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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

SilveradoSaver

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Hello,

 

Kind of a basic accessory, but was wondering if anyone has some solid looking license plate frames they can recommend? They can be branded Chevy/Silverado or not.

 

I have a "chrome" one on my truck and it's covered in rust right now. I scraped most of it off and just painted it black but I'm assuming that will look like crap shortly.

 

Second question: Is there anything clear that I could spray on a new license plate frame to protect it? I know it sounds silly, but I like to take care of my truck and a rusted out frame looks awful.

 

Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

SilveradoSaver

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I keep it simple and go all black. Had one of these on the back of my Tahoe for about 18 months and it held up well. Still have it, but will be going to buy two new ones this week for the new truck. Can't beat the price.

 

https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9220793/00077

 

 

 

The back one is fine on my truck, it's the one on the front that gets destroyed. Legally need to have it here in British Columbia unfortunately.

RHStansbury Enthusiast

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The back one is fine on my truck, it's the one on the front that gets destroyed. Legally need to have it here in British Columbia unfortunately.

Not sure why you couldn't run this on the front. I'm going to run it front and back. The black blends in nicely, and gives everything a nice finished look.

RHStansbury Enthusiast

RHStansbury

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Just realized I posted the wrong frame. It was the right company, just wrong product. Here's what I was running on the Tahoe.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Cruiser-Accessories-21350-Slim-Black/dp/B00032K9RO/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1483924128&sr=1-5&keywords=Cruiser+Accessories+Black+License+Plate+Frame&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7020099011%7C7020095011

DAY11 Enthusiast

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I don't have one on my truck now but I ran a stainless plate frame for years on other vehicles. Doesn't quite shine as bright as chrome but never had to deal with rust.

 

Bought a couple over the years on eBay. It may take some searching but worth the trouble

Colossus Senior Enthusiast

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Just make sure you don't throw on a tinted frame/cover or a frame that it too thick that it cuts off view of the license plate state and expiration tag. CSP and many agencies here are using that as grounds for pulling you over. Which I happen to agree with.

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

SilveradoSaver

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I don't have one on my truck now but I ran a stainless plate frame for years on other vehicles. Doesn't quite shine as bright as chrome but never had to deal with rust.

 

Bought a couple over the years on eBay. It may take some searching but worth the trouble

 

 

Good call. I'll search and see what I can come up with.

 

http://www.weathertech.com/billet-plate-frame/- Overkill? lol

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