I also made this discovery this weekend.
It's annoying
You can dig out behind each plate to create a recess of about 1mm. Then wind in the front so when you place the faceplate back on it sits beautifully flush.
Use a Stanley knife with a new blade and a straight metal rule.
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I also made this discovery this weekend.