License Plate Frames

[RustyH]

In another link, Voices In My Head, the ROC Member, not the other ones , brought up a point about finding a license plate frame that will fit the rear bumper of the ridgeline. I've scoured my locak Checker and Autozone and haven't found anything that fits yet, because the license plate drops down behind the bumper. Even my local Honda dealership has anything to fit. A bare plate is just that....BARE. How about it out there, what are you guys using for rear license plate frames.

BTW...I finally finsished the paperwork transfering my Ridgeline to my name, trading out a California plate for a Ridgeline thats still good until December of 08 for my new AZ plate.

I just checked other posts and should specifiy....I'm looking for BLACK frames, not chrome.

[Lingered_I]

You could get the $3 chrome one (Bell 46215) from Autozone and spray it black.
Check here for alternatives (the carbon fiber one (46189) looks to be the best fit.) http://www.bellautomotive.com/asp/th...s.asp?cat=2203

[meanmachine19]

Originally Posted by RustyH

In another link, Voices In My Head, the ROC Member, not the other ones , brought up a point about finding a license plate frame that will fit the rear bumper of the ridgeline. I've scoured my locak Checker and Autozone and haven't found anything that fits yet, because the license plate drops down behind the bumper. Even my local Honda dealership has anything to fit. A bare plate is just that....BARE. How about it out there, what are you guys using for rear license plate frames.

BTW...I finally finsished the paperwork transfering my Ridgeline to my name, trading out a California plate for a Ridgeline thats still good until December of 08 for my new AZ plate.

I just checked other posts and should specifiy....I'm looking for BLACK frames, not chrome.

Rusty, for what it's worth....

Early next year a new law goes into effect in AZ with regards to plate frames. Basically, you cannot have a frame that covers the word 'Arizona' on the top part of the plate. AZ License Plates. Not too well known since it actually got passed 2 years ago but doesn't start until 2009.

FYI....

[Engyo]

Originally Posted by RustyH

In another link, Voices In My Head, the ROC Member, not the other ones , brought up a point about finding a license plate frame that will fit the rear bumper of the ridgeline. I've scoured my locak Checker and Autozone and haven't found anything that fits yet, because the license plate drops down behind the bumper. Even my local Honda dealership has anything to fit. A bare plate is just that....BARE. How about it out there, what are you guys using for rear license plate frames.

BTW...I finally finsished the paperwork transfering my Ridgeline to my name, trading out a California plate for a Ridgeline thats still good until December of 08 for my new AZ plate.

I just checked other posts and should specifiy....I'm looking for BLACK frames, not chrome.

Got a black one that fits about 15 months ago at Advance..........

[VoicesInMyHead]

Originally Posted by RustyH

In another link, Voices In My Head, the ROC Member, not the other ones.

Huh? Wha...

...I'm looking for BLACK frames, not chrome.

Good luck my friend! I gave up, and grabbed one of these chrome diamond plate frames from Autozone $10-$12 can't remember...


Took it home - wire brush head on the Dremel to scuff it. Clean with 70% iso alcohol.
2 coats of high temp gray primer on day 1.
2 coats of high temp black on day 2.
Install day 3.


and


Ya know... I think the state name may be covered up... Can't really tell, I was looking at my tags in the corners being covered up. Doh! And yes, I know I need to paint the bolts... I'm not lazy, I just have an excess of patience..............

[X-Brawn]

I prefer riding bare...

I mean without a license plate frame or anything.

[shovelhd]

My camera plate is tapered to drop right into the slot.

[djeaux]

I'd been keeping an OEM Honda front tag kit from one of our older Accords (probably a 1990) in my "stuff I really should throw out" bin for years. It got a second life when I bought my Ridgeline. It had one side open for the tag to slide in & that was absolutely perfect. It was not modified in any way. And it has a Honda OEM stamp on the back!



There really isn't any point in trying to disguise my tag number

[RustyH]

Originally Posted by meanmachine19

Rusty, for what it's worth....

Early next year a new law goes into effect in AZ with regards to plate frames. Basically, you cannot have a frame that covers the word 'Arizona' on the top part of the plate. AZ License Plates. Not too well known since it actually got passed 2 years ago but doesn't start until 2009.

FYI....

Well Thank God we have lawmakers out there making Arizona safe from careless licence plate frame mongers. What's left, a door molding run around the edge of the license plate........hmmmmm.....

[RustyH]

Originally Posted by VoicesInMyHead

Good luck my friend! I gave up, and grabbed one of these chrome diamond plate frames from Autozone.

Took it home - wire brush head on the Dremel to scuff it. Clean with 70% iso alcohol.
2 coats of high temp gray primer on day 1.
2 coats of high temp black on day 2.
Install day 3.


and


Ya know... I think the state name may be covered up... Can't really tell, I was looking at my tags in the corners being covered up. Doh! And yes, I know I need to paint the bolts... I'm not lazy, I just have an excess of patience..............

Think black plastic bolt covers, four for four bucks at Checker. I'm using two right now just to hide the bolts. And after what meanmachine 19 just said, I'm not sure what options are left. I'll think of something, but first I have to go throw some rocks at the state capitol. Legislating license plate frames. GEESH. I moved away from California to get away from that nonsense.