Not sure which Plateless kit is right for your vehicle? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Not sure which Plateless kit is right for your vehicle? Here’s everything you need to know.
One of the most common questions we receive is:
“Do I need the Plastic Bumper Kit or the Steel Tailgate Kit?”
The answer is simple—it depends on where your number plate is mounted.
This guide explains how each kit works, the key differences, and which Plateless kit is right for your vehicle.
Plastic Bumper Kit
The Plateless Plastic Bumper Kit is designed specifically for vehicles with plastic front or rear bumpers.
Because magnets won’t stick directly to plastic, the kit includes epoxy-coated neodymium magnets that are permanently bonded to the inside of the bumper using premium 3M automotive adhesive.
The number plate is then fitted with Plateless Magnetic Pads, which contain matching magnets and feature a soft foam backing to help protect your vehicle’s paintwork.
Once installed, the number plate securely attaches to the hidden bumper magnets, creating a clean, removable mounting solution without drilling into your vehicle.
Perfect for:
- Front plastic bumpers
- Rear plastic bumpers
- Most modern vehicles
- Daily drivers
- Show cars
- Track cars
Why choose it?
- No drilling required
- Hidden magnetic installation
- Removable in seconds
- Premium 3M automotive adhesive
- Soft foam-backed Plateless Magnetic Pads help protect paintwork
- Clean OEM-style appearance
Steel Tailgate Kit
The Plateless Steel Tailgate Kit is designed exclusively for steel tailgates.
Unlike the Plastic Bumper Kit, there’s no need to install magnets inside the vehicle.
Instead, the Plateless Magnetic Pads are fitted directly to the rear of your number plate. The powerful magnets inside the pads then attach straight to the steel tailgate, creating an incredibly secure hold.
Because the vehicle itself becomes the magnetic mounting surface, these are our strongest magnetic number plate pads.
The only thing to remember is to line your number plate up exactly where you want it before letting it attach to the tailgate. Once the magnets make contact, the hold is extremely strong.
Perfect for:
- Pickup trucks
- Vans
- SUVs with steel tailgates
- Commercial vehicles
Why choose it?
- No drilling required
- Fast installation
- Secure direct-to-steel magnetic hold
- Soft foam-backed Plateless Magnetic Pads help protect the paint
- Easily removable whenever required
What’s the Difference?
Although both kits use the Plateless Magnetic Pads fitted to the rear of the number plate, the way they mount to the vehicle is different.
Plastic Bumper Kit
- Epoxy-coated magnets are bonded inside the bumper using 3M automotive adhesive.
- Plateless Magnetic Pads attach to the rear of the number plate.
- The two sets of magnets connect through the plastic bumper.
Steel Tailgate Kit
- No bumper magnets are required.
- Plateless Magnetic Pads attach to the rear of the number plate.
- The pads attach directly to the steel tailgate, creating our strongest magnetic hold.
What If You Need Both Front and Rear Number Plates to Be Removable?
If you’d like both your front and rear number plates to be removable, the Plateless Duo Kit is the ideal solution.
Rather than purchasing two individual kits separately, the Duo Kit combines your front and rear mounting solutions into one package, making it the simplest and best-value way to enjoy removable number plates at both ends of your vehicle.
You can choose the combination that matches your vehicle:
- Plastic Front / Plastic Rear
- Plastic Front / Steel Tailgate
- G87 Front / Steel Tailgate
Every Duo Kit includes the same premium Plateless components as our individual kits, including epoxy-coated neodymium magnets where required, Plateless Magnetic Pads with a soft foam backing to help protect your paintwork, premium 3M automotive adhesive, and detailed fitting instructions.
Whether you’re looking for a cleaner OEM-style appearance, easier detailing, a removable setup for car shows or photography, or simply want the convenience of removable number plates at both ends of your vehicle, the Duo Kit offers the complete Plateless solution.
By purchasing a Duo Kit, you’ll also save compared to buying two individual kits separately.