Stick on vinyl number plates

[badappleuk]

So... to update everyone, I just finish installing the plates and I think they look great, much better than I was expecting.

The number plate holders were super simple to take off, I'm the worst with DIY as well, so this is like a 1/10 hard.

I used some post it notes to mark where the plate should go after the mounts come off.

The plates were super sticky, but followed the instructions to put them on with soap and they held great whilst installing, I was slightly worried about the screw holes making the finished result look "lumpy and bumpy" but no issues at all.

Here's a picture of the final result (I masked the last part of the plate but gives you an idea)

 

[Roy W.]

That looks brill! I’m definitely going that way with my M3.

Does anyone know how the Tesla number plate holders are attached to the M3 - are they screwed or stuck on?

 

[goRt]

So... to update everyone, I just finish installing the plates and I think they look great, much better than I was expecting.

The number plate holders were super simple to take off, I'm the worst with DIY as well, so this is like a 1/10 hard.

I used some post it notes to mark where the plate should go after the mounts come off.

The plates were super sticky, but followed the instructions to put them on with soap and they held great whilst installing, I was slightly worried about the screw holes making the finished result look "lumpy and bumpy" but no issues at all.

Here's a picture of the final result (I masked the last part of the plate but gives you an idea)

Looks great, where did you get the plates with the logo on?

Thanks

 

[Roy W.]

So... to update everyone, I just finish installing the plates and I think they look great, much better than I was expecting.

The number plate holders were super simple to take off, I'm the worst with DIY as well, so this is like a 1/10 hard.

I used some post it notes to mark where the plate should go after the mounts come off.

The plates were super sticky, but followed the instructions to put them on with soap and they held great whilst installing, I was slightly worried about the screw holes making the finished result look "lumpy and bumpy" but no issues at all.

Here's a picture of the final result (I masked the last part of the plate but gives you an idea)

Did you use the supplier in post #4?

 

[goRt]

Did you use the supplier in post #4?

I don't see that one having the EU/GB logos available.

 

[BogBeast]

I have had stick on plate on my kit car for 12 years. It has a completely legal sizing and spacing and I have never had a problem with the plod or MOT

 

[Nopantz]

That looks brill! I’m definitely going that way with my M3.

Does anyone know how the Tesla number plate holders are attached to the M3 - are they screwed or stuck on?

Bracket is stuck on, but there is a curve to the front that the bracket/screws help the (US) plate conform to - doubt sticking the plate directly would stay.

 

[formbyjules]

Has anyone got a picture of how they are supplying the cars at the moment in the UK? What plate mounts / how they front plate is fixed?

 

[alexp2]

Has anyone got a picture of how they are supplying the cars at the moment in the UK? What plate mounts / how they front plate is fixed?

This had some clear photos of a Model 3 with plates in them: 900 Miles Round the Scottish Highlands in the Tesla Model 3 (They're Northern Irish plates, but from Tesla Edinburgh so you'd imagine identical to how standard UK plates will be fixed)

 

[formbyjules]

This had some clear photos of a Model 3 with plates in them: 900 Miles Round the Scottish Highlands in the Tesla Model 3 (They're Northern Irish plates, but from Tesla Edinburgh so you'd imagine identical to how standard UK plates will be fixed)

Ooh that car looks fab! Just what I'm getting. M3P- in white with white interior!

 

[tess19]

Do you have to get the non euro plates after Brexit if driving in Europe?

 

[formbyjules]

The aero hubcaps on his/her second photo look really dark (amlost black) - are they the standard colour or did they spray them?
Also the front and rear door handles aren't the same colour! What's going on there?

 

[goRt]

Do you have to get the non euro plates after Brexit if driving in Europe?

Tell me what brexit will be agreed and we'll answer the question.
You'll always be required to show the GB logo (while GB exists), the EU stars have always been optional.

 

[Rob R]

This had some clear photos of a Model 3 with plates in them: 900 Miles Round the Scottish Highlands in the Tesla Model 3 (They're Northern Irish plates, but from Tesla Edinburgh so you'd imagine identical to how standard UK plates will be fixed)

Oh dear, as I feared, Edinburgh are not supplying "GB" plates. That is a problem!

 

[mab74]

You'll always be required to show the GB logo (while GB exists), the EU stars have always been optional.

Yes, as I understand, if it's legal when it's issued, it continues to be legal (hence pre 1975 plates can be black/silver). Only further requirement would possibly be a GB sticker. (Source: Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit)

Now, let the B word never be uttered again lest we create an irreparable rift in the forum.

 

[Bernard_S]

Bracket is stuck on, but there is a curve to the front that the bracket/screws help the (US) plate conform to - doubt sticking the plate directly would stay.

I had a good look at an M3 at the fully charged show and it didn't look too curved to me. When I get my car in few weeks I plan on fitting a stick on. The police won't be bothered, they have too much on their plate to worry about trivial things like this.

 

[dualcyclone]

Hi, I'm new here, found the forum looking for this exact thing! Although I can't view any of the images because I haven't posted anything yet... So, here goes.

I'm looking to also add a vinyl number plate to the front of me M3 and lose the number plate cowl itself, but does anybody know if the cowl is drilled and screwed to the car?

 

[Roy W.]

Hi, I'm new here, found the forum looking for this exact thing! Although I can't view any of the images because I haven't posted anything yet... So, here goes.

I'm looking to also add a vinyl number plate to the front of me M3 and lose the number plate cowl itself, but does anybody know if the cowl is drilled and screwed to the car?

Welcome to the forum.

Both number plate frames are screwed to the bodywork. I’ve got some vinyl plates, but I haven’t fitted them yet because my car has got to go back to Tesla to get some paint defects sorted out.

Before I bought the vinyl plates I asked the vendor if the vinyl is thick enough to cover the holes in the bodywork, and they said it wouldn’t be a problem.

 

[Tony Hoyle]

I've got a couple of vinyl plates from proplates ready to fit. Although I have paint issues to fix I don't think tesla will need to remove them to fix it so will probably have a go at it tonight.

 

[Daverh]

There are a couple of photos of a white Model 3 with the vinyl plates and no border which looks very clean too:


Edit: found it but don't want to go sharing the guy's images so have linked to them instead...
Tesla Model 3 UK Owners on FB - image 1

Tesla Model 3 UK Owners on FB - image 2