Plateless - Steel Tailgate Kit

Plateless Steel Tailgate Magnetic Number Plate Kit

Give the rear of your car a cleaner, more flexible number plate setup with the Plateless Steel Tailgate Kit.

Designed to mount directly onto compatible steel tailgates and boot lids, this magnetic rear number plate system allows the registration plate to be removed quickly for shows, photography, track use