4D Gel Number Plates
FREE DELIVERY
3-Year Warranty
100% Road Legal
Premium Quality
Excellent Service
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3D AND 4D?
3D (Gel)
- Gel Resin Characters
- Rounded Style (Domed)
- Smaller Depth
4D (Acrylic)
- Acrylic Characters
- Bolder Style (Solid)
- Greater Depths (3/5mm)
SO, WHAT’S 4D GEL?
4D (Gel)
- Characters = Acrylic + Gel Topping
- Bolder Style & Domed
- Greater Depths (3/5mm)
4D Gel Number Plates from Plate Guy
Customize your vehicle with our premium 4D Gel number plates. At Plate Guy, we offer a unique and stylish way to enhance your vehicle’s appearance with our high-quality 4D Gel number plates.
What Are 4D Gel Number Plates?
4D Gel characters are composed of both acrylic and gel materials. The characters are crafted from laser-cut black Perspex® acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate), a durable and high-quality material made from acrylic acid polymers through a polymerization reaction. In contrast, our gel option features a gel polyurethane resin, providing a distinct look and feel.
To create our 4D Gel plates, we apply a gel topping to the acrylic characters. This process results in a raised profile and a domed styling that sets our plates apart from traditional options.
Are 4D Gel Plates Road Legal?
Yes! At Plate Guy, our 4D Gel plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, adhering to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e). Here are a few reasons why you can trust our plates:
- Legal Font: The font style we use for all our number plates is Charles Wright, the standardized legal font in the UK.
- Government Compliance: The Government/DVLA has confirmed that three-dimensional characters are legal and compliant with motoring laws, including 4D plates. The term “4D” is simply an industry standard name; these plates are indeed three-dimensional.
WHAT SETS OUR PLATES APART
At Aplates, we exclusively use the highest-quality materials available on the market. We combine deluxe acrylic with laser-cut gloss black characters to produce our premium products. This formula has been tested extensively to maximise plate durability and retention.
Unless they’re marked and advertised as Show plates, our number plates are completely legal for use on UK roads. Furthermore, they are also MOT compliant, so you can rest assured your personalised experience will be carefree.
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 and the character type selected is road legal, our 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.
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.
We use cutting-edge laser technology to bring you the best quality plates available on the market.
Our 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.
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
Yes, our 4D number plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, as they adhere to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e).
What makes 4D 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.
Yes, our 3D number plates are 100% UK road legal and MOT compliant, as they adhere to the current British Standard (BS AU 145e).
What makes 3D 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 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.
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.
No, Show plates are illegal for use on public UK roads – they are strictly intended for Show purposes only.
Following the latest iteration of the British Standard (BSAU 145e) in September 2021, various number plate styles (including 4D Krystal, 4D Neon Gel and Carbon Gel) are no longer road legal in the UK.
Consequently, Aplates strictly sell these as Show plates. This means they are printed without our manufacturer details and the British Standard.
We offer various plate sizes.
Front & Rear plates:
Standard Oblong: 520 mm x 111 mm (20″ x 4.3″)
18-Inch: 462 mm x 111 mm (18″ x 4.3″)
16-Inch: 405 mm x 111 mm (16″ x 4.3″)
14-Inch: 355 mm x 111 mm (14″ x 4.3″)
Rear plates only:
4×4 Square: 279 mm x 203 mm (11″ x 8″)
Range Rover: 533 mm x 152 mm (21″ x 6″)
Motorcycle: 229 mm x 178 mm (9″ x 7″)
We offer the following border styles:
- 4D (3mm/5mm)
- Printed (Black, Red, Green, Blue)
- 4D Krystal (Red, Green, Orange, Blue, Clear)
We offer the following badge styles:
- Electric Vehicle (4D Printed & UK – 4D Printed, Gel & UK – Gel, Printed & UK – Printed)
- 4D Printed (UK, England, Scotland, Wales)
- 4D (UK, England, Scotland, Wales)
- Gel (UK, England, Scotland, Wales)
- Printed (UK, England, Scotland, Wales)
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)
- 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)
Yes, all number plate orders come with a free 3-year warranty.
Please see our ‘Warranty Policy’ page for more information.
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Road Legal & Compliant
As a registered supplier of UK number plates, Plate Guy ensures that all road-legal plates adhere to British Standards (BS AU 145e). Our number plates feature the required details, including our company name, postcode, and the current BSAU number. We use the legally required Charles Wright font, ensuring compliance with DVLA regulations. 4D plates, despite the name, are fully compliant as three-dimensional plates approved for road use.
Why Choose Plate Guy?
At Plate Guy, we’ve invested in the best technology and equipment to ensure the highest standards in every number plate we produce. Each plate is crafted with care, precision, and a focus on quality. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, offering not only superior products but also a seamless buying experience.
About Plate Guy
Established with a passion for automotive design, Plate Guy has quickly grown into a trusted supplier of 4D Gel and 3D plates in the UK. With thousands of satisfied customers, our brand is synonymous with premium quality and top-tier service. We’re dedicated to providing the best in personalised number plates, helping car owners elevate their vehicles’ style.
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