Custom Plates

Custom 4D number plates are fast becoming a phenomenon among Britain’s drivers.

Why? They send out clear signals about your individuality and your pride in your vehicle.

They look good and they make a statement. Here are our top tips on choosing and fitting custom 4D plates.

What are 4D Number Plates?

You can think of 4D number plates as the next generation of plates, taking the concept of 3D plates further.

3D plates are made up of raised gel numbers, but 4D plates are manufactured from acrylic. 4D characters are more raised and more angular in shape.

Each character is laser-cut and hand-placed on the number plate, bringing design values and craftsmanship to your number plate.

If you want your vehicle to stand out and look truly personalised, then 4D number plates are a great way of achieving this.

How to Style Custom 4D Plates

This is where things get really interesting. 4D plates are available in different styles for cars and motorbikes.

Whereas the numbers and letters must always be black, you can vary the raised background with different effects and colours.

Colours include blue, carbon, green, orange, pink and red. You can choose glowing neon raised backgrounds for your numbers or clear crystal.

Adding a gel coating to the numbers gives them a glossy finish and there are customisations available for the plate backgrounds, including mirror finishes and borders.

It’s a question of contrast. Consider the design of the plate itself and how it will work with the colour and style of your vehicle.

Bolder designs may work better with more dynamic-styled vehicles, but even the most sober-looking car can benefit from a subtle touch of glamour to its number plate.

It’s the equivalent of wearing a pair of stylish, high fashion cufflinks with a business suit or twinning your outfit with a flashy pair of heels and a matching handbag.

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Character Spacing on Number Plates

Whichever type of personalised plate you choose, including its style and layout, you need to make sure that you space the characters on it according to the law.

• The Department of Transport (DoT) has regulations for number plates. You must follow these to be sure your custom 4D plates are legal.
  There must be 11mm between each of the characters and 33mm between the main blocks of characters. This applies to all number plates registered after 1 September 2001 or before January 1973.
• If your plates were registered before 1 September 2001 but after January 1973, the spacing rule is 13mm between characters and a 38mm gap between blocks of numbers and letters.
  Your customised 4D plate provider will be able to advise you.

3D Gel Number Plate FAQ

 

1. When do I get my 3D Gel Number Plate?

Guaranteed to arrive 3-5 working days depending on 1st class or Standard Delivery option selected, we are swift in getting your number plate to you 

If you are looking to receive communication on your 4D or 3D number plate you can contact us directly in-store or simply pop us a message using the live WhatsApp chat on this site

 Want to get your 4D or 3D number plate faster? You can also choose same day collection or pop in and we will fit your number plate for you personally

2. Are 3D Gel Number Plates Road Legal?

YES – Our 3D Plates, you will happy to know, are 100% road legal and meet all requirement of British Standards

Be concern-free, as here at Number Plate Clinic we take pride in offering you number plates that meet all requirements!

3. Will I Pass my MOT with a 3D Gel Number Plate?

Short answer – YES again!

As long as you ensure the steps you follow in your 3D plate customisation and select the legal boxes, you need not be worried about legalities. Ensure your customisation features legal spacing, legal finish and legal characters and we will do the rest

Our Team will notify you when a non-road legal step is being taken! 

 Screwing your 3D or 4D plate is not recommended, and will void your 3-year warranty. We recommended using Extra strong sticky-pads 

4D Custom Plates Made Easy

Buying your own designer number plate has never been easier with our online system. You simply choose your 4D plate design, enter your registration and plate size and we can supply you with a brand-new number plate.

Bike Number Plate FAQ

1. Are Colour Number Plates Legal?

No, Unfortunately they are not road legal anymore. Colour Number Plates was legal before 1st September 2021.

2. When do I get my 4D Number Plates?

Guaranteed to arrive 3-5 working days depending on 1st class or Standard Delivery option selected, we are swift in getting your number plate to you

If you are looking to receive communication on your 4D or 3D Number Plates you can contact us directly in-store or simply pop us a message using the live WhatsApp chat on this site

Want to get your 4D or 3D plate faster? You can also choose same day collection or pop in and we will fit your number plate for you personally

3. Are 8 x 6 number plates legal?

yes,Size below are not legal.

• 8″ x 6″ (203mm x 152mm)
• 7″ x 5″ (177mm x 127mm) up-to 5 digit
• 9″ x 7″ (228mm x 177mm) up-to 7-digit 

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has specific regulations regarding the size , design and visibility of number plates.

4. Are Tinted Bike Number Plates Legal?

No, Tinted Number Plates are NOT Road Legal

5. What size are motorcycle number plates?

The standard motorcycle number plate size is 9 x 7 inches, or 228 mm x 178 mm.

Size below are NOT legal.

• 6” x 4”
• 9” x 3”

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has specific regulations regarding the size , design and visibility of number plates, and these size do not meet these requirements.

6.Are 4D Number Plates Road Legal?

YES – Our 4D Laser Cut Number Plates you will happy to know are 100% road legal and meet all requirement of British Standards. As long as you do not choose colours and legally space your characters you meet with all rules and regulations and are guaranteed

Be concern-free, as here at Number Plate Clinic we take pride in offering you number plates that meet all requirements

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