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Title: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 09 August 2014, 19:20
Perhaps an alternative to pressed, any comments?

http://www.platesforcars.co.uk/3d_gel_resin_number_plates.html
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Screech16v on 09 August 2014, 20:47
Its a no from me  :smiley:
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 09 August 2014, 20:51
I'm torn. We pick the wife's new beetle sport up on the 1st, it's already booked in at ABT to have their exhaust and rear diffuser done and thought that the rounded edges go the gel resin might suit the car better than pressed.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: mwad gti on 09 August 2014, 20:53
Personal opinion ....... I don't like them
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2014, 21:26
Er, does your wife like them'?  Her car after all  :whistle:
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 09 August 2014, 21:40
Er, does your wife like them'?  Her car after all  :whistle:

Bev is quite understanding and knows that there are certain things that aren't open for discussion, lol! Its a bit like when she is choosing wallpaper or something, lol!
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2014, 22:55
Er, does your wife like them'?  Her car after all  :whistle:

Bev is quite understanding and knows that there are certain things that aren't open for discussion, lol! Its a bit like when she is choosing wallpaper or something, lol!

How gutted are you, not to get to choose the decor  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 10 August 2014, 11:34
Look cheap and their legality appears suspect.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: MrBounce on 10 August 2014, 11:38
I see no British Standard Kite Mark anywhere. Isn't that a legal requirement for a plate these days?
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: bobbarley on 10 August 2014, 17:08
They look turd.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 August 2014, 17:14
Getting the feeling that its a unanimous no than, lol! I'll stick with pressed.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Nino on 10 August 2014, 18:54
Ive seen these in the flesh on a few cars. In my honest opinion they only look nice on new cars.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 August 2014, 19:19
I just liked how they look really clean and polished, the intention is to do quite a few show n shine events next year.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Waspy on 10 August 2014, 19:29
Kind of look like they belong on a toy car.

Totally depends on the car. Even pressed plates don't suit a lot of the cars which people put them on.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Nino on 10 August 2014, 19:35
I have had many pressed plates, and I can honestly say the best quality ones I have ever got have been from an ebay seller "BMW.Styling" however he does take awhile to send them.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 10 August 2014, 21:13
I quite like them, the gel domed plates and am thinking about buying a set. I am genuinely concerned over the legality of the plates though. There's a load of conflicting information online, some saying there illegal where others say there legal. I don't want to pay £50 for plates only to be pulled by the highway pirates and fined & points on my now clean licence.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: tweed on 10 August 2014, 22:31
I like the black lettering but hate the carbon look!
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 10 August 2014, 23:01
I've just ordered a set for when my private comes back. Didn't realise I'd need to email them a copy of my drivers licence and cherished plate certificate. Bit of a chew on but done now.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 11 August 2014, 10:17
I've just ordered a set for when my private comes back. Didn't realise I'd need to email them a copy of my drivers licence and cherished plate certificate. Bit of a chew on but done now.

If they didn't ask for proof of ownership then they'd be committing a serious crime. Nobody in the uk can sell number plates without verifying your identity first.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: VW BUSH on 11 August 2014, 16:16
Pretty crap if your existing holes go through a letter.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 11 August 2014, 17:34
Pretty crap if your existing holes go through a letter.


Sticky pads rather than screws  :smug:
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 13 August 2014, 21:21
Plates arrived today and in my opinion look great. Can't wait to get them on the car. Offered them up to the car and they looked much better than standard plates. Of course, that's just my opinion.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 13 August 2014, 21:22
Pics please mate?
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 14 August 2014, 16:58
I'll get some as soon as I have the plate fitted. I really think they add to the look of your car. Very smart  :smug:
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 04 September 2014, 21:36
I'll get some as soon as I have the plate fitted. I really think they add to the look of your car. Very smart  :smug:

Got any pics yet?
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 04 September 2014, 22:03
Will take some on tomorrow or Saturday. I'm very happy that I decided to go with the domed plates plus had a county car behind me yesterday with zero hassle so looks like a good purchase.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 06 September 2014, 18:34
Took pics on iPad but can't seem to be able to post them? I'll keep messing with it.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 07 September 2014, 11:46
Thanks.

Pm'd mate.
Title: Re: Gel Resin number plates
Post by: JDM82 on 07 September 2014, 12:01
I've replied to your PM mate.