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MINIALEX · Apr 9th, 2002, 08:49 AM

Ive done a search and can't find any discussion on the topic of chrome number plate surrounds,

I know a few people have got them but what I want to know is will I have to have new plates made or will they fit, also there is definitely room for one at the back but at the front there doesn't look to be enough room for one to fit, can anyone help

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smiffy · Apr 9th, 2002, 08:56 AM

They fit standard size plates & are available at Halfords in a range of colour for £9.99

monsta · Apr 9th, 2002, 09:47 AM

They fit normal sized plates, you have to slide one edge in first which is why they make look like they won't fit..

-vk- · Apr 9th, 2002, 09:50 AM

And then there is always chromedesign!

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Blackdeath · Apr 16th, 2002, 02:18 PM

I've got one on the back plate on my black ONE, and it looks OK. However, if you get the ones from Halfords, spray them with clear lacquer straight away, or the chrome goes manky within the year

monsta · Apr 16th, 2002, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blackdeath
I've got one on the back plate on my black ONE, and it looks OK. However, if you get the ones from Halfords, spray them with clear lacquer straight away, or the chrome goes manky within the year

I've had one on a previous car and it was fine, the only one that went a bit skanky was one that got craked, then the clear coat of plastic got chipped

aubrey · Apr 19th, 2002, 04:13 AM

Quote:

I've got one on the back plate on my black ONE, and it looks OK. However, if you get the ones from Halfords, spray them with clear lacquer straight away, or the chrome goes manky within the year

I got mine from Demon Tweeks in Wrexham and is made out of stainless steel, so it shouldn't suffer from that problem.
It was about £12 if I remember correctly.

Apr 9th, 2002, 08:49 AM	#1
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 08:20 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	Chrome Number Plate Surround Ive done a search and can't find any discussion on the topic of chrome number plate surrounds, I know a few people have got them but what I want to know is will I have to have new plates made or will they fit, also there is definitely room for one at the back but at the front there doesn't look to be enough room for one to fit, can anyone help MINIALEX Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	They fit standard size plates & are available at Halfords in a range of colour for £9.99 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 08:20 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	They fit normal sized plates, you have to slide one edge in first which is why they make look like they won't fit.. the MINI has gone...

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Blackdeath MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Caerleon, S Wales Local Time: 08:20 AM Posts: 124 Offline	I've got one on the back plate on my black ONE, and it looks OK. However, if you get the ones from Halfords, spray them with clear lacquer straight away, or the chrome goes manky within the year It's a MINI hearse! ================== KAZ 5707 - Black One with white bonnet stripes

Apr 16th, 2002, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 08:20 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Blackdeath I've got one on the back plate on my black ONE, and it looks OK. However, if you get the ones from Halfords, spray them with clear lacquer straight away, or the chrome goes manky within the year I've had one on a previous car and it was fine, the only one that went a bit skanky was one that got craked, then the clear coat of plastic got chipped the MINI has gone...

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-vk- MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 08:20 AM Posts: 175 Offline	And then there is always chromedesign! click me

Apr 19th, 2002, 04:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
aubrey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 08:20 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Quote: I've got one on the back plate on my black ONE, and it looks OK. However, if you get the ones from Halfords, spray them with clear lacquer straight away, or the chrome goes manky within the year I got mine from Demon Tweeks in Wrexham and is made out of stainless steel, so it shouldn't suffer from that problem. It was about £12 if I remember correctly.

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