Character Styles
2D Printed
Have you just bought a new registration? Are your current plates worn, faded, or damaged? If so, a set of our Standard Printed Number Plates will ensure your vehicle remains DVLA compliant.
3D Gel
Make a lasting impression wherever you go and experience the next dimension of customisation – the future of personalised automotive design! Our 3D Gel plates are perfect for those who desire a sleek and relaxed style.
4D
Make a lasting impression wherever you go and experience the next dimension of customisation – the future of personalised automotive design! Our 4D Gel plates are perfect for those who desire a sleek and relaxed style.
4D Gel
Make a lasting impression wherever you go and experience the next dimension of customisation – the future of personalised automotive design! Our 4D 3mm Gel plates are perfect for those who love our rounded look but desire more depth from their characters.
Standard Printed
- Replacement standard printed plates
- Manufactured from robust impact-modified acrylic
- Thermal ribbon printed reflective
- 100% UK road legal & MOT compliant
- Free fixings – sticky pads & screws
3D GEL
- Characters on 3D Number Plates made using domed gel resin
- Plates are professionally laser cut with extreme precision
- Adhered using ultra-strong VHB adhesive, ensuring ultimate security
- 100% UK road legal & MOT compliant
- Free fixings – sticky pads & screws
3D Number Plates from PlatePlus
Customise your vehicle with our premium 3D number plates. 3D gel characters are constructed from a gel polyurethane resin. In contrast, characters on its 4D plate counterpart are manufactured from laser-cut black acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate), which is composed of acrylic acid polymers due to a polymerisation reaction. This is the key difference between 3D gel plates and 4D plates.
Are 3D Number Plates Road Legal?
Yes, our 3D reg plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, as they adhere to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e).
- The font style we use for all our number plates is Charles Wright, which is the standardised legal font in the UK.
- The Government/DVLA have confirmed that three-dimensional characters are legal and compliant with motoring laws.
4D Acrylic
- Characters on 4D Number Plates made using impact-modified acrylic
- 4D Plates are professionally laser cut with extreme precision
- Adhered using ultra-strong VHB adhesive, ensuring ultimate security
- 4D Acrylic Plates are 100% UK road legal & MOT compliant
- Free fixing kit included – sticky pads & screws
4D Number Plates from PlatePlus
Customise your vehicle with our premium 4D number plates. 4D characters are manufactured from laser-cut black acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate), which is composed of acrylic acid polymers due to a polymerisation reaction. In contrast, its 3D plate counterpart is constructed from a gel polyurethane resin. This is the key difference between 3D gel plates and 4D plates.
Are 4D Number Plates Road Legal?
Yes, our 4D plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, as they adhere to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e).
- The font style we use for all our number plates is Charles Wright, which is the standardised legal font in the UK.
- The Government/DVLA have confirmed that three-dimensional characters are legal and compliant with motoring laws.
- This includes ‘4D’ plates; 4D is just an industry standard name – these plates are still 3D/three-dimensional.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3D AND 4D?
3D (Gel)
- 3D Number Plates
- Gel Resin Characters
- Rounded Style (Domed)
- Smaller Depth
4D (Acrylic)
- 4D Number Plates - 3mm Acrylic
- Acrylic Characters
- Bolder Style (Solid)
- Greater Depths
4D GEL
- Characters on 4D Gel Number Plates = Acrylic + Gel topping
- Plates are professionally laser cut with extreme precision
- Adhered using ultra-strong VHB adhesive, ensuring ultimate security
- 4D Gel Plates are 100% UK road legal & MOT compliant
- Free fixings – sticky pads & screws
WHAT IS 4D GEL?
- Characters = Acrylic + Gel Topping
- Bolder Style & Domed
- Greater Depths
4D Gel Number Plates from PlatesPlus
Customise your vehicle with our premium 4D Gel number plates. 4D Gel characters consist of both acrylic and gel. 4D characters are manufactured from laser-cut black acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate), which is composed of acrylic acid polymers due to a polymerisation reaction. In contrast, its 3D plate counterpart (referring to gel) is constructed from a gel polyurethane resin. Therefore, to create 4D Gel plates, a gel topping is applied to an acrylic character. This creates a raised profile, as well as a domed styling.
Are 4D Gel Plates Road Legal?
Yes, our 4D Gel plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, as they adhere to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e).
- The font style we use for all our number plates is Charles Wright, which is the standardised legal font in the UK.
- The Government/DVLA have confirmed that three-dimensional characters are legal and compliant with motoring laws.
- This includes '4D' plates; 4D is just an industry standard name – these plates are still 3D/three-dimensional.
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4D 3mm
4D 3mm Gel
4D 5mm
4D 5mm Gel
Full number plate options
Badge options
What sets our 4D Gel plates apart?
- PREMIUM QUALITY - at PlatesPlus, we exclusively use the highest-quality materials available on the market. We combine deluxe acrylic with laser-cut gloss black characters to create our iconic 3mm depth, to which we add the domed gel resin to produce the sleek, rounded look. This formula has been tested extensively to maximise plate durability and retention.
