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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Fewie on 20 August 2017, 12:25
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Guys
I'm gonna order a set of pressed plates to replace the dealer fit plates for my new GTI I collect in a few weeks and was wondering which is the best way to fix them?
Being metal I'm guessing they don't want screwing straight up like normal plates? Am I better buying some Wolfsburg plate surrounds as I quite like those too? As I don't have my GTI yet I'm unsure how the standard plates will be fixed.
Any help, advice or better still pics would be great
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3M dual lock, weather proof version
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Just about to do the same thing myself, or rather I've bought them just figuring out how to apply them (the ones I got are borderless which I reckon look great (ebay item 252467099264))
I've used the sticky pads that you will get when you order them previously but always found they tended to come after a while and look messy. So, I was thinking getting some 3M padded foam tape.
I think the 3M Dual Lock might be a bit too thick?
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I have used plate surrounds on other cars for pressed plates, but when I got gti ones for my car, I found the rear one looked a little fussy imo. For this reason I just used number plate stickies. They have been on the car for approx two months now with no issues.
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Just buy a roll of double sided tape from a car accessory shop.
Stick them on and then about a week later when you realise that they don't actually suit the car, buy some nice modern acrylic plates and repeat the process.
That's what I did anyway :whistle:
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I think the 3M Dual Lock might be a bit too thick?
It's about 4mm for 2 pieces joined.
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Just buy a roll of double sided tape from a car accessory shop.
Stick them on and then about a week later when you realise that they don't actually suit the car, buy some nice modern acrylic plates and repeat the process and replace your acrylic plates every month because they delaminate and look crap :tongue:
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Just buy a roll of double sided tape from a car accessory shop.
Stick them on and then about a week later when you realise that they don't actually suit the car, buy some nice modern acrylic plates and repeat the process and replace your acrylic plates every month because they delaminate and look crap :tongue:
:kiss:
:grin: :grin:
Fair point but mine have been on for 17 months now and still look brand new.
Actually....so do my pressed plates but then they are sat on a shelf in the garage :wink:
Maybe there are different quality acrylics out there or I got lucky, which would be a first.
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I used the existing front plate surround and just used double sided padded 3M tape to stick the pressed plate on, and the rear was stuck directly onto the paint with same tape. They've not moved an inch (went on Nov 2016), and the car is washed nearly every week with a pressure washer. One roll did both plates, just. I used this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
I think pressed plates look great on the mk7. Loving mine more than ever!
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Best place or recommendations for pressed plates?
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Best place or recommendations for pressed plates?
I bought these, because I didn't want a border, they look great quality: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Metal-3D-Embossed-Aluminium-Number-Plates-Clear-Border/252467099264
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Looking great @Booth11, I'm guessing on the rear the tape is thick enough to ensure the plate sits nice and clear of the metal of the tailgate?
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Looking great @Booth11, I'm guessing on the rear the tape is thick enough to ensure the plate sits nice and clear of the metal of the tailgate?
Yes it's just the right thickness for that.
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Best place or recommendations for pressed plates?
There's a few places. Got mine from Europl8. https://www.pressedplate.com
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Are these legal now?
As in retroreflective and everything else required by law?
Quite like look of pressed plates but as it's a company car would not want if illegal, not worth getting into trouble over looks.
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Are these legal now?
As in retroreflective and everything else required by law?
Quite like look of pressed plates but as it's a company car would not want if illegal, not worth getting into trouble over looks.
Mine are legal.
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Are these legal now?
As in retroreflective and everything else required by law?
Quite like look of pressed plates but as it's a company car would not want if illegal, not worth getting into trouble over looks.
100% as long as they have the UK font and are stampd with the plate manufacturers post code :smiley:
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Ordered mine from eBay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METAL-HYDRAULICALLY-PRESSED-EMBOSSED-CAR-NUMBER-PLATES-REG-PLATE-NO-GB-LOGO-/321763447970?hash=item4aea9894a2:g:2O4AAOSwRLZUIFPP (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METAL-HYDRAULICALLY-PRESSED-EMBOSSED-CAR-NUMBER-PLATES-REG-PLATE-NO-GB-LOGO-/321763447970?hash=item4aea9894a2:g:2O4AAOSwRLZUIFPP)
Stuck them on with the pads provided, all good... :smiley:
(https://s25.postimg.org/6zm38k9en/plate.jpg)
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^^^^
To me they look more like German style than UK style :undecided:
The W doesn't look correct. Weird as their listing says they are UK legal.......personally they sail a little close to the mark
Still look good though :smiley:
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The plates with the black surround really suit Booth's black R and rwleigh's white GTi. Not sure they'll look as good on a Tungsten GTi though. The border less ones look like something's missing.
