates type place would be fine).

[mickk]

You'll get them here http://www.fancyplates.com/index.html

[optimax sniffer]

I got mine from craigs plates, you will need to send your documents via fax or email.

http://www.craigsplates.com/

[itiejim]

Thanks folks, but what am I asking for? I can't seem to see a "transparent" option on the fancyplates site?

Edited by itiejim on Tuesday 10th February 21:26

[ridds]

Just add a comment that it's for a TVR.

They sorted mine for me.

[itiejim]

Brilliant, thanks.

[touching cloth]

On the constructor you have to use show plates (although don't worry you can then select to use standard uk font so will look normal) - then when you get to step 2 you use the drop down on the rear plate thingy to select "standard size - tvr backlit" - jobs a goodun.

[cupra20v.t]

im lost? what are you guys talking about. transparent number plates? or letters? or number plate light covers

[optimax sniffer]

cupra20v.t said:

im lost? what are you guys talking about. transparent number plates? or letters? or number plate light covers

Translucent rear number plates, because the bulbs are behind the plate and need to shine through to illuminate the plate.

[itiejim]

The rear number plate is illuminated from behid, rather than above or by the side as is more usual. Therefore the plate needs to be tranparent / transluscent. Mine isn't and therefore is not illuminated at all.

However, I am now £38 lighter and should have a legal numberplate soon

[itiejim]

Oops - you're too quick for me

[cupra20v.t]

god i have never noticed that. i will be checking that out when i visit the car tomorrow. another little cerby gagety gismo

[warpig]

don't some cerbs have a tilted/recessed plate or have they just been modified?

[Timmy2TARs]

Mine's recessed. I thought on the later models they all were?

[T_Pot]

missed this post, but for future ref, drop me a line via my profile £27.50 per pair delivered

Edited by T_Pot on Wednesday 11th February 18:33

[YKB]

Timmy2TARs said:

Mine's recessed. I thought on the later models they all were?

I think after 2001(ish) they became tilted plates that were top lit. Before that, back lit.

[Ireland]

Transluscent plates can be made from the lightbox material that sign companies use.

That's what my back one is.

Cost me €10.00

[Bigboz]

Just got my translucent rear plate from Demonplates.com. Just telephoned them and told them what I needed. It cost £10.00 plus postage (£3 or so I think)and arrived next day. Cheers.

[cupra20v.t]

£10 lovely price indeed, is it good quality?

[Bigboz]

Seems fine to me at that price. No need to send docs through first either.