transitman Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Here's how it looks on mine. Detroit, I removed the spacers, kept the nips and it fits nice and tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Mustang Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Here's how it looks on mine. Detroit, I removed the spacers, kept the nips and it fits nice and tight. Very nice... now yours also looks almost too good. Not too good though, just on the border between kickass and too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgdr57 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Here's how it looks on mine. Detroit, I removed the spacers, kept the nips and it fits nice and tight. I must admit, the chrome is a nice touch. I'm installing my plate tomorrow, the frame has been on there since day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Very nice... now yours also looks almost too good. Not too good though, just on the border between kickass and too good. Thanks, it really dresses up the back nicely. I believe the border between kick ass and too good is kick ass good. I must admit, the chrome is a nice touch. I'm installing my plate tomorrow, the frame has been on there since day one. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74stang Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 We just need to get plates like europe, they have plates to fit the cars... some US shaped, some long and rectangular (typical europe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapBoyPCS Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) Just an FYI: I ordered plate frames from this company in Florida a few years ago for my current Focus. They were made in the USA, and they also had Ford's "authorization" sticker saying it was licensed. It's similar to the frames you all posted, but they can put "Focus" at the base. I emailed them a month ago whether they have the new Focus font, and they will have it (soon). Here is how they should look (they sent me these samples): I'm on the fence which one to get for a Red Candy SE Hatchback. I was thinking the rear can get the chrome treatment. The front I may go with a generic frame and cover (and even then I'm debating whether to get a clear or smoked plastic cover). Company Link: http://www.autostuff...fordframes.html -- If you want the new font, you need to specify it in the order. Otherwise, you'll get the older (pre 2012) fonts. Here's how the original fit: Edited August 5, 2011 by GapBoyPCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgdr57 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Just an FYI: I ordered plate frames from this company in Florida a few years ago for my current Focus. They were made in the USA, and they also had Ford's "authorization" sticker saying it was licensed. It's similar to the frames you all posted, but they can put "Focus" at the base. I emailed them a month ago whether they have the new Focus font, and they will have it (soon). Here is how they should look (they sent me these samples): I'm on the fence which one to get for a Red Candy SE Hatchback. I was thinking the rear can get the chrome treatment. The front I may go with a generic frame and cover (and even then I'm debating whether to get a clear or smoked plastic cover). Company Link: http://www.autostuff...fordframes.html -- If you want the new font, you need to specify it in the order. Otherwise, you'll get the older (pre 2012) fonts. Plate frames with the 2012 Focus logo have been available in my local Ford dealer's parts department since May when I got my Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRG Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 A plastic smoked one from auto zone made the plate in front look a lot less hideous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroux Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Here in Mass, if you have on older "green" colored plate you only need the one (which I have thankfully, the front looks so much better without). As for the rear plate mount, I too saw that it had only the bumpers. But I also noticed that the middle of the bumpers were hollow. I found a couple of small sheetmetal screws and was able to thread into the center of these bumpers (I have caps that go over the screws for the plate frame, snaps over a plastic cup that is under the screw). You'd never know it and it's pretty secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRG Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 My truck has the green plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jben1024 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Simple Fix. All you do is pull out bottom bumpers and go to auto parts store and get plastic inserts just like on the top mounting screws. I also replaced all screws with 4 new stainless tamper screws. screws with plastic inserts $4 Advance Auto Parts. Plate frame $10 Target. Edited October 31, 2011 by jben1024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jben1024 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Anyone else annoyed that the 2012 (at least the hatchback, maybe both) only has 2 screws to attach the license plate? The bottom 2 license plate holes sit on rubber bumpers.... however, if you use a license plate frame, it wobbles and will probably make a stupid sound when you hit bumps. Any solutions? Looks like bumper holes are round and screwmate holes are square so I dont think I can just get 2 more screwmates and tighten this baby down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jben1024 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Check my post #36 on 2nd page. Just remove bottom bumpers and replace with inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Mustang Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Check my post #36 on 2nd page. Just remove bottom bumpers and replace with inserts. Thanks, your idea is really good. Luckily, the Griot's frame I got way above has worked fine and no vibration sound when closing hatch or hitting bumps. Looks great almost a year later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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