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To me they look more like German style than UK style :undecided:
The W doesn't look correct. Weird as their listing says they are UK legal.......personally they sail a little close to the mark
Still look good though :smiley:
Looks right to me.
UK style W looks like this...
(http://www.plates4less.co.uk/Images/NumberPlateDimensions.gif)
German style W looks like this...
(https://www.germanplates.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/m/bmwshort.jpg)
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I stand corrected
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I stand corrected
I never stand corrected. I prefer to take a comfy one when I'm told off :laugh:
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100% as long as they have the UK font and are stamped with the plate manufacturers post code :smiley:
What about the UK 'reflectance' requirement (if thats the right word)?
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Mine are reflective, as they need to be...
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100% as long as they have the UK font and are stamped with the plate manufacturers post code :smiley:
What about the UK 'reflectance' requirement (if thats the right word)?
That too. Mine are reflective :smiley:
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What about the UK 'reflectance' requirement (if thats the right word)?
They break it, the law states they must be made from a reflective material. Metal is not a reflective material it is painted to be so. There was a large crackdown around here a couple of years ago around Weston Park at a VW cruise where they stopped cars with presses plates. They need identifier marks in them as well.
The companies that sell these saying they are legal are not being truthful.
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What about the UK 'reflectance' requirement (if thats the right word)?
They break it, the law states they must be made from a reflective material. Metal is not a reflective material it is painted to be so. There was a large crackdown around here a couple of years ago around Weston Park at a VW cruise where they stopped cars with presses plates. They need identifier marks in them as well.
The companies that sell these saying they are legal are not being truthful.
I had them on my Civic Type R for about 7 years with no problems from the police and no MOT failures. Now got them on my R.
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A piece of clear acrylic plastic isn't reflective either until the reflective backing material has been added, so there's no real difference between a piece of aluminium having a reflective layer of material added
Mine are certainly reflective
(https://picload.org/image/rwioliri/unnamed.jpg)
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A piece of clear acrylic plastic isn't reflective either until the backing material has been added, so there's no real difference between a piece of aluminium having a reflective layer of material added
Tru dat! Most of the modern plates are aluminium now (the ones I've just removed from mine and my fathers cars were both aluminium) and then, as you say, a reflective material is then added.
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The original plates that were on my car as delivered by the fleet company/supplying VW dealer were aluminium as well, with a reflective layer, but a completely flat style
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Here's mine…
(https://s27.postimg.org/b1qw4avgj/IMG_3581.jpg)
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I've been trying to decide between pressed & the 3d gel style (which I had on previous car) for my Gti CS, just sent some pressed back to an eBay seller due to letters being domed shape not flat faced and legal markings having been very crudely 'engraved' not good at all :sad: ......these however appear nice quality, properly pressed and look very smart on your R mate :wink:
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Which seller was that Deltarikk? Just had my new reg confirmed so was about to order off eBay, don't want to make the same mistake
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I followed the advice of Booth11 and got some from Europl8 on eBay. Going on this week - very impressed with the product.
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I followed the advice of Booth11 and got some from Europl8 on eBay. Going on this week - very impressed with the product.
Did you need to provide any proof of the registration required? I don't have anything yet until I collect my car next week
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The Europl8 ones are flat faced lettering, not domed in case anyone is wondering. Here's a few close ups.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/37c93435c10969f632c3819ba5f563fc.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/b3962a46f43b85c1bb9a54f18c95c10c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/084b1b4477d2ac0202924f49dfc92a61.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/bb5b81b77c14b73ab63816b4d44899ca.jpg)
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Will they be ok to jet wash Rebecca?
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Will they be ok to jet wash Rebecca?
