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I'm going to ask what I think is definitely a weird question, but so be it.
What kind of license plate frame is on your car? I have an illest brand one on there right now (tiny, crappy pic below), but I feel as if I'd like a change of pace. (I'm remembering it either fitting strangely or not looking right without a frame on it whenever I got it) I could always go with the alma mater frame, but show me what you got.
Ps, Brad, Kenny, BB, other wonderful mods, please move this to the appropriate area if it shouldn't be here. Thanks!
I think branded and custom-text plate frames are really tacky, and only one step removed from the embarrassment of dealer-installed plastic frames. They're busy, and often conflict with the design on the license plate itself.
However, I also think the plate needs framing... but it needs to be subtle. So for the last 10 years, I've been using Custom Cruiser plate frames on all my cars. You can find it at any auto parts store, Walmart, Amazon, etc. Very inexpensive, $7 tops.
It has four bolt holes, with the flanges *behind* the plate, so there's a continuous, consistent framing effect. Match it with some black or gun-metal fender washers, and you have a really clean look.
Here's a consideration people should look into before getting a frame: if you're thinking of getting a *covered* frame, with Plexiglas or whatever, not every state allows it. New York doesn't.
Plate frames with sayings and stuff on them are rice IMO. I do run a clear plate cover though, and the only reason I run it is because of someone cutting the corner of my plate off to steal the registration sticker.
05-18-2017, 11:08 PM
