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Front plate/frame question

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I am required to have a front plate in Colorado. They launched black plates last month and mine arrived today. My issue is the outside edge has a small white line going around the plate. I was able to hide this on the rear with a frame but as for the front....

The OEM bracket only uses 2 bolts and the bottom has 2 tabs to hold the plate on. I have been unable to find any frames that will work with the bottom two tabs.

Anyone ran into this or have any ideas?

Thanks.
 

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Paint it.
 

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If you are going to try Sharpie try one of their "Paint Pens". This will be significantly more permanent than their ink pen.
 

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If you are going to try Sharpie try one of their "Paint Pens". This will be significantly more permanent than their ink pen.
In Ontario, there is a fine for painting your plate.
 

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I thought about painting it, just not sure what paint would last and not chip off. If anyone else has any ideas please post em. Might go with a paint marker.
 

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I cut the tabs off and used the same frame and 4 screws as the back. Worked fine.
 

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I cut the tabs off and used the same frame and 4 screws as the back. Worked fine.

Qell done, Sir.
Posted an issue, then came back and told us the solution that worked, best, for you.

Many posters with a ton more posts behind them, woudl not have done so and you are newly minted member.

Now, to truly UP Your Game:
Post pictures!
Think of them as Pin-ups or Centerfolds, for ST Aficionado's.
Who doesn't love some quality Pin-up Art or an well focused Centerfold?
Just remember, High Beams, 'ON'
 



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