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Old 23-08-2010, 03:37 PM   #1
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Default Personalised plates wq fiesta

Is there any way you guys have put on personalised plates onto a fiesta? i drilled holes into the top as the holes did not match the standards ones. now the plate sits very low and looks awkward.

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Old 23-08-2010, 04:29 PM   #2
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Yep, I made a backing plate from some galvanised steel, and mounted the plates to it!!!
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Old 23-08-2010, 07:06 PM   #3
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www.lakinplates.com.au

Got my backing plate from them. Exxy, yes, but service is amazing, quick delivery, and the plates are fantastic. Can't reccomend them enough.

Pictures on my car are on his site. They are the tits!
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Old 24-08-2010, 12:03 AM   #4
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my personalised plates fit mine without a problem.
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Old 24-08-2010, 10:52 AM   #5
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My plates would have fitted too, but being Euro plates it'd mean either screwing on the sides (drill holes exposed so future owner would need the Euro plates to conceal it) and if I screwed in the middle of the plates, they'd look stupid.

Lakin Plates are awesome!
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Old 25-08-2010, 10:27 AM   #6
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ok thanks, ill have to get a lakin adapter i got slimline plates silly me they look out of place.
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ok thanks, ill have to get a lakin adapter i got slimline plates silly me they look out of place.
You won't regret it. Makes the plates look fantastic! Good luck and let us know how you go.
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Old 26-08-2010, 03:23 PM   #8
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or just drill some holes in the middle of the plate as the dealer has done when they put the plates on the car, heaps easier without having to put on an adaptor plate and have a yukky plate around it.
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Old 26-08-2010, 04:18 PM   #9
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+1. Not a fan of the plate covers.
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Old 26-08-2010, 07:57 PM   #10
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The beauty of Lakin Plates is that you don't need a cover, mine don't have covers. Plus not everyone wants to drill through the middle of their $500+ personalized plates...
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Old 26-08-2010, 08:04 PM   #11
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I put my order in this morning and he sent me a email at 4 saying there posted i should receive them tomorrow. Am so happy my plates look very ill at the moment ill post up some pics when i fit them.
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Old 27-08-2010, 07:06 PM   #12
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Congrats mate! Be sure to post up pictures of your rig when you get the plates on :-)
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Old 30-08-2010, 01:12 PM   #13
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they look great
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Old 30-08-2010, 01:15 PM   #14
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Old 30-08-2010, 01:39 PM   #15
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I can't access the pictures mate, says I don't have the privilege to?
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Old 30-08-2010, 02:08 PM   #16
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Me three, try hosting from photobucket or something....

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Old 30-08-2010, 03:55 PM   #17
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+1

Or put em up in your gallery
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Old 30-08-2010, 04:36 PM   #18
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Old 30-08-2010, 04:45 PM   #19
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Sweet looks good, if you want the pics to show here, copy the 'img' code and it will be put into the thread...
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Old 30-08-2010, 05:11 PM   #20
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its rather dirty we've had a bit of rain lately and haven't washed it but am happy with how the plates fit properly now, lakin plated did a fantastic job very professional looking and solid when i buy another euro car i can keep the plates.
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Old 30-08-2010, 05:50 PM   #21
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Looks great Kari

Nice to know other Black WQ's that get dirty too ..... I wouldn't dare post a pic of mine just at the moment ..... we have had way too much rain & I have to travel on 2K's of dirt each way every day!!!!!
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Old 30-08-2010, 08:36 PM   #22
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Looks fantastic mate. Another happy Lakin Plates customer, definitely makes a difference hey. And he was bloody quick to post them!
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Old 30-08-2010, 10:04 PM   #23
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Looks great Kari!!
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