Custom license plate frames are an excellent way to express your individuality and showcase your creativity. You can also promote your business or maybe a club or sport you might be involved with! Custom license plate frames are a perfect way to add a personal touch to your vehicle. You can also just simply make a funny statement to make people near you on the road laugh! There are so many different options when it comes to customizing license plate frames. So how do you order a custom license plate frame?
A Step by Step Guide to Ordering Custom License Plate Frames
Step 1: Gather Materials and Tools
You will need to make sure y
ou have all of the right materials for this project to start. You will need a blank license plate frame of your choice. For the customization you have a variety of options. You can paint the frame or add decals. You will also need masking tape, a screwdriver and any other additional decorative elements you want to incorporate. You can order hardware kits to ensure you are getting all of the proper screws and washers too.
Step 2: Choosing Your Frame
Select a license plate frame that suits your own style, preferences and needs. You will want to consider things like the color of your car. The style of the frame. As well as the size. Each state in the U.S. has specific rules and regulations for license plates as well as their frames. It’s helpful to look this up before starting your design. Check out license plate frame style laws to get a better idea of what you can and cannot do.
Step 3: Prepare the Frame
Plan your design but keep in mind the purpose of your frame. The purpose of your frame will help guide you with your design. Is it a promotional frame for your business? Then you may want to include your company logo and tagline. Is it a statement piece to let everyone know where you went to school? You may want to add your alma mater logo, or your fraternity or sorority slogan. You can go old school and sketch your ideas out on paper or use a graphic design software. Our design tool also allows you to fully design your custom license plate easily by adding text, changing colors, adding design elements, clipart and more.
Step 4: Prepare the frame
Ensure your frame is clean and free of any residue. Whether you are painting your frame or adding decals, you will want to sand or prime your surface. Priming the surface will help with the paint adherence. Sanding will help create a smooth surface.
Step 5: Apply Paint or Decals
Choosing the appropriate paint for the frame is important. There are specific paints made for painting on plastic, metal, and acrylic surfaces. There are also multi-purpose paints thatmay work well for multiple surfaces. You will also want to make decisions about whether you want to spray paint or hand paint the surface. Spray paint can help create a smooth even layer for your background. For decals, ordering vinyl lettering or transfer stickers is an excellent option. They are often available in a wide variety of colors and can be fully customized with different sizes and fonts.
Step 6: Dry and Cure
Whether you painted or used decals only, you will want to allow sufficient drying and setting time for your frame before installing it to your car.
Step 7: Installation
Installation is the last step and most fun! It helps to remove your license plate and wipe it clean first. Then you will want to insert your plate into your frame using the tabs on your frame. Properly align the frame on your license plate and secure i
t using a screwdriver and screws. Now you can take a step back and admire your new custom license plate frame!
If you are interested in creating your own fully custom, hand made frame check out our blank license plate frame options. You can buy bulk quantities of blank license plate frames or small quantities too in a variety of different material types and styles. If you would rather order a completely custom, fully printed frame you can buy custom printed license plate frames as well. You can order silk-screened frames, digitally printed frames and more!