- 100% UK ROAD LEGAL & MOT COMPLIANT - Our 4D Gel number plates are completely legal for use on UK roads. Furthermore, they are also MOT compliant, so you can rest assured your 4D experience will be carefree.
- DVLA REGISTERED MANUFACTURER - As a DVLA-registered number plate supplier, we ensure our plates conform to the British Standard, BSAU 145e. If the registration has been spaced correctly by the customer, our 4D Gel plates will be made with the mandatory supplier details and the British Standard printed on the lower-middle and lower-right side areas of the plates.
- PROFESSIONALLY LASER CUT - We use cutting-edge laser technology to bring you the best quality badges and plates available on the market.
- ANPR CAMERA CERTIFIED - RIGOROUS TESTING - Our plates undergo vigorous testing procedures to ensure they adhere to each and every legal parameter set out by the DVLA. This includes a state-of-the-art ANPR camera test, so you can rest assured we comply with Police regulations. Our plates have even been tested by our local constabulary, and we’re pleased to say they passed with flying colours.
- HEAVY-DUTY DURABILITY - Our 4D Gel plates have been tested extensively in order to maximise their durability and premium condition. As a result, the plates are weather-proof, and they can even withstand being jet-washed from distances over 1.5m.
- EASY INSTALLATION WITH FREE STICKY PADS - We include a free pack of sticky pads in your delivery for every plate ordered. These 10 strips provide an extremely strong grip which allows for a quick and easy installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 4D Gel number plates road legal?
Yes, our 4D Gel number plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, as they adhere to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e).
WHAT MAKES 4D GEL CHARACTERS ROAD LEGAL?
Number plates must have characters which comply with the criteria set out in BS AU 145e.
- They must display solid black characters in the prescribed Charles Wright typeface which complies with the rules governing size, spacing, grouping and positioning.
- Number plates may optionally have raised 3D characters of plain black colour (known as "4D" number plates) provided that they meet all requirements of British Standard BS AU 145e.
WHAT MAKES NUMBER PLATES ROAD LEGAL?
All number plates are governed by the regulations set out in the British Standard 145e.
NUMBER PLATES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
- They must be the correct size as specified in the rules.
- The background of front plates must be the prescribed reflective white colour and rear plates must be the prescribed reflective yellow colour.
- They must have reflective properties complying with British Standard BS AU 145e.
- They must have physical resilience properties complying with British Standard BS AU 145e.
- They must display solid black characters in the prescribed Charles Wright typeface that comply with the rules governing size, spacing, grouping and positioning.
- They must bear the supplier's name and postcode and the manufacturer's mark.
- They must bear the current British Standard number, BS AU 145e.
What documents do I need to submit?
As a DVLA registered number plate suppler, it is our responsibility to check your legal entitlement to the registration you are asking us to manufacture. You will need to provide 2 document reference numbers that prove your name & address, and entitlement to the registration. These reference numbers must be traceable to you (the consumer) and can be obtained from us by the police, the DVLA or the DVSA without notice at any time for any reason. We are required by law to collect this information from you.
YOU CAN USE THE FOLLOWING TO CONFIRM YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS:
- Driving licence, with or without a photo (doesn’t have to be issued in the UK)
- Utility bill, Council Tax or rates bill in Northern Ireland (from the last 6 months)
- Bank or building society statement (from the last 6 months)
- National identity card (issued by the government of a state or territory other than the United Kingdom)
- You can use the following to confirm your entitlement to the registration:vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
YOU CAN USE THE FOLLOWING TO CONFIRM YOUR ENTITLEMENT TO THE REGISTRATION: VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (V5C)
- New keeper slip (green slip)
- A certificate of entitlement (V750) to the number
- A retention document (V778)
- A renewal reminder for vehicle tax or SORN (V11)
- A temporary registration certificate (V379)
- A number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
- An electronic number plate authorisation certificate (eV948) or an electronic trailer number plate authorisation certificate (eV948/2)
- UK trailer registration certificate (VTRC)
Do your plates come with a warranty?
Yes, all number plate orders come with a free 1-year warranty.
Please see our ‘Warranty Policy‘ page for more information.
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Legality
As a DVLA-registered manufacturer and supplier of number plates, Aplates must ensure all of our road legal plates comply with the British Standard. Thus, please note that by law we must include our company name, postcode and the current BSAU number on our road legal plates. The font style we use for all our number plates is Charles Wright, which is the standardised legal font in the UK. The Government/DVLA have confirmed that three-dimensional characters are legal and compliant with motoring laws. This includes ‘4D’ plates; 4D is just an industry standard name – these plates are still 3D/three-dimensional.
Why Choose PLATEPLUS?
We have invested heavily in the equipment required to produce premium, high-quality products. This is exemplified in each frame strip printed, badges and every plate we make, as we ensure the utmost care throughout the production process. Professionalism is paramount to everything we do here at PlatePlus. Therefore, we endeavour to provide customers with the very best experience available on the market.
About Us
Founded in 2021, PlatePlus has undergone intense growth over the past few years. Consequently, our operation has expanded significantly, and we now boast two premises: a manufacturing workshop and an assembly unit; both of which are located in Westbury, Wiltshire.
