Which license plate frame matches best with shadowline trim w/Black Sapphire Metallic

hyde · 04-29-2024, 06:29 PM

I am trying to get a rear license plate frame, I have one that used to match my old Jet Black x5 well (honestly it was a chrome metal plate that I painted with satin black Rust-Oleum finish and it looked great, but now with black sapphire metallic and black trim, and the old frame being a bit beat up, I want to get another to go with the X3 m40i.

Can anyone recommend one because nothing really looks real online, especially the carbon fiber ones.

Thanks in advance.

X3rd Time Is a Charm · 04-30-2024, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hyde

I am trying to get a rear license plate frame, I have one that used to match my old Jet Black x5 well (honestly it was a chrome metal plate that I painted with satin black Rust-Oleum finish and it looked great, but now with black sapphire metallic and black trim, and the old frame being a bit beat up, I want to get another to go with the X3 m40i.

Can anyone recommend one because nothing really looks real online, especially the carbon fiber ones.

Thanks in advance.

https://a.co/d/1OnPYul

I got this one on Amazon. It fits perfectly and doesn’t block any of the legible portion of the plate . I know Jersey just changed the law but, I’m sure some states still don’t allow the lettering of the plate to be blocked.

PK2348 · 04-30-2024, 12:10 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Rottweiler · 04-30-2024, 02:54 PM

https://www.rogueengineering.com/Rog...me_p_1429.html

Yes, I got one

hyde · 04-30-2024, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

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Originally Posted by Rottweiler

https://www.rogueengineering.com/Rog...me_p_1429.html

Yes, I got one

Forgive my ignorance, is that a well known brand or some special type of metal?

Rottweiler · 04-30-2024, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

Thanks for the suggestions.

Forgive my ignorance, is that a well known brand or some special type of metal?

I detect the low level sarcasm and don’t mind it at all

It is indeed ridiculously pricey for what it is, but I bought their (RE) strut braces which I like a ton, and figured I’d grab this too

“You gotta support the team”

https://youtu.be/67oHmXBLzII?feature=shared

SpencerPJ · 04-30-2024, 05:34 PM

Been happy with my basic one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gr8ZongB58 · 04-30-2024, 05:37 PM

You can go ham with IND paint matched plate frames 😅

$$125.00$$

Oldguysrule · 04-30-2024, 05:51 PM

Get a can of genuine touch up in a rattle can and paint your own.

joebie3 · 05-01-2024, 07:55 AM

I went with a silicone one, pretty minimalistic which I like.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

bocabimmer · 05-01-2024, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

I went with a silicone one, pretty minimalistic which I like.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That’s kind of interesting actually.

Flippco · 05-01-2024, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

I went with a silicone one, pretty minimalistic which I like.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this too and have been impressed with it!

hyde · 05-01-2024, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Flippco

I have this too and have been impressed with it!

I just posted something not sure what happened to it, posting again..
Do these fade, how long have you had it? I am worried about NY weather that could be 30's overnight into 70s at noon in some days, not to mention sub zero winters or scorching summers.

Although I had weathertech front bumper plate frame (not the crazy sticking out ones, but this one: https://www.amazon.com/WeatherTech-B...dp/B00YJIOBOA/ and it never really faded but it wasn't dark black anyway, that was my favorite since I used to park on street, not I don't have front frame yet and will try to get away with it as long as I can..

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Originally Posted by Oldguysrule

Get a can of genuine touch up in a rattle can and paint your own.

Do they make them as spray? The ones I bought were all lip-stick sized cans with small brush/pad applicators.

nyalpine90 · 05-01-2024, 03:50 PM

i have one that BMW sent me- white frame with different colors.
where i live, i need 2 and for the life of me i cannot find it online lol

Flippco · 05-01-2024, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

I just posted something not sure what happened to it, posting again..
Do these fade, how long have you had it? I am worried about NY weather that could be 30's overnight into 70s at noon in some days, not to mention sub zero winters or scorching summers.

I live in MN and they're still holding up after 2 years. And that includes changing plates in the middle of Jan. They were still easy to take out the plate and fit the new plate.

joebie3 · 05-02-2024, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hyde

I just posted something not sure what happened to it, posting again..
Do these fade, how long have you had it? I am worried about NY weather that could be 30's overnight into 70s at noon in some days, not to mention sub zero winters or scorching summers.

I concur with Flippco, I've had no issues with mine, had it a year and it's been through some pretty nasty cold weather.

BobBMWX3 · 05-02-2024, 10:59 AM

This goes perfectly with any color...

https://www.autolicenseplatesandfram...ducts_id=23069

hyde · 05-03-2024, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BobBMWX3

This goes perfectly with any color...

https://www.autolicenseplatesandfram...ducts_id=23069

No Barca version?

Edit. I'll take https://www.autolicenseplatesandfram...ducts_id=23067

BobBMWX3 · 05-04-2024, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hyde

No Barca version?

Edit. I'll take https://www.autolicenseplatesandfram...ducts_id=23067

I have liked the frame. Good quality and looks nice.

hyde · 05-09-2024, 10:54 PM

I ordered this from Amazon, I thought it would be thin cheap material but it's pretty sturdy metal and I think it looks good I just need to replace the screws with ones that has caps.

838 · 05-10-2024, 04:08 AM

... on this frame currently

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Gr8ZongB58 Your Average B58'er 271 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 19' X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	You can go ham with IND paint matched plate frames 😅 $$125.00$$ __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - MHD STG2 HPFP E40ish \| MHD FlexFuel Kit \| TU HPFP \| xHP stg 3 \| VRSF catless downpipe \| MST intake \| BMS occ \| Verus turbo heat shield \| P3 V3 gauge w/ P3 ESVA \| FTP Charge Pipe \| RossRacing PCV v1 VTA \| MSS Springs \| RES Exhaust w/o valves \| Vossen HF-5 21x9.5/10.5 265/295 PS4S \| Yellow DRLs \|
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