My local engraving shop finished my order today and I am pleased with the result. I ordered two plates: one with my engine number and one with a blank number. My plan was to send the blank out for reverse stamping but the plate with my engine number looks great. I can tell that they printed the plate and then engraved the engine number. The numbers have some depth to them. Thus, I do not plan on sending the blank out for stamping. He can make more plates. They are about $27 for a plate with your engine number. Let me know if you want one along with your engine number and I will put together a batch order for the engraving shop.
I asked him not to drill holes. My original was warped from factory because the holes did not line up. Drilling my own holes insures that the plate will sit flat.