It's Not A Big Deal But.....

J-RO · 11-05-2023, 11:17 AM

So I purchased two different types of license plate frames from Amazon.
Not a big difference: the first one has a shine to it that matches the lower bumper while the other has a matte finish. The plate seems to be a bit off centered with the first one. Any opinions would be appreciated. YES I KNOW I AM ANAL. BE GENTLE.

https://www.amazon.com/Carshow-Autom...s%2C228&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/Rightcar-Solu...07CV5PLFM?th=1

Rdurty2 · 11-05-2023, 11:31 AM

Ok

MPR · 11-05-2023, 12:31 PM

I prefer the more subtle second one.

J-RO · 11-05-2023, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdurty2

Ok

Opinion?

darkvader0 · 11-05-2023, 02:07 PM

I prefer the top/shiny one IMO.

I just got pulled over a block from my house for having no front license plate yet. Oops. The officer spent more time complimenting the car than on the traffic stop lol.

nype · 11-05-2023, 03:42 PM

Are you referring to the top one looking crooked? Well it is. The plate is not sitting straight within the frame. Look at the top left and bottom right corners in that pic.

I’m guessing the top one is hard plastic and the bottom one is soft silicone?

J-RO · 11-05-2023, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nype

Are you referring to the top one looking crooked? Well it is. The plate is not sitting straight within the frame. Look at the top left and bottom right corners in that pic.

I’m guessing the top one is hard plastic and the bottom one is soft silicone?

Thats correct. If I cant get the plate into the top one straight that might make my decision alot easier.

WilcoJunoHotel · 11-06-2023, 07:30 AM

I have one that is similar that I bought from Auto Zone a few years ago. It isn't as thick as the top one but not quite as thin as the bottom one. It is metal. I think I paid about $20 for it. Since it is fairly heavy, I put some sticky felt pads behind it to keep it from rubbing. I will try to post a pic.

PP3121 · 11-06-2023, 10:55 AM

The crooked one would drive me crazy.

If you can not straighten, second one.

BG42 · 11-07-2023, 08:06 AM

This has to be keeping you up at night.

~Barn~ · 11-07-2023, 01:46 PM

Second.
Because not crooked.

J-RO · 11-07-2023, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BG42

This has to be keeping you up at night.

Its not easy being me.

PK2348 · 11-10-2023, 03:44 PM

You might not like it, but i personally prefer silicone ones.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Solid-Silicon...04&sr=8-5&th=1

J-RO · 11-10-2023, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK2348

You might not like it, but i personally prefer silicone ones.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Solid-Silicon...04&sr=8-5&th=1

That is like the one I posted as one of my choices.

pantdino · 11-10-2023, 08:30 PM

Both the lower bumper and the M240 digits and letter are gloss black.
I don't think the matte one matches as well and looks out of place

Can you modify the gloss one so the plate sits straight?

J-RO · 11-10-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pantdino

Both the lower bumper and the M240 digits and letter are gloss black.
I don't think the matte one matches as well and looks out of place

Can you modify the gloss one so the plate sits straight?

I believe I can.

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darkvader0 Private 134 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I prefer the top/shiny one IMO. I just got pulled over a block from my house for having no front license plate yet. Oops. The officer spent more time complimenting the car than on the traffic stop lol.
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nype First Lieutenant 141 Rep 300 Posts Drives: BMW M240i / BMW X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Are you referring to the top one looking crooked? Well it is. The plate is not sitting straight within the frame. Look at the top left and bottom right corners in that pic. I’m guessing the top one is hard plastic and the bottom one is soft silicone?
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WilcoJunoHotel Second Lieutenant 199 Rep 258 Posts Drives: '24 M240i RWD Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Metro Atlanta, GA, USA iTrader: (0)	I have one that is similar that I bought from Auto Zone a few years ago. It isn't as thick as the top one but not quite as thin as the bottom one. It is metal. I think I paid about $20 for it. Since it is fairly heavy, I put some sticky felt pads behind it to keep it from rubbing. I will try to post a pic.
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PK2348 First Lieutenant 176 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2021 330i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (0)	You might not like it, but i personally prefer silicone ones. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Solid-Silicon...04&sr=8-5&th=1
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pantdino Private First Class 40 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW E36 M3, 2024 M240i RWD Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Both the lower bumper and the M240 digits and letter are gloss black. I don't think the matte one matches as well and looks out of place Can you modify the gloss one so the plate sits straight?
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