Absolutely Chris. Mine get jet washed nearly every week and are as solid as a rock. No flaking, chipping or anything and the 3M double sided padded tape they are affixed with has not budged and inch (link earlier in this thread).
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They look great! Not sure on posting my documentation to them though so might have a trip to Stoke...
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You guys are spoilt for choice...bring your car over here, take it to the registration facility, spend a day (at least) waiting in the line, get the paperwork sorted, pay all the fees, present it to the 'man' ....out comes the cordless drill and on goes the plates....he chooses the position, not you! Each plate is fixed with a bloody big rivet, stamped with a recorded number, smack dab in the centre of the plate...that's in addition to the four corner screws!
Don't even try to guess what happens if you happen to lose a plate...the fee is usually more than the car is worth, the fine is even higher and your waiting time in the line is much, much longer!!
And there is no choice of plate style...you take what you get...same style fits all.
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I followed the advice of Booth11 and got some from Europl8 on eBay. Going on this week - very impressed with the product.
Did you need to provide any proof of the registration required? I don't have anything yet until I collect my car next week
No evidence at all. Get your name made up if you wish!
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Well I've ordered, my set is on the way. Collect the car on Saturday so hopefully I'll fit them on Sunday. I'll post pics
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Doesn't it say on Europl8 that you must show them evidence? Did you just put your reg details on the order page?
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Doesn't it say on Europl8 that you must show them evidence? Did you just put your reg details on the order page?
it does, you'll need to look in FAQ.. i'd not send what they need i'd rather just drive there and get them sorted but i'm a lot closer than yourself :)
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That's what I thought but previous post by wantmygti days he didn't provide anything.
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Which seller was that Deltarikk? Just had my new reg confirmed so was about to order off eBay, don't want to make the same mistake
Sorry mate, it was gelplate I think, he's sorted the refund without any hassles so I'm happy with that. I was going to suggest either use the same one greencode got his from off eBay as they look pretty good to me or go to europl8 as per booth11 pics, they look very good. I've contacted europl8 guy now and going to order from him, he's not back in till next week and it just so happens I need to call in to look at a job we've got in his vicinity so intend to drop in with the docs rather than post :cool: .....that and I want the black border on mine.
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Just a heads up about Europl8... they are fantastic. They charged me £20 for both plates and eight 3M sticky pads. I visited their unit in Fenton as I live local and I had messaged them the night before so they knew I was coming. When I arrived they had already made up the plates for me so I was inside the shop for about 3 minutes. :cool:
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I feel a road trip coming on :grin:
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My Europl8 plates were bought from their stand at a car show and made up there and then and no docs were needed. The cost me £20 iirc.
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If you don't provide evidence for DVLA records the company making the plates are breaking the law (not that it matters to purchaser). No plates can be made without a couple of bits of info (since 2006? or 2008?), to prove who you are and that you have a right to the registration number, then its held on record for police/DVLA for 2 years (I think), Passport, V5C, retention doc, driving licence, recent utility bill or similar (few others i can't remember).
If you do get them made without any info it seems very slack on the part of the company, so if you have the info take it with you wherever you get them made ,as you should expect to be asked.
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My Europl8 plates were bought from their stand at a car show and made up there and then and no docs were needed. The cost me £20 iirc.
Both times I have ordered plates from Europl8 I had to have documents for proof of reg, they must have thought you looked trustworthy :smiley:
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My Europl8 plates were bought from their stand at a car show and made up there and then and no docs were needed. The cost me £20 iirc.
Both times I have ordered plates from Europl8 I had to have documents for proof of reg, they must have thought you looked trustworthy :smiley:
I doubt it as I was hundreds of miles away. A friend got them on my behalf, so maybe he looked trustworthy, lol.
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I was going to suggest either use the same one greencode got his from off eBay as they look pretty good to me
Mine were item number 252467099264 on eBay. Just did a quick check of the postcode on the number plate on the GOV website https://www.gov.uk/number-plate-supplier and it comes up (W5 3JQ) on their official supplier list.
Personally I think they look great. Also, like them as they don't have a coloured border. Saying that the same company also do different coloured borders.
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I bought mine from ebay with no personal info required and although I ended up taking them off the car because I think they look crap, they are excellent quality.
