2D printed number plates
There are no raised digits on a printed plate. The black characters sit flat on the reflective backing. Choose white for the front, yellow for the rear, or both for a pair.
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The main difference is the face of the characters: flat print, rounded gel or raised acrylic. Compare the photographs and prices below using the same front-and-rear plate size.
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Compare the same plate size and quantity. The prices below are for 520 × 111mm front and rear plates, standard spacing, no badge, no border and no tint. Free Tracked 48 Delivery. Tracked 24 £4.99, free on orders of £40 or more.
| Finish | Character face | Profile options | Pair price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D printed number plates | Flat black printed characters | Flat finish | £19.99 |
| 3D gel number plates | Raised gel with a rounded face | Domed gel profile | £26.99 |
| 4D number plates | Raised acrylic with a flat face | 3mm or 5mm acrylic | £26.99 |
| 4D gel number plates | Acrylic base with a rounded gel top | 3mm or 5mm acrylic base, plus gel | £29.99 |
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3D gel number plates
The top and edges of each gel character are rounded. From the side, you see a domed profile rather than the straight edge of an acrylic digit.
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4D number plates
Both depths use the same character shape. A 5mm digit stands 2mm further from the plate than a 3mm digit, so the difference is most noticeable from the side. The letters do not get wider or taller.
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4D gel number plates
The acrylic base raises the character from the plate; the gel gives it a rounded face. Choose 4D Gel if you want both the depth of acrylic and the curved surface of gel.
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Short and Hex describe plate formats. Printed, Gel and Acrylic describe the digits. Pressed metal has its own construction; motorbike plates use their own layout and compatible options.
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