Which license plate frame do you use?

[kelvincheu]

License plate frame for the front and back of CX-5. I am trying to get rid of the dealer's frame, but w/o a nice frame the car doesn't look nice.

There are several designs in the US market. Most states now require slim design (i.e., the top of the frame between 2 screws must not block the state name at all. The choices are:

chrome or black?
If chrome, brush or polished mirror finish?
Slim bottom or regular bottom?
Mazda logo, Mazda word, Zoom Zoom?

Genuine Mazda frames are $35 and above. I kinda like the black Zoom Zoom frame bcoz the letters stands out shining. Is there other alternative source/vendor? I've checked ebay, amazon.

Thanks.

 

[Navyniceguy]

I just ordered a brushed version of the "zoom-zoom" frame for the front ($28), and brushed one with the mazda logo and "Mazda" for the back ($30). Got them from Amazon.

 

[STE92VE]

I get my frames here: http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/au...r-coated-brushed/custom-license-plate-frames/

Fair prices, good quality, comes with mounting hardware and cover caps.

 

[McFlyfi]

Mine is a chrome and black 2012 LA Kings Stanley Cup Champion model...(cheers2)

 

[Kelseyx]

I took the dealer frames off and remounted with out any frames. Wasn't about to advertise the dealer for free...they got enough of my $$$$.

 

[white13cx5]

I ended up buying some REAL carbon fiber license plates. They look really nice.

 

[STE92VE]

I ended up buying some REAL carbon fiber license plates. They look really nice.

For the price of REAL carbon fiber, they better!

 

[nizzy1115]

I have a chrome chicago bears one. White Zoom zoom is a decal below my rear hatch center light.

 

[Bopper]

Where are the Mazdas247 frames?

 

[jrtouareg]

Does the CX-5 even come with a front license plate bracket or are you guys just screwing the front plates right onto the front bumper where the dimples are marked? My wife's CX-9 came with its own front license plate bracket. Come to think of it, all cars I've had in the past came with its specific license plate bracket.

 

[STE92VE]

Dealer just screwed the front plate into the bumper.

 

[SayNoToPistons]

^ Wantagh drilled the bumper even though I requested them not to. The day before I picked it up, it didn't have the holes in bumper . They didn't mount the plates though. I still haven't mounted my plates. It's been nearly four months.

Here's what I'm using. Gloss black frame for a cleaner matching look. Black Mica actually looks nearly charcoal with the mica flakes at some angles, so I might respray the frame with metallic silver and put a coat or two of gloss black on it.

 

[MazdaDriverNJ]

I have these:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Diamonds-License-Plate-Frame-Chrome/16792381
Just noticed they also come in black - would've preferred that at the time of purchase, oh well.

Word of caution if your frame covers your state, or any info on the plate - well at least here in NJ a friend got a ticket for that.. The frame was 1" thick and covered the words 'New Jersey'. Stopped for something else but got that too.

 

[egagdesigns]

I got the genuine Mazda CX-5 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)) from the dealer for a reasonable $32. It looks pretty slick with the metro gray color.

 

[NinjaNoises]

I use my school's alumni frame. But if you want a clean look, just go frame-less!

 

[chinq6t]

Bought black frames off eBay for like $8

 

[crysto4]

I got the Weathertechs that have the clear cover. Price Plus at 30. each but very nice, clean look.