Hover number plates with floating black acrylic characters
Hover number plates raise each 3mm laser-cut black acrylic character on a narrower 3mm riser. The riser sits 1.8mm inside the character edge, so the face of every letter and number overhangs its base and appears to float above the plate, with a fine shadow line running beneath it.
Character construction
The visible character is a full 3mm acrylic cut with crisp vertical edges. Beneath it, the narrower riser lifts the character clear of the reflective face, giving a total raised profile of 6mm. As the viewing angle changes the shadow beneath each character widens and narrows, which is what gives the finish its floating appearance.
- Character material: laser-cut black acrylic.
- Raised character profile: 6mm (3mm character on a 3mm riser).
- Riser inset: 1.8mm inside the character edge.
- Matching standard front and rear pair: £74.99 before optional extras.
Choosing this finish
Choose Hover if you want the sharp edges of a 4D acrylic plate with more visual lift than a flat-bonded character. A Standard plate keeps attention on the floating effect, while Short and Hex change the outer proportions as well. The lettering finish can be selected independently for the front and rear.
Compare Shadow if you prefer a solid, stepped black-on-black stack, or 4D 3mm Acrylic for the same character face bonded directly to the plate.
Build your front and rear plates
Start from a matching standard pair at £74.99. Standard shape is included; Short adds £5 per plate and Hex adds £10. A printed black border is £1 per plate. Flags or a green flash are £2 per selected plate on Standard and Short.
Choose a single front, single rear or pair in the plate builder. Keep “Same as front” selected for matching options, or set the lettering, shape, flag and border separately for each side. The same registration appears on both plates.
Made to order in the UK
Paramount Plates makes your physical plates to order. Free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery is included with plate orders. Production follows identity and registration entitlement checks; see accepted documents. Our 36-month manufacturing warranty applies under its published terms.