Catfish4818

Our 2015 has a black plastic one that says CarMax at the bottom. Did the cars have a rear frame when delivered new? Pics please?

Thx!

Larry

EVRGRN

There was no GM rear license plate frame for newly delivered cars. Dealers add them for marketing purposes.

onetechyguy

My 2019 was delivered new without any frame. Just the out of state temp plate installed. I bought a clear cover from weather tech. Looks great and keeps the plate like new. You could also choose to not install any since it is not really needed.

I would remove that carmax frame and throw it away. They give it to you free to provide advertising for them.

Kevin A Jones

As mentioned above C7s came with no frame. I purchased this GM carbon flash frame, matches the rear bumper cover perfectly.

EVRGRN

^^That's a great choice, otherwise go frameless. Luckily for me my somewhat vintage blue and white NYS plate pairs well with my ELB car.

vortech347

I broke weak and bought a real carbon fiber one with the Corvette name and logo to replace the dealer provided one I got. I don't like advertising on my vehicles. It was $75 but is a nice piece.

Bought this one.

Grand Slam

You might also add a little padding to the underside of the frame/license to prevent them from scratching the paint.

eboggs_jkvl

Well, As usual, I went a bit overboard on the rear plate cover. Mine is a HAM radio antenna!

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1589862556

I like the Carbon Flash one shown above in this thread. That looks good.


Elmer

joemessman

Whatever you buy make sure it doesn't cover up any information on the plate. Not even partially.

ArchitectMike

My dealer provided their (plastic) frame, which I kept until I replaced it with a $5 Ron Fellows Spring Mountain (plastic) frame. I stuck a short piece of sealant backer rod behind the license plate, so the bottom edge doesn't rub against the valence.

EVRGRN

As an aside, kudos to Catfish4818 for thanking posters (liking) for their input.

Catfish4818

...and by the way, I was just about to add that I really like the look of the black carbon fiber frame.

Frid

Dang that looks nice. If it would fit with a tinted plate cover, I'd jump on it. lol

Catfish4818

@Kevin A Jones Do those screw covers come with the frame?

lassie

Police stopped me on I70 in Kansas saying my place was partially covered..... There was a frame of the university my kid went. I thought it was ridiculous.

Vette Jockey

To get back to the beginning, I do not like to advertise for someone unless I am getting paid! I just took a black sharpie and covered the white letters. Almost two years later, it is still going strong.

Vetteman Jack

No frame from the factory, but I would highly recommend getting a silicone frame that slips over the license plate and keeps the metal from coming in contact with the paint. I got mine either from Amazon or e-bay, can't remember which.

Skid Row Joe

Law enforcement is touchy on covering any pertinent parts of license plate.

17GSHeritage

ACS composites has a nice one as well. Tabs hold the plate to the frame and not against the car. It is pricey though.

mdformula350

i went with the rpi carbon flash, i liked the size of it and it came with screws and caps.