License plate frames; yes, no? What are you using?

I’m considering a weathertech clear frame, or possibly going bare. Not sure if going bare is a good idea, but it looks clean.

Any suggestions, or pics of what you are currently using?

*i found a thread in the type R forum, which didn’t have a whole lot of suggestions, if there is another one, please link me to it, and I’ll look through there. Thanks.*

I always use a nice, simple black metal license plate frame. The ones I'm using now are really nice and come with snap on screw covers that match the frame. The price is incredible... 2 for $10.

https://www.amazon.com/L-Fine-License-Aluminum-Bottom-Design/dp/B074H19K2D

Weathertech makes a very nice one. Running two of em

gtman said:

I always use a nice, simple black metal license plate frame. The ones I'm using now are really nice and come with snap on screw covers that match the frame. The price is incredible... 2 for $10.

https://www.amazon.com/L-Fine-License-Aluminum-Bottom-Design/dp/B074H19K2D

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I bought and installed those.

gtman said:

I always use a nice, simple black metal license plate frame. The ones I'm using now are really nice and come with snap on screw covers that match the frame. The price is incredible... 2 for $10.

https://www.amazon.com/L-Fine-License-Aluminum-Bottom-Design/dp/B074H19K2D

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Wow, great price. Will definitely add these to the list of considerations. For $10, what do I have to lose?!

Holtz said:

Weathertech makes a very nice one. Running two of em

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which ones in particular are you using? Do you have any pics of it on the vehicles?

Honestly— love the clean look so much, i wouldnt use anything else. This post has some pics

https://www.civicx.com/threads/the-...te-dont-drill-my-front-bumper-solution.12786/

https://www.weathertech.com/clearcover/

I got my carbon fiber frame from these guys:

simplycarbonfiber.com

It's pricey but makes the back end of my civic pop with the other black accents.

drdave113 said:

I bought and installed those.

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Me too.
Nice frame, but next time around I'm going with a four hole style.
Looks a little off, with just the top screws covered.

Also how about using black screws like these. Then you could eliminate the screw covers,
https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Har...ywords=RH-5112BO-A&qid=1557526090&s=hi&sr=1-1

Of course you'd need to get the correct size.
I used to have frames with screw covers until one cracked & didn't stay on.

I'm using a plastic but carbon texture frame, got it when I was visiting Toronto almost 2 years ago (even before I got my Civic), spent probably like $10 CAD, then added a pair of knock off Mugen license plate screws, and later added a smoke overlay from O'Reilly.

I got a black rubber plate frame from the auto parts store, it has a channel and you stretch it around the plate. Looks real clean and doesn’t make noise from vibration or scratch the paint.

Holtz said:

Honestly— love the clean look so much, i wouldnt use anything else. This post has some pics

https://www.civicx.com/threads/the-...te-dont-drill-my-front-bumper-solution.12786/

https://www.weathertech.com/clearcover/

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thanks man! Pretty sure I’m going to go with the same one, but without the cover. Looks really good installed.

TheDeadlyFlamingo said:

I got my carbon fiber frame from these guys:

simplycarbonfiber.com

It's pricey but makes the back end of my civic pop with the other black accents.

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carbon fiber looks great, I just don’t want to start down that road, and start making everything carbon fiber.

BriteBlue said:

Also how about using black screws like these. Then you could eliminate the screw covers,
https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Har...ywords=RH-5112BO-A&qid=1557526090&s=hi&sr=1-1

Of course you'd need to get the correct size.
I used to have frames with screw covers until one cracked & didn't stay on.

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black screws are a must! Some of the black screw covers are cheap, and fall off.

solar said:

I got a black rubber plate frame from the auto parts store, it has a channel and you stretch it around the plate. Looks real clean and doesn’t make noise from vibration or scratch the paint.

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ive looked into these a little bit, my only worry over time is wear, and stretching. How long have you had yours? Have you used them in the past?

I’ve had it a year, and it seems fine, and it gets a lot of Florida sun on it. It cost less than $10, so even if it only lasts a couple years, I’d just buy another one.

solar said:

I’ve had it a year, and it seems fine, and it gets a lot of Florida sun on it. It cost less than $10, so even if it only lasts a couple years, I’d just buy another one.

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nice. I’ll look for one over the weekend.

I really like the aggressive look of the angles and put this one on my Si in the front only. In the back ... I have to search ...

https://www.amazon.com/BumpShox-XL-...4965&s=gateway&sprefix=bump+sh,aps,141&sr=8-2