Completely road legal in the UK*
*If road legal is chosen on the builder
Upgrade Your Vehicle with 5D Number Plates
5D number plates take raised characters a step further. Each character is laser cut from acrylic, in 3mm or 5mm thickness, and finished with gel on top for extra depth and shine. Every plate is made by our in-house number plate engineers and dispatched the same day on orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Friday).
Why Choose 5D Number Plates?
Depth and shine: The laser cut acrylic gives each character sharp, straight edges, and the gel on top adds a glossy finish.
Choice of depth: Choose 5D 3mm for a bold raised look, or 5D 5mm for characters that stand out even further.
Legal Compliance: Our 5D number plates are made with the correct font, character size and spacing, using BSAU145e compliant components, so they are road legal when Road Legal is chosen on the builder.
Built to last: Made to stand up to everyday weather, washing and sunlight, and every plate comes with a 3-year warranty.
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Why Choose Show Plates World for Your 5D Plates?
Made in-house: Our number plate engineers make every plate to your design.
Design your own: Choose Road Legal or Show Plates from the Legal or Show? option, then pick your plate size, Standard or Premium Acrylic, a border and a national flag badge. You will see a preview of your plates before you order.
Fast dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day. Priority delivery takes 1-2 working days and standard delivery 2-4 working days, with free delivery on orders over £100.
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Types of Number Plates
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5D Plates Specifications
Reflective compliant
3mm or 5mm raised characters
Shatter Proof
Pressure wash resistance
Waterproof, hard-wearing
Industrial Strength bonding
Sun-fade resistance
Gel finish on top
Professionally laser cut characters
To ensure correct character size and spacing
Standard or Premium Acrylic
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5D Number Plates - Everything you need to know
What are 5D number plates?
5D number plates have laser cut acrylic characters, 3mm or 5mm thick, with gel on top. The acrylic gives each character raised depth and sharp edges, and the gel adds a glossy finish.
What’s the difference between 5D 3mm and 5D 5mm?
The thickness of the acrylic characters. 5D 5mm characters are thicker, so they stand out further from the plate. Both have gel on top. Choose your style under “Choose Text Style” on the builder.
How are 5D plates different from 4D and 3D Gel plates?
3D Gel plates have characters made from gel resin, with a rounded, domed look. 4D plates have laser cut acrylic characters with sharp, straight edges.
5D plates combine the two: laser cut acrylic characters with gel on top.
Are 5D number plates road legal?
Yes, when Road Legal is chosen from the Legal or Show? option on the builder. Road legal plates are made with the correct font, character size and spacing, use BSAU145e compliant components, and show our name and postcode and the British Standard on the bottom line.
Show Plates are for off-road use only.
Can I get 5D plates for my motorcycle?
Yes. Choose Bike as your vehicle on the builder, or use our motorcycle plate builder, and pick 5D 3mm or 5D 5mm as your text style.
Which materials can I choose?
Our plates come in Standard, or you can choose Premium Acrylic, which gives a deeper, glossier finish with sharper, richer black characters and is more durable. All of our plates use BSAU145e compliant components.
How long will delivery take?
Orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day. Priority delivery takes 1-2 working days and standard delivery 2-4 working days. Delivery is free on orders over £100.
How do I fit my 5D number plates?
A Fitting Kit with sticky pads, screws and coloured caps is added to your basket. If you need help, watch our fitting video.
Can I add a border or badge?
Yes. You can add a border and a national flag badge, both in a variety of colours. Personalised slogans are available on Show Plates only.
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