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A 4D rear number plate with our 5mm letter style

4D 5mm Acrylic

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Price:
£54.99 Per Pair
Front Plate Standard:
Included
Rear Plate Standard:
Included
Front Plate Hex:
+£10
Rear Plate Hex:
+£10
Front Plate Shortened:
+£5
Rear Plate Shortened:
+£5
Rear Plate Oversize:
+£5
Rear Plate 4 x 4 Square:
+£5
  • A rear number plate with the word "STANDARD" printed on it where the registration would normally be printed
  • A hex rear number plate featuring the text "HEX"
  • A Utopia Plates shortened rear number plate featuring the word "SHORT"
  • A rear number plate with the word "STANDARD" printed on it where the registration would normally be printed
  • A hex rear number plate featuring the text "HEX"
  • A Utopia Plates shortened rear number plate featuring the word "SHORT"
  • Oversize rear number plate featuring the text "OVERSIZE"
  • A 4x4 rear UK number plate with the text 4X4 REAR printed on it
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the Union Flag and the letters UK
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the St George's flag and the letters ENG
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the Saltire and the letters "SCO" below
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the Welsh Dragon flag and word "CYMRU"
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate, featuring the Green Flash section to signify the vehicle is an EV
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the Union Flag and the letters UK
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the St George's flag and the letters ENG
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the Saltire and the letters "SCO" below
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate featuring the Welsh Dragon flag and word "CYMRU"
  • The leftmost edge of a rear number plate, featuring the Green Flash section to signify the vehicle is an EV
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4D Number Plates (5mm Depth)

Understanding 4D 5mm Number Plates

This guide provides detailed information about 4D number plates with a 5mm character depth, a popular option for vehicle owners looking to enhance their vehicle's appearance while adhering to legal standards.

What Defines a 4D 5mm Number Plate?

4D number plates are distinguished by their raised characters. The "5mm" specifically refers to the thickness of the laser-cut acrylic characters which are bonded to the plate surface. This construction creates a prominent, three-dimensional effect.

Key Features and Construction:

  • Character Depth and Material: Characters are precisely laser-cut from 5mm thick acrylic, offering a distinct, raised profile. This process ensures sharp, well-defined edges for each letter and number.
  • Manufacturing Process: Advanced laser-cutting technology is employed to produce the characters, ensuring accuracy and consistency. These are then applied to a British Standard 145e compliant reflective backing plate.
  • Sizing and Customisation:
    • Standard UK Size: The default dimensions are 520mm x 111mm, suitable for most vehicles.
    • Shortened Plates: Plates can be custom-cut to a shorter length, depending on the registration number. A 16mm margin is typically maintained around the registration for a balanced look.
    • Hexagonal Plates: An alternative shape, often chosen for specific vehicle aesthetics, can also be sized according to the registration.
  • Legal Compliance (UK):
    • DVLA Conformation: 4D style plates, including those with 5mm raised characters, are considered legal for road use in the UK, falling under the regulations for 3D (raised character) plates.
    • Font and Spacing: All plates are produced using the mandatory Charles Wright font and adhere to correct spacing requirements.
    • Manufacturer Details: Plates include the manufacturer's name (Utopia Plates) and postcode, as legally required.
    • British Standard: Plates are certified to BS AU 145e, the current UK standard for number plates, indicating they meet requirements for durability, reflectiveness, and visibility.

Obtaining Road-Legal 4D 5mm Plates:

  • Document Verification: To comply with DVLA regulations for the supply of number plates, verification of original identity and entitlement documents is necessary.
  • Exclusively Road-Legal: We supply number plates intended for road use. "Show plates" or novelty plates that do not meet legal requirements are not offered.

Manufacturing, Quality, and Delivery:

  • Component Quality: We utilise high-quality, British-manufactured components in the production of our number plates.
  • Quality Control: A stringent quality control process is in place to inspect components and finished plates to ensure they meet our standards. We aim for a product that is both aesthetically pleasing and durable.
  • Durability: The plates are designed to withstand pressure washing and are resistant to fading from sunlight.
  • Royal Mail Dispatch Options:
    • Tracked 24: Aimed for next working day delivery.
    • Tracked 48: Aimed for delivery within two working days.
    • Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Next Day for guaranteed next working day delivery.
    • Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm for guaranteed next working day delivery by 1pm.
    • Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am for guaranteed next working day delivery by 9am for super important orders.
  • Dispatch Schedule: Please note that dispatch does not occur on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Warranty:

A 36-month warranty is provided, covering manufacturing defects such as water ingress, or failures of the materials.

Additional Plate Options:

We also provide plates in other common sizes:

Fixing Kits:

To assist with attaching your new number plates, we offer tested fixing kits:

  • Sticky Fixer Kits: Includes 10 industrial-strength adhesive pads, sufficient for one front and one rear plate.
  • Screw Fixing Kits: Includes 4 screws, 2 white screw caps, and 2 yellow screw caps.

Further Information:

For additional queries, please refer to our FAQ page or use our contact page to get in touch.

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