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Do you have the bog standard plates Kalimon?
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Do you have the bog standard plates Kalimon?
I ended up buying some plastic plates from eBay that have been on for 16 months now and still look brand new.
If I was buying again I would ask my dealer to get a set made up from their supplier as my cars original plates were very high quality, flat aluminium plates.
I know the pressed plates are trendy at the moment but I think they only really suit the Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs.
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I was going to suggest either use the same one greencode got his from off eBay as they look pretty good to me
Mine were item number 252467099264 on eBay. Just did a quick check of the postcode on the number plate on the GOV website https://www.gov.uk/number-plate-supplier and it comes up (W5 3JQ) on their official supplier list.
Personally I think they look great. Also, like them as they don't have a coloured border. Saying that the same company also do different coloured borders.
Just to clarify - To register to be a number plate supplier is a basic form with you name, address, phone number and £40, compliance is different. (see below)
Don't know how they get around it.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/555021/inf195x2-information-to-be-kept-by-registered-number-plate-suppliers.pdf
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I was going to suggest either use the same one greencode got his from off eBay as they look pretty good to me
Mine were item number 252467099264 on eBay. Just did a quick check of the postcode on the number plate on the GOV website https://www.gov.uk/number-plate-supplier and it comes up (W5 3JQ) on their official supplier list.
Personally I think they look great. Also, like them as they don't have a coloured border. Saying that the same company also do different coloured borders.
Just to clarify - To register to be a number plate supplier is a basic form with you name, address, phone number and £40, compliance is different. (see below)
Don't know how they get around it.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/555021/inf195x2-information-to-be-kept-by-registered-number-plate-suppliers.pdf
Just making a quick buck!
TBH, I'm not too fussed. Had them on my Type R for 5 years or so, never got stopped, never failed the MOT and they are made of reflective material with the correct font and spacing :smiley:
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Here's a FB post that the company I got mine from added regarding legality: https://www.facebook.com/pressednumberplates/posts/1114840968634899:0
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I never said the plates weren't legal.
If I wanted a set like that I would go for it as they seem very good quality with positive reviews, but as I work for a company that supplies plates in the UK I was commenting from a DVLA Legal point of view, and my first comment was because some indicated that you may be able to turn up and pick them up from suppliers when this is (but shouldn't be) the case (if they are following DVLA and police guidelines).
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I'm going to get my pressed plates from Europl8 tomorrow night after work and I must say the customer service/communication so far has been excellent. Looking forward to seeing them on the car now!
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I'm going to get my pressed plates from Europl8 tomorrow night after work and I must say the customer service/communication so far has been excellent. Looking forward to seeing them on the car now!
I've received mine from europl8 and fitted them, very happy with them
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
I have the original oem plate mount on the front with the pressed plate stuck onto that with 3M foam tape. As you say, the rear doesn't have any mount as stock, and I didn't want one, so that's stuck straight onto the paint. I prefer the clean look and kept the mount on the front because it's black and is barely noticeable on a black car so looks pretty tidy. Pics on page 1 of this thread.
So unless it's been changed, your front will come with a plate mount.
I can recommend Europl8 for legal pressed plates. https://www.pressedplate.com
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Hi. The rear is stuck directly on the body using the sticky pads that come with the plates. The front one is stuck on to the plastic number plate surround using 3M tape as I thought this would get the brunt of the weather/water and so needed something stronger than the regular sticky pads.
Take a look at my previous post for images http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=281006.msg2572799#msg2572799
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Be aware that if you go for a shorter plate (and assuming you would remove the existing mount as that would look very odd with a short plate), you will most likely see the holes where the mount goes into the bumper, so might need to fill these otherwise they'll be unsightly.
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Be aware that if you go for a shorter plate (and assuming you would remove the existing mount as that would look very odd with a short plate), you will most likely see the holes where the mount goes into the bumper, so might need to fill these otherwise they'll be unsightly.
Decided not to get short ones so thats sorted
Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes ?
My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
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Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes? My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
Search eBay for item number 252056392387 - that's what I bought.
Personally I wanted a cleaner look which is why I went for the borderless ones :smiley:
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Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes? My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
Search eBay for item number 252056392387 - that's what I bought.
