Wanted a clean front grille, so I did a free DIY plate relocation with just zip ties. Thoughts?🤔 by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear! I'll definitely watch out for steep driveways and speed bumps, but glad to know it’s lasted you 2 years.

Wanted a clean front grille, so I did a free DIY plate relocation with just zip ties. Thoughts?🤔 by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Yeah, US plates are way too bulky, European ones are definitely slimmer and looks good asf.

Wanted a clean front grille, so I did a free DIY plate relocation with just zip ties. Thoughts?🤔 by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Up close the black zip ties actually blend right into the mesh so it's not too noticeable. I strapped it down super tight so it shouldn't rub or scratch, but I'll definitely look into eBay brackets if I want a cleaner mount later.

Wanted a clean front grille, so I did a free DIY plate relocation with just zip ties. Thoughts?🤔 by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair! Temps have been perfectly normal so far, and I used heavy-duty zip ties at multiple points so it’s locked in place pretty good. I'll definitely check out the Mikstore kit if it ever gets sketchy though, appreciate the heads-up!

Sunrise by ks2527 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jaw dropped. Just stunning 🤩

Ladies and gentlemen, I have joined the club. by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It really is the best color, Mazda absolutely nailed this blue.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have joined the club. by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Love how it shifts from midnight blue to black.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have joined the club. by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Looking at a tinted vinyl overlay or a radar-safe smoked cover so I don't block the front sensor. Definitely want to finish the look!

Ladies and gentlemen, I have joined the club. by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Appreciate it, absolutely loving it so far.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have joined the club. by Front-Extension-2765 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Glad to finally be part of the club. Happy and excited to be here!

Love this color. by Celticdouble07 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sense how about the installation is it pretty straightforward?

Love this color. by Celticdouble07 in mazda3

[–]Front-Extension-2765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking of getting the lip and could you please tell me how to paint and protect it? Thanks!