Replacing numberplates

You are correct about the sticker but not about EU number plates:


I shall be keeping my EU plates for when we shortly rejoin, once the people who voted leave discover the extent of the fraud committed against them!

RAB
I wonder how subtle the GB sticker could be too.
 
According to The AA:

The GB letters must be black on a white, elliptical background. They must be at least 80mm high with a stroke width of 10mm.

Mac.
 
According to The AA:

The GB letters must be black on a white, elliptical background. They must be at least 80mm high with a stroke width of 10mm.

Mac.
So Brexit has caused all European policemen/gendarmes to become short sighted? Absolute bureaucratic nonesense, whoever is responsible!

RAB
 
Go with @DJ 190 (VHB Tape) then, just as neat as a frame, and no holes, just a steady hand!
Mac.
That works for the front number plate but not the rear ..... You do need a frame for the rear and because there's lots of space at that location, then it really does improve the appearance! As other members may be aware, my rear number plate is reflective but is also uniformly back-lit! I've used a special material developed by "3M" and which was first used on the TVR "Chimera" sports car. My project is on the Forum. Here : https://www.a2oc.net/community/index.php?threads/back-lit-number-plate-finished.30957/

David
 
I know.. I'm so gutted, I love holidaying and travelling in Europe, without wishing to provoke a political discussion I'm so disappointed that Brexit is happening, disastrous for this country.
...it is if not to take into consideration that a blue EU badge on the number plate looks so nice with my dolphin-grey freshly resprayed A2!!!
 
This'll sound silly possibly but rather than leap into it I thought I'd ask first.
I have ordered replacement number plates, cleaner less fussy ones and thought I should ask about tools needed, tips and tricks etc... to getting the old ones off and the new ones on... help appreciated.

Hi there,

O bought these ones when changed my number plates. As you see there are seals that go under the caps - 2 years after
there is no sign of any rust from the screws. Well, they are made of stainless steel anyway.

 
Whatever you end up doing, don't throw away the dealer plate holders: they add value to a car, make it look bone stock and demonstrate it's not been knocked at each end. Just tuck them away somewhere safe and if you come to sell, include them in your pictures or description.

I hate it when a used dealer happily removes every original number plate they see so they can put 'Sam's Motors' ones on instead. Fine if they include the originals, not fine when they just get binned. Ditto original dealer rear screen stickers. Totally get the clean look though and a smart set of plates can really make a big difference to a car ?

I'm a big fan of the club number plate holders BTW, I've fitted a couple of pairs now and they're very good quality and look just right in my eyes.
 
Ok, swapped them out, self tappers at the front, 3M stickies at the rear.
I’ve kept the old surrounds just in case, however I think it looks much cleaner without.
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Ok, swapped them out, self tappers at the front, 3M stickies at the rear.
I’ve kept the old surrounds just in case, however I think it looks much cleaner without.
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That's a pretty good job you've accomplished, there! I seem to remember that the rear plate couldn't sit flush because there were two pairs of raised mounting "turrets" stopping that happening? Did you grind them off? That would be a simple solution and achieves a smooth flat plate .... just like in your photo! Well done!

David
 
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