Shadow number plates with a layered black acrylic finish
Shadow number plates use layered laser-cut black acrylic characters to create a 6mm raised profile. A second 4D layer sits above the acrylic base, giving the registration a black-on-black appearance with a visible stepped construction.
Character construction
The acrylic layers are bonded using 3M adhesive. Their edges catch light as the viewing angle changes, making the layered profile a central part of the finish. The 6mm dimension describes the raised characters rather than the overall plate thickness.
- Character material: layered laser-cut black acrylic.
- Raised character profile: 6mm.
- Bonding: 3M adhesive, as specified for our Shadow construction.
- Matching standard front and rear pair: £74.99 before optional extras.
Choosing this finish
Choose Shadow if you want a layered acrylic design with a solid black appearance. A Standard plate keeps attention on the character depth, while Short and Hex allow you to change the outer proportions as well. The lettering finish can be selected independently for the front and rear.
Compare Outline if you want an outline detail on the upper character layer. For a simpler acrylic profile, see 4D 3mm Acrylic or 4D 5mm Acrylic.
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.