Two years ago I had someone paint all my license plates white. The whole plate except the yearly tag. I didn't find out until one of my employees had told me about the plate. I was pissed. I called my wife and had check all the vehicles and yes all painted white. I reported it to the local pd, they came out and took pics. I asked if I needed to get new plates and they said no as long as the tag is still visible. I took some brake cleaner and the paint came off fairly easy. They must have used some of that cheap rattle can paint from Wal mart.