I wouldn't recommend taking the faceplate off. I thought i would be doing this, and I did for about 3 months. I forgot about it one day, and something heavy scratched the surface. If you do take it off, put it somewhere where it will be absolutely safe from the possibility of scratches, even if you are driving =P (should be a given i guess, but we all make mistakes) Also, I have been driving with the plate on and leaving it on, with no tampering or any issues. i guess i can only speak for myself though.
The only situation in which i would not leave the faceplate on is if the deck is almost worth more than your vehicle. These vehicles are more likely to be stolen than newer, nicer vehicles.
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