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Old 06-10-2014, 06:49 PM
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Painted and clear coated the mount provided with C7 and plate frame. I think it came out pretty clean looking.
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Old 06-10-2014, 06:50 PM
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Wow, if you have to have a front plate this would be the way to go. nicely done.

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Old 06-10-2014, 07:25 PM
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Very nicely done.
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That looks really good.
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Holy crap! Was just talking In another thread about doing mine in carbon flash, but I have to say that looks sick! Where did you get the paint for it? Mine is CGM as well.
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Holy crap! Was just talking In another thread about doing mine in carbon flash, but I have to say that looks sick! Where did you get the paint for it? Mine is CGM as well.
Automotivetouchup.com in the aerosol can. Paint very easy and flows smoothly. You need both base and clear coat.
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Just ordered! Thanks! And was that the front plate mount that came with the car or did you specify the aero mount?
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Just ordered! Thanks! And was that the front plate mount that came with the car or did you specify the aero mount?
I got both with mine. The other holder mounts too high for a clean look.
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Nice job.......looks good painted body color. Here's mine in carbon flash.
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Originally Posted by indy 28
Nice job.......looks good painted body color. Here's mine in carbon flash.
What kind of screws (type and size) did you use to mount the license plate? did you also use nuts on the back to secure the screws?
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What kind of screws (type and size) did you use to mount the license plate? did you also use nuts on the back to secure the screws?
Don't know size and type, but they were in a blister pack at Advance Auto Parts. No nuts. Just make a very small hole with a punch and the screws will self tap.
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Plain black slim plate frame.
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Plain black slim plate frame.
Where did you purchase the slim plate frame. I would have preferred that over what I used.
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Looks good OP!
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Originally Posted by basacowan
Where did you purchase the slim plate frame. I would have preferred that over what I used.
Got it at AutoZone, made by Cruiser. Its metal, but can be bent to shape. I think it was $4.99.
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Did you have to prime it at all?
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if i had to have a front plate
that would be the way to do it

Op did a great job

Looks very nice and unobtrusive
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Did you have to prime it at all?
I did prime with a paint specific to plastic parts.
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Originally Posted by indy 28
Nice job.......looks good painted body color. Here's mine in carbon flash.
Did you screw into the plate that has "Corvette" on it as well or did you just take that cover off and screw into the back piece?
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I removed the Corvette cover piece and screwed in back. I also painted the Corvette plastic cover to use when I remove the plate for any reason. Thanks
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