Custom OEM Color License Plate Cover - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SkitterSkotter · 12-02-2012, 11:01 PM

So today I busted out the old welder, sand paper, and paint and made this little guy. It is colored the OEM color for my car (Hot lava; paint code H8R). I will have pictures of it installed on my car tomorrow. I just wanted to get your opinion of it and see if anyone think it looks nice. Any input would be appreciated and I'd be more than willing to make one for you.

EDIT: And here it is on the car:

fl_speed001 · 12-02-2012, 11:31 PM

Nice work, definitely better than a dealer plate cover. I wonder how the color match will look with the plate installed...maybe a floating type plate effect? Interested to see pics of the final install. Thinking one in a simple matte black would look good as well and compliment any of the exterior colors.

FRSGT86 · 12-02-2012, 11:32 PM

Looks pretty good, waiting to see it on your ride! Looks like you did some good work for sure!

SkitterSkotter · 12-02-2012, 11:34 PM

Thanks! Yes, I can't wait to see it tomorrow as well. I'm considering painting the factory front mount if this looks good. I want it to look very clean and integrated.

bobpuffer · 12-03-2012, 10:37 AM

Very, very nice. Being a bit of a nube, would the color number you provide allow me to get this paint from somewhere other than the dealer? Also, what type of paint did you use?

FR-Shadow · 12-03-2012, 10:46 AM

do you have holes in your trunk for the bottom of your plate to put bolts in? I dont...and I dont want to really drill.

Jayde · 12-03-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow

do you have holes in your trunk for the bottom of your plate to put bolts in? I dont...and I dont want to really drill.

Pretty sure none of the trunks are drilled for the bottom plate bolts.

FR-Shadow · 12-03-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayde

Pretty sure none of the trunks are drilled for the bottom plate bolts.

Dang, if I recall there isnt even dimples to mark where to go.

Turbowned · 12-03-2012, 12:00 PM

Hehe, your paint code is "H8R".

Okay, back on topic.

Grimlock · 12-03-2012, 12:07 PM

I do this with a lot of my cars. The trik would be to get a license plate from that comes with flush-mounted screw covers for the top screws (and no bottom screw holes) so that everything is the same color and you can't see the screws.

I used to be able to find that type of frame at Auto Zone/ Advance Auto, but they since stopped carrying them.

Don Ivey · 12-03-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobpuffer

Very, very nice. Being a bit of a nube, would the color number you provide allow me to get this paint from somewhere other than the dealer? Also, what type of paint did you use?

+1. I would also like to know where to get paint other than dealer. Thanks,

whaap · 12-03-2012, 12:56 PM

I admire your work but honestly I prefer the chrome edge around the plate with the bracket that mounts behind the plate but just shows a thin border.

ToxicSneakers · 12-03-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

I admire your work but honestly I prefer the chrome edge around the plate with the bracket that mounts behind the plate but just shows a thin border.

Pls pm me where to see and buy a set of those.

mrlewistan · 12-03-2012, 06:39 PM

Hey scott, why did you need the welder?

12-02-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Custom OEM Color License Plate Cover So today I busted out the old welder, sand paper, and paint and made this little guy. It is colored the OEM color for my car (Hot lava; paint code H8R). I will have pictures of it installed on my car tomorrow. I just wanted to get your opinion of it and see if anyone think it looks nice. Any input would be appreciated and I'd be more than willing to make one for you. EDIT: And here it is on the car: __________________ Last edited by SkitterSkotter; 12-03-2012 at 12:34 PM.

12-02-2012, 11:31 PM	#2
fl_speed001 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 73 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice work, definitely better than a dealer plate cover. I wonder how the color match will look with the plate installed...maybe a floating type plate effect? Interested to see pics of the final install. Thinking one in a simple matte black would look good as well and compliment any of the exterior colors. __________________

12-02-2012, 11:32 PM	#3
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Looks pretty good, waiting to see it on your ride! Looks like you did some good work for sure! __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

12-02-2012, 11:34 PM	#4
SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks! Yes, I can't wait to see it tomorrow as well. I'm considering painting the factory front mount if this looks good. I want it to look very clean and integrated. __________________

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bobpuffer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Hotlava 6-speed Location: IA/MN/WI Posts: 68 Thanks: 12 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very, very nice. Being a bit of a nube, would the color number you provide allow me to get this paint from somewhere other than the dealer? Also, what type of paint did you use?

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FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	do you have holes in your trunk for the bottom of your plate to put bolts in? I dont...and I dont want to really drill.

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Grimlock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ and NA Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 878 Thanks: 46 Thanked 270 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I do this with a lot of my cars. The trik would be to get a license plate from that comes with flush-mounted screw covers for the top screws (and no bottom screw holes) so that everything is the same color and you can't see the screws. I used to be able to find that type of frame at Auto Zone/ Advance Auto, but they since stopped carrying them.

12-03-2012, 12:56 PM	#12
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