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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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Hi all. My plates came in and I'm contemplating whether to use a frame on the rear plate or no frame. I have a slim black powder-coated frame to use. Color is ultra white. Thanks!

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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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I put on slim line frame on the back with a clear plastic cover over the plate as to me it looks better than just a bare plate.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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Some parkings they hand out tickets for no front plates..but then if its worth the fix it ticket go bare.
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vxlyf3
Some parkings they hand out tickets for no front plates..but then if its worth the fix it ticket go bare.
he is asking about the frame, not the plate itself. I like the look of a plate frame personally, but it is up to each person's preference... I say go for it!
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Yes. I always like a nice frame. Until my plate comes in I give the dealer free advertising by keeping their frame with their name on it. Then, it's my frame with the plate. Some states have rules on not having the frame itself (mine does) block off the name of the state, so make sure you're not one of them.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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I like frames too. I bought the chrome one from dealer with the word Lexus in black chrome. It matches the theme of the car. Looks good to me.
If all my chrome was blacked out I would get a black or carbon plate frame.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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No frame and no front plate
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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I like it frameless/bare/minimalist. No extra junk.
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 06:12 PM
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no frame . . . .
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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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I chose a thin black frame on ultra white RC.
And like the contrast and the black trim tie-in.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Radical350
I chose a thin black frame on ultra white RC.
And like the contrast and the black trim tie-in.
lets see that plates your talking about
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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I'm riding frame-less with only the white CA back plate on my Ultra White. I don't really like the idea of free advertising for the dealer too . IMO it looks better frame-less being white on white, but everyone has a preference. Seen a couple carbon fiber license plate frames on Ebay that look pretty clean.....

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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by radcoupe
I'm riding frame-less with only the white CA back plate on my Ultra White. I don't really like the idea of free advertising for the dealer too . IMO it looks better frame-less being white on white, but everyone has a preference. Seen a couple carbon fiber license plate frames on Ebay that look pretty clean.....
I have carbon fiber frame on mine. Just make sure they are made from real carbon fiber and not just a vinyl wrapped plastic or metal frame.
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dchar
I have carbon fiber frame on mine. Just make sure they are made from real carbon fiber and not just a vinyl wrapped plastic or metal frame.
Exactly! Last thing anyone needs is that hahaha. It's a nice touch for sure.
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