Thanks for the feedback and comments. Florida requires that you send your plate to Tallahassee for authentication if it is going to be used for YOM. The current statutes state that the plate be original, not restored, and legible to law enforcement.
The plate I have was poorly repainted, but I'm hoping that the powers to be will pass it anyway. What happens after that? Hmmm...
tclederman - thanks for the feedback on Mojo.