Personally I wanted a cleaner look which is why I went for the borderless ones :smiley:
Thanks v much :grin:
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Where did u get ur plates ?
Dubious of ebay quality sometimes !
Ta
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Where did u get ur plates ?
Dubious of ebay quality sometimes !
Ta
eBay item number 252467099264
Look really nice quality. Hopefully they'll hold up with the weather, washing etc.
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Cool thanks again
Better love this car after all this 😂😂😂
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Be aware that if you go for a shorter plate (and assuming you would remove the existing mount as that would look very odd with a short plate), you will most likely see the holes where the mount goes into the bumper, so might need to fill these otherwise they'll be unsightly.
Decided not to get short ones so thats sorted
Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes ?
My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
Link was on page 1 of this thread, but here you go. I used 3M foam tape. One roll did both front and rear plates.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
I think black border would look very good against white car, just give the plate the right amount of definition.
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Be aware that if you go for a shorter plate (and assuming you would remove the existing mount as that would look very odd with a short plate), you will most likely see the holes where the mount goes into the bumper, so might need to fill these otherwise they'll be unsightly.
Decided not to get short ones so thats sorted
Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes ?
My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
Link was on page 1 of this thread, but here you go. I used 3M foam tape. One roll did both front and rear plates.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
I think black border would look very good against white car, just give the plate the right amount of definition.
I m pretty sure i want the border shes going into solartech to get darker rear tints and gloss black vinyl on the roof and top and possibly the line on the grill in black depends what colour the line is inside the lights so thinking the black border will be 👌
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Link was on page 1 of this thread, but here you go. I used 3M foam tape. One roll did both front and rear plates.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
I think black border would look very good against white car, just give the plate the right amount of definition.
I m pretty sure i want the border shes going into solartech to get darker rear tints and gloss black vinyl on the roof and top and possibly the line on the grill in black depends what colour the line is inside the lights so thinking the black border will be 👌
The line that runs through the headlights on a GTD is silver. Should look very nice once all the tweaks are done. :cool:
Bear in mind, that if you use the oem black front plate mount, that will effectively give a black border between plate and bumper anyway, so a border on the plate itself will give a double black border, but that could look great, and add some dimension to the car, which would work well with the monochrome look.
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Be aware that if you go for a shorter plate (and assuming you would remove the existing mount as that would look very odd with a short plate), you will most likely see the holes where the mount goes into the bumper, so might need to fill these otherwise they'll be unsightly.
Decided not to get short ones so thats sorted
Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes ?
My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
Link was on page 1 of this thread, but here you go. I used 3M foam tape. One roll did both front and rear plates.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
I think black border would look very good against white car, just give the plate the right amount of definition.
I m pretty sure i want the border shes going into solartech to get darker rear tints and gloss black vinyl on the roof and top and possibly the line on the grill in black depends what colour the line is inside the lights so thinking the black border will be 👌
A diesel Clubsport....
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@greencode and @booth have you got a mount underneath the plates or are they just stuck straight onto the car?
I cant look at what mine has yet as collect tomorrow I do know the rear one is just stuck on the body of the car because shes sitting with 3 shoes off waiting for refurb :rolleyes: i can see that one but cant get to the front as shes behind locked gates
Did you guys have to buy a mount plate to then stick the plates on ?
Sorry if a really stupid question, i havent had pressed plates before and judging by the cost of them :shocked: i dont fancy loosing one on the mway !
Also any up to date recommendations on where to purchase i also want a short 6 digit plate, preferably !
thanks again
jeni
Be aware that if you go for a shorter plate (and assuming you would remove the existing mount as that would look very odd with a short plate), you will most likely see the holes where the mount goes into the bumper, so might need to fill these otherwise they'll be unsightly.
Decided not to get short ones so thats sorted
Best 3m tape you eould recommend are there different sizes ?
My cars white im now swithering on black border on the plates or no border 😕
Link was on page 1 of this thread, but here you go. I used 3M foam tape. One roll did both front and rear plates.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
I think black border would look very good against white car, just give the plate the right amount of definition.
I m pretty sure i want the border shes going into solartech to get darker rear tints and gloss black vinyl on the roof and top and possibly the line on the grill in black depends what colour the line is inside the lights so thinking the black border will be 👌
A diesel Clubsport....
forgive my ignorance but whats that ???????
