How to Customize License Plate Frames
Upon purchasing your car, you may notice a license plate frame advertising the dealership you bought it from or a frame matching someone else's hobby on a used car. While those frames may do their job of "framing" your license plate, they don't show other drivers what you're all about. Whether you want to show off your love of a hobby or just want to give fellow traffic goers a good laugh on the road, a customized license plate frame fitting your personality is an easy solution. With a little research and thought, your car will have a new look in no time.
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Research the laws your state may have regarding license plate frames. Look for information on your state's Department of Motor Vehicles website regarding the size of the license plate frame and what the frame is allowed to cover on the vehicle's license plate, whether or not the frame can include certain words you may wish to put on it or whether you're allowed to have a custom license plate frame at all.
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Write down some ideas you have for your license plate frame. Keep your ideas short and sweet and try to think of at least five ideas that you think will work. Once you have an idea on the frame, it might not look right so it's good to have backups ready just in case this happens. Choose ideas that are easy to read and that you'll want to have on your car for awhile.
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For a budget, check your local department stores' auto sections (Walmart or Target, for example) for pre-made "customizable" license plate frames. These frames come with movable letters, allowing you to create any phrases you want (assuming they fit in the space provided with the letters provided). This is a cheap and easy solution to customizing your license plate frames. It also allows you to reword your frame whenever you feel like doing so. Also check online (Amazon.com or Ebay.com, for example) to find this product if your local department stores doesn't carry it.
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For a more expensive option, research different custom car accessories shops on the Internet, such as Autoplates.com or Autoanything.com. This option will allow you to choose from different metals or plastics, different colors and different designs. For example, you could get a gold palm tree license plate frame with your custom words on it. For this option, preview your item multiple times with the five options of words or phrases you wrote down earlier. You'll get the best idea of what your end product will look like from any website's preview. Ensure the preview looks how you want it before placing your order.
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For a more customized look, lights can be added to the border of your license plate frame. You can do this yourself or have it added by a professional at a local custom car shop. There may be lighted frames available for the frame you order online, if you choose to do the more expensive option. Simple string LED lights can be added to the inside of the frame to illuminate your license plate. However, these are illegal in many states, so be sure to double-check on your state's DMV website before adding lights to your frame.
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Tips & Warnings
Think of ideas for your frame that match any other decor on your car, such as stickers or vanity plate.
Ideas come easily when thinking of a favorite hobby or memory.
A custom license plate frame makes a unique personalized gift for a holiday or birthday.
Always double-check with your state's laws on vanity plates and frames before spending money on one.
