License Plate Covers

[Z28 HLR]

[United_727]

Careful with these . They'll get you lit up around here .

[davepnw]

Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

What do you mean?

Old school term= you will get pulled over by the LEO and get a ticket.

[Stephen12ZL1]

Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

What do you mean?

Police don't like plate covers and they are illegal in many states

[URBAN LEGEND]

OP is talking license plate frame.

[davepnw]

This is the best picture I have of mine. It has a flat plastic lens and a chrome metal frame. They also come in a black metal frame. The chrome screw covers are sold separately. I bought it at Knechts auto parts. About $12 for all.

[davepnw]

Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

Have any of you installed a license plate cover over your rear plate? Any suggestions would be great.

Really?

[JUSTIFIED]

If you mean a license plate bracket this is what I have.

[davepnw]

Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

Really.

I was referring to the post that said "the op is asking about "license plate frames", which you weren't.

[The_Raging_Bull]

Here's mine, but I like Justified's too..

http://www.amazon.com/Chevrolet-Cama...ilpage_o05_s00

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by davepnw

I was referring to the post that said "the op is asking about "license plate frames", which you weren't.

Really?

[Sheriff Justice]

I have a few custom vanity plates so I ordered the Altec Autocross frame to keep it looking new (similar to Weathertech). Chrome or Black Acrylic frame with a clear plastic cover to protect the plate and a rubber gasket that sits flush on the car to keep water / dirt / debris off. I liked the look after install so I got a few of them for my other cars.

http://www.autogeek.net/autcroslenfr.html

http://www.autogeek.net/weatclearlic.html

[AustexaSS]

Here is the frame I installed on the rear plate, simple and clean.

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Stee...motive&sr=1-22

[AustexaSS]

Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

I like the look, but I'm afraid it would dig into the paint. Does it cause any damage?

No damage due to the way I mounted the plate. I have the ZL-1 add ons tow hook receiver installed so it projects a little beyond the rear bumper surface preventing the bottom of the plate from touching the paint regardless of the plate frame. I put a stack of tiny stainless steel washers behind the plate for the upper mounting screws. This creates enough pressure to keep the plate frame snug to the plate and off the paint. Alternatively on other vehicles I have owned to keep the plate off the paint I get out the hot glue gun and put a series of half dome glue drops on the backside of the plate, corners and middle and let it dry then mount the plate. Without something behind the plate the frame will touch the painted surface of the car.