Rubbing off my license plate numbers

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11-10-2007, 05:46 PM
surfermsc123

Rubbing off my license plate numbers

I just got brand new CA plates. The plates are white with dark blue numbers.

Now. I just used ultra fine sandpaper to rub off one of the numbers. I'm about to douse it in Photoblocker and here is my question:

Will the photoblocker work better with dulled numbers (which are still legal :) ) ? It shoudl make it harder for the camera to read if thier is less contrast right?
11-11-2007, 04:22 AM
piratebay

Re: Rubbing off my license plate numbers

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfermsc123

I just got brand new CA plates. The plates are white with dark blue numbers.

Now. I just used ultra fine sandpaper to rub off one of the numbers. I'm about to douse it in Photoblocker and here is my question:

Will the photoblocker work better with dulled numbers (which are still legal :) ) ? It shoudl make it harder for the camera to read if thier is less contrast right?

Photoblocker doesn't work during the day, even if the camera does use a flash. Your best bet is using the best radar detector and gps detector money can buy. Sprays no longer work against the new cameras. Sorry.
11-11-2007, 08:38 AM
Lucky225

Re: Rubbing off my license plate numbers

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfermsc123

I just got brand new CA plates. The plates are white with dark blue numbers.

Now. I just used ultra fine sandpaper to rub off one of the numbers. I'm about to douse it in Photoblocker and here is my question:

Will the photoblocker work better with dulled numbers (which are still legal :) ) ? It shoudl make it harder for the camera to read if thier is less contrast right?

Dulled numbers is not legal;

Quote:

California Vehicle Code
4464. No person shall display upon a vehicle a license plate
altered from its original markings.

This is the same Vehicle Code that makes 'restoration' of license plates illegal.
11-11-2007, 02:48 PM
FlyinZX-10R

I thought about mounting a large ball type trailer hitch right in front of my rear plate. I figure that could help obscure a few numbers from any cameras. I also drive with my tailgate down and have removed my front plate.
11-11-2007, 04:11 PM
Lucky225

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyinZX-10R

I thought about mounting a large ball type trailer hitch right in front of my rear plate. I figure that could help obscure a few numbers from any cameras. I also drive with my tailgate down and have removed my front plate.

Depending on your state this may still be illegal, I know in texas though they put language that made it(trailer hitch balls) specifically NOT illegal, as it's not "intended" to obscure the plate.
12-02-2007, 08:36 PM
StlouisX50

Missouri is rolling out new plates in 2009. I was wondering about the sandpaper thing too. I wonder how deep the reflective material goes in the metal also how deep the white reflective material goes. Sanding lightly may help but I wonder how much.