How do you easily remove old accumulated registration stickers from a license plate? [more inside]
posted by pantufla_milagrosa on Sep 23, 2009 - 18 answers

Can somebody please explain to me what a "plate" is used for in the art world? Are they used to make prints? Are they of any value if they are attributed to a famous artist? How are they produced?
posted by cheechman85 on Aug 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Anyone recognize these old copper printing plates? They were used to print some sort of encyclopedia or other information book, but which one? [more inside]
posted by gemmy on May 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Is this a "tipped in" book plate? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Jan 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me make a cheese plate for Thanksgiving. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Nov 23, 2008 - 26 answers

In Ontario, is it necessary to renew a safety only to get new plates? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Oct 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Why are license plates painted over on car commercials? [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Jul 31, 2008 - 11 answers

Why blur license plates on TV shows? [more inside]
posted by fixedgear on Jul 30, 2008 - 16 answers

Personalized (vanity) lawyer/legal license plate ideas needed. [more inside]
posted by cainiarb on Jun 26, 2008 - 24 answers

license plate filter: I moved from PA (back to) to Tx several months ago. I switched my car insurance back to Tx. My plates back to Tx. My title back to Tx. My driver's license back to Tx. Everything is Tx. When I got my license plate switched from PA to TX the person at the office said they didn't need the PA plates. Now I'm getting nasty letters from PA saying I have to have PA insurance or I must send the plates and window stickers back. The plates are packed away in boxes. The window stickers were thrown away when I got my Tx inspection. My question is, since they have to know I no longer have the car in PA with the Tx title and insurance, what happens if I don't send the PA plates back? I've tried to call them twice but each time after being on hold more than 15 minutes I hung up. I can unpack boxes and get the plates to mail back but if I don't have to I'd rather save my money that I'd spend on sending them back. Plus there is the issue that the window stickers were thrown away. Anyone been in this situation?
posted by GlowWyrm on Mar 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Where does the term "different plate of beans" come from, or am I just making things up? [more inside]
posted by pravit on Feb 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Does anyone have experience with buying, selling or swapping UK "cherished reg" car number plates? [more inside]
posted by sagwalla on Jan 31, 2007 - 1 answer

Has anyone made or seen a good physical model for plate tectonics? [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Aug 9, 2005 - 4 answers