zalusky Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Anybody have suggestions for a classy looking license plate frame. I don't feel like advertising the dealer and a lot of frames carry the same connotation as truck nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoutsNC Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I always remove the dealer frame and stickers before I leave the lot. I do usually get some kind of comment from them. I then let them know that I will be happy to advertise for them, for a small fee. That usually ends the discussion. I did have one dealer in FL try and tell me that it was state law to have them on there. I chuckled and handed him the sticker I just took off. As for the frame, I personally don't like to have anything over it. I used to like the tinted plastic plexiglass covers to darken it a little, but those are illegal in NC now. fotomoto and Ravizza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLdr1 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) I used a plain Chrome Frame, without any sayings, logos, or symbols, to cover up the edges. One interesting tidbit I found is the rubber plugs, at the bottom of the rear plate area, are the same size holes as the top. I pulled the rubber plugs out and snapped in two more of the plastic nuts, readily available at any parts store, and screwed my plate down using all four positions. I did not like the way the rubber plugs made the bottom of the plate stick out instead of sitting flush. And with all four positions screwed down I won't get any rattles later.... Edited December 15, 2012 by RedLdr1 FoutsNC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoBro2 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 That's a good tip about the bottom screws on the rear plate bracket. My plates are about 10 years old and have been transferred from one vehicle to another, so the plates are pretty scratched up around the bottom holes from the previous screws. I'll have to pop in some screw grommets where the rubber plugs currently reside so I can cover up the nastiness on the plate with some nice shiny new stainless steel fasteners. pomtrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 I picked up some frames from Wally World, narrow chrome with diamonds all around, and put two screws right in the rubber plugs in the bottom of the rear frame, holds the frame tight at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generalbeluga Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Pep Boys, here in So. Cal has some nice, plain, stainless steel license plate frames for about $25.00 for two. They are about twice the price of the cheap chrome plated, or worse yet, fake plastic looking chrome frames but, they will never rust or need waxing to retain their beauty for the life of your car. Edited January 21, 2013 by Generalbeluga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I just spray painted the plastic license plate frame. Looks great. You can get paint for vinyl and plastic at an auto parts store. Probably not a good idea to use Tremclad as it might flake off with a wash. The dealership sticker came off easily with the help from a hairdryer. My reasons were less aesthetic and more to do with my attitude towards the mendacious hounds that sell Fords down the street from me. But I agree with the other gent--why be a driving advertisement for a Ford dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I just spray painted the plastic license plate frame. Looks great. You can get paint for vinyl and plastic at an auto parts store. Probably not a good idea to use Tremclad as it might flake off with a wash. The dealership sticker came off easily with the help from a hairdryer. My reasons were less aesthetic and more to do with my attitude towards the mendacious hounds that sell Fords down the street from me. But I agree with the other gent--why be a driving advertisement for a Ford dealer?Thats the first change I made when Maxus drove into the garage for the first time. For that matter any new car I've bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) I just spray painted the plastic license plate frame. Looks great. You can get paint for vinyl and plastic at an auto parts store. Probably not a good idea to use Tremclad as it might flake off with a wash. The dealership sticker came off easily with the help from a hairdryer. My reasons were less aesthetic and more to do with my attitude towards the mendacious hounds that sell Fords down the street from me. But I agree with the other gent--why be a driving advertisement for a Ford dealer? Tell the dealer to take $100 off if they want you to advertise for them. Edited April 10, 2014 by Bill-N mtb9153 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I will never forget when my dad died and we had him cremated and the cremation place wanted us to place their name in the obituary.My response was "You want us to advertise for you?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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