Every Number Plate Style Explained: Gel, Ghost, Carbon, Tinted and More
By RegXperts
From subtle upgrades to bold show finishes, custom number plates come in more styles than ever. Here's a quick tour so you can find the look that suits your car.
Standard plates
The classic flat printed plate — clean, road legal and great value. A solid choice if you simply need a quality replacement.
3D gel plates
Raised, glossy resin characters with a rounded dome. A refined premium upgrade that's road legal in solid black.
4D plates
Laser-cut acrylic letters with sharp, flat tops. Bold, modern and road legal in solid black.
Ghost plates
A subtle, tonal styling effect designed for show use — understated and distinctive.
Carbon fibre plates
A carbon-effect background for a motorsport-inspired finish. A popular show-plate look.
Tinted plates
A darkened, smoked finish over the plate — striking, and made for show and display use.
Two-tone and gloss plates
Premium layered finishes that play with light and shade — show plates with serious presence.
Which is right for you?
If it's for the road, choose standard, 3D gel or 4D in solid black. If it's for a show car or display, the creative finishes are open to you. Explore the full range and build yours with RegXperts.