My point was that you don't see the center panel. And there is a gap.

Ahh, but you CAN see the center panel, above the plate but under the license light.

Here is a photo showing mine, i used a high temp oven paint, i think it came out pretty good, just a shade lighter.

While we are at it, is my bumberrettes up side down?

Chris

While we are at it, is my bumberrettes up side down?

It would appear so, long side goes down