Bubble
3D gel plates
Bubble 3D gel plates take the domed gel-resin character and contour-cut it to the exact letter shape, so each character stands out with a rounded, bubble-like profile. £70 a pair, £35 for a single.
Normal shape only — bubble isn't available on hex, short or drip. Made to BS AU 145e and posted UK-wide.
What are bubble 3D gel number plates?
Bubble 3D gel plates use domed gel-resin characters that are contour-cut to the exact shape of each letter or number, giving a rounded, raised 'bubble' look. They're £70 a pair or £35 for a single, available on the normal oblong shape only, and road legal — every plate carries the supplier details and BS AU 145e marking.
- £70 a pair · £35 single
- Gel characters contour-cut to the letter shape
- Normal oblong shape only — no hex, short or drip
- Road legal — BS AU 145e marked
- Made in 1–2 working days, posted UK-wide
Real plates, real photos.
What makes bubble different from standard 3D gel?
Standard 3D gel characters are domed gel-resin letters with a flat base. Bubble takes that same gel character and contour-cuts it to the outline of the letter itself, so the character has a rounded, inflated profile with no flat shoulder around it. Up close it's the most three-dimensional looking plate in the range.
It's the same gel resin material, the same reflective base and the same durability — just a more sculpted character.
- Characters contour-cut to the letter shape
- Rounded, raised bubble profile
- Same gel-resin material as 3D gel
- £70 a pair · £35 single
Normal shape only
Bubble 3D gel is only made on the standard full-length oblong plate. The contour-cut characters don't suit the smaller hex and short plates or the drip-effect edge, so those combinations aren't offered — the order form won't let you pick them.
If you want a hex, short or drip plate, 3D gel, 4D, 4D gel, ghost, retro and negative styles all come in those shapes.
The legal bit, in plain English
Characters on plates fitted after 1 September 2021 must be a single shade of black (BS AU 145e), in the correct font and spacing, on a reflective white (front) or yellow (rear) base. GOV.UK has the full rules.
Every road-legal plate we make carries our supplier name and postcode and the BS AU 145e mark, and we check your ID and proof of entitlement before making it — as every DVLA Registered Number Plate Supplier must.
Ordering and delivery
Order online in a couple of minutes: pick bubble 3D gel, enter your registration, upload your ID and proof of entitlement, and pay in full. Plates are made in 1–2 working days and posted by Royal Mail signed-for anywhere in the UK, or you can collect from the Dagenham workshop.
- Paid in full at order — no deposit on plates
- Royal Mail signed-for, UK-wide
- Free collection from Dagenham if you're local
How much do plates cost?
All prices per pair, paid in full at order — there is no deposit on plates. Royal Mail signed-for postage is added at checkout and we deliver anywhere in the UK.
Road-legal or show plate?
Number plates made since September 2021 must comply with BS AU 145e. 3D and 4D raised characters can be road-legal provided the plate meets that standard — the mandated font and character height, correct spacing, the right colour and reflectivity, the supplier details and BS AU 145e marking, and nothing that misrepresents the registration.
Novelty and show plates that don't meet the standard are for off-road display use only. They must not be fitted to a vehicle used on the road. Tick the show-plate option at checkout if that's what you want and we'll skip the document checks.
What documents do you need?
Road-legal plates must be supplied by a DVLA Registered Number Plate Supplier, and the supplier has to see proof of your identity and proof of your entitlement to the registration mark before making the plates. You upload both as part of the order:
- Proof of identity — driving licence, or a passport with a recent utility/council tax bill
- Proof of entitlement — V5C log book, new keeper slip, V750/V778 retention certificate, or a lease/hire agreement
How does UK delivery work?
Plates are made in 1–2 working days and posted by Royal Mail signed-for, anywhere in the UK — you get a tracking number by text when they leave us. Everything is ordered online, so you don't need to be anywhere near our Dagenham workshop.
Plates are packed in rigid protective packaging with the fixing kit included. If you'd rather collect, that's still an option — but posting is the default for national orders.
Common questions.
How much are bubble 3D gel plates?
£70 a pair or £35 for a single plate. Postage is added at checkout — Royal Mail signed-for options cover the whole UK — or collection from our Dagenham workshop is free.
Are bubble plates road legal?
Yes. The characters are a single shade of black in the correct font and spacing on a reflective base, and every plate carries our supplier details and the BS AU 145e mark.
Can I get bubble plates in hex or short sizes?
No — bubble 3D gel is normal oblong shape only. For hex, short or drip shapes, choose 3D gel, 4D, 4D gel, ghost, retro or negative instead.
Can I get a tinted bubble plate?
No. Tinted and faded finishes aren't offered on bubble plates. Tinted/faded versions of other styles are show plates for off-road display only.
More on number plates.
Order bubble plates.
Pick your style and size, upload your documents and pay securely. Made in 1–2 working days and posted signed-for anywhere in the UK.
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