Number plates are a legal requirement for all vehicles driven on public roads. They are used to identify your vehicle, and make it easier to read from a distance. Number plates can be made from plastic, metal or even stone.
The most common materials used to make motor cycle number plates are:
Plastic number plates are made from a hard plastic material that is long lasting, durable and waterproof. Plastic number plates are often easier to clean than metal ones, and they can be made in any colour. This makes them ideal for personalised number plates as well as car dealerships, who may want to use their own branding on the plates. Plastic number plates are also less expensive than metal ones and come with a range of different finishes including matt, gloss and high gloss finishes.
Metal number plates are made from aluminium or stainless steel material that can stand up to extreme weather conditions such as snow, rain and heat without fading away or showing signs of corrosion in any way. Metal number plates are available in a range of sizes including small personalised plates up to large commercial sized versions that can fit onto vans or trucks without any problems at all.
Stone number plates are a popular choice for those who want to add a bit of class and elegance to their car. They’re also ideal if you want your vehicle to stand out from the crowd. Stone number plates are made from a natural stone that is perfectly smooth and polished to give an elegant, high quality finish. The stone material also ensures that your plate can be kept clean and free of damage by everyday road grime and dirt. However, stone is far more expensive than other materials such as aluminium or stainless steel so you will typically find stone being used for special occasions or for personalised number plates that are only intended to be displayed on your car for a short period of time (such as during a wedding).
Ceramic – Ceramic number plates are made from polystyrene plastic that has been heated until it becomes molten then shaped by hand into the correct shape while still hot. They’re then baked in an oven at high temperatures until they harden into solid ceramic bricks again. Each plate is fired twice because the first firing doesn’t give enough strength or rigidity for the second firing process. They have a unique appearance due to their rough texture and irregular surface finish which gives them a handmade look that sets them apart from other types of road sign materials such as metal or plastic.