Installing 3D Gel Plates on a Cupra!

Alright, so today I’m tackling a little project: fitting new 3D Gel number plates on my mates car. It’s a bit of a change of scenery for me, as I’m actually at my place in Leeds, and to be honest, I’m pretty unprepared. I’ve barely got any kit with me – just some maintenance spray to remove the old adhesive and a couple of microfibre cloths. I also brought my tape measure, thankfully, so I can properly align everything. Fingers crossed this goes smoothly!

I had to nip out to a nearby street as I can’t see the back of the car from my usual spot.

Getting Started: Out with the Old

So, I found a decent spot in a car park, out of everyone’s way. The first step was obviously to get the old plates off. Thankfully, my remote was working fine after a new battery. I was a bit nervous as I didn’t have any proper cleaning supplies, but it all seems good.

I used the maintenance spray to loosen the adhesive from the old sticky pads, and with a bit of careful wiggling, the plates came off pretty easily. I was glad I had those microfibre cloths to wipe away any residue – it made the surface nice and clean for the new ones.

Fitting the New Plates

The new plates are 3D gel ones, so they have a nice, raised, glossy look. I’m really pleased with how they look. I was careful to line everything up using the tape measure, marking where the old plates were positioned with some masking tape as a guide.

It’s always a bit nerve-wracking sticking things onto your car, hoping they’ll stay put! But thankfully, the adhesive pads on the new plates seemed really strong. I pressed them firmly into place, making sure they were straight and level.

The Finished Result and a Quick Drive

I’m really chuffed with how the car looks now! The new plates definitely give it a cleaner, more modern appearance. I took it for a quick spin just to make sure everything was secure – no wobbles or signs of them coming loose.

Driving around Leeds is a bit different from what I’m used to. The roads near me aren’t exactly ideal for a spirited drive; they’re not as open or flowing as the ones back home in Doncaster. It’s mostly just city driving, so not much chance to really open it up.

So, that’s the number plate project complete! It was a relatively straightforward job, even with my limited tools. I’m just relieved it all went to plan and the car looks great. I’m not the most comfortable talking to a camera out in public, which is daft because I don’t usually care what people think! But, yeah, job done.