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forgive my ignorance but whats that ???????
It's an example of the friendly and whitty banter that you'll find in equal and large measures on this forum Jeni :smiley:
I think it's your plan to wrap your roof in gloss black vinyl that prompted the comment as there was a black roof option on the Golf GTI Clubsport, so a GTD with its roof wrapped in black = a diesel Clubsport!
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forgive my ignorance but whats that ???????
It's an example of the friendly and whitty banter that you'll find in equal and large measures on this forum Jeni :smiley:
I think it's your plan to wrap your roof in gloss black vinyl that prompted the comment as there was a black roof option on the Golf GTI Clubsport, so a GTD with its roof wrapped in black = a diesel Clubsport!
hahaha i gathered that........my diesel clubsport will be easier on my pocket than a GTi Clubsport owners personally i think its a fkn superb idea :grin: like i say less fuel costs = more vodka for meeeeeee :laugh:
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I m pretty sure i want the border shes going into solartech to get darker rear tints and gloss black vinyl on the roof and top and possibly the line on the grill in black depends what colour the line is inside the lights so thinking the black border will be 👌
I'd be really interested to see some pics of your car after you've had the vinyl roof done. I had this on my old Type R and it looked great. Planning on getting it done next summer on the R.
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forgive my ignorance but whats that ???????
It's an example of the friendly and whitty banter that you'll find in equal and large measures on this forum Jeni :smiley:
I think it's your plan to wrap your roof in gloss black vinyl that prompted the comment as there was a black roof option on the Golf GTI Clubsport, so a GTD with its roof wrapped in black = a diesel Clubsport!
Bingo.
And it sounds like you have enough vodka on tap!
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anyone in a white GTI/GTD - about to order plates and not sure whether to get border or no border
On the black one looks nice with the border but cant decide as havent seen a white one with a border or non border pressed plate :undecided:
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anyone in a white GTI/GTD - about to order plates and not sure whether to get border or no border
On the black one looks nice with the border but cant decide as havent seen a white one with a border or non border pressed plate :undecided:
Examples of both in this very thread. Second one is an R but gives you the idea.
White car with bordered plates (on oem black mount)
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=281006.msg2572492#msg2572492
White car with bordeless plates (on mount)
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=281006.msg2572799#msg2572799
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anyone in a white GTI/GTD - about to order plates and not sure whether to get border or no border
On the black one looks nice with the border but cant decide as havent seen a white one with a border or non border pressed plate :undecided:
Examples of both in this very thread. Second one is an R but gives you the idea.
White car with bordered plates (on oem black mount)
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=281006.msg2572492#msg2572492
White car with bordeless plates (on mount)
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=281006.msg2572799#msg2572799
Think i am preferring the border less ones
Thanks Booth11 x
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Not sure if you have bought some plates this afternoon Jeni_R, but I took a couple of shots of the front of my car when I got home. Please excuse the flies - they seem to be attracted to my bumper!
I chose the ones with a border from Europl8 (excellent service and quality plates) and attached them using the 3M tape as suggested by Booth11 above (great advice).
I thought they might help you make your mind up (and I won't be offended if you still go with the borderless ones!)
(https://s20.postimg.org/se5200uwt/Pressed_Plates.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://s20.postimg.org/gnmj4wcql/Pressed_Plates_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Not sure if you have bought some plates this afternoon Jeni_R, but I took a couple of shots of the front of my car when I got home. Please excuse the flies - they seem to be attracted to my bumper!
I chose the ones with a border from Europl8 (excellent service and quality plates) and attached them using the 3M tape as suggested by Booth11 above (great advice).
I thought they might help you make your mind up (and I won't be offended if you still go with the borderless ones!)
(https://s20.postimg.org/se5200uwt/Pressed_Plates.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://s20.postimg.org/gnmj4wcql/Pressed_Plates_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Hi Andy28 i ended up going with borderless plates prefer the look of the back plate without a border the yellow against the white :) shes looking mint though is this your first ?
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No worries at all, I'm sure they will look great.
Yes it's my first GTI and I can't imagine driving anything else now... so much fun! Enjoy your first week Jeni.
Andy