Yes — "4D bevel" is how many people describe this style, since Bevel starts from the same raised acrylic base as a standard 4D plate. The difference is the edge: 4D is left flat and straight-cut, while Bevel is precision-machined into a faceted, diamond-cut profile. If you've searched "4D bevel plates," this is the product you're looking for.

4D plates have flat, straight-cut edges (90°) with single-direction shadow reflection. Bevel plates take that same acrylic character and precision-machine the edge into a faceted profile (approximately 45°) for multi-directional light reflection.

5D plates add a gel finish on top of the acrylic for maximum depth and gloss. Bevel instead machines the edge of the acrylic character itself into a faceted, diamond-cut profile — a different kind of finish, not an additional layer.

Bevel plates must meet the same requirements as any other UK number plate. The bevelled edge is machined into solid black acrylic and doesn't affect character colour, spacing or reflectivity.

5mm — the maximum legal raised depth for a UK number plate. There's only one profile, so every Bevel plate has the same pronounced, faceted edge effect.

Yes. The bevelled edge only affects the character's edge profile — it doesn't change the character colour or the plate's BS AU 145e reflectivity, so Bevel plates remain fully readable by ANPR, speed cameras and ULEZ zone checks.

A Bevel plate must meet the same number plate requirements checked during an MOT, including the correct font, dimensions, spacing, reflectivity and supplier markings.

Our Bevel number plates start from £29.95 per plate or £59.95 per pair, compared to £17.45 for standard 4D. The additional cost reflects the extra machining and hand-polishing step.

Yes. Enter your registration into our number plate maker, preview the design and upload the required documents at checkout.

Yes. You can order a front plate, rear plate or complete pair as a replacement, subject to the required identity and registration entitlement checks.

Yes. Once you hold the correct entitlement document (V750 or V778), we can manufacture Bevel plates displaying that registration.

Yes. Same-day collection is available from our Ilford workshop — order by 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Yes. We manufacture Bevel plates for motorcycles in appropriate motorcycle plate formats, with character dimensions produced to the applicable requirements.

Use mild soap and water with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid pressure washing directly on the characters, and never use abrasive sponges that could scratch the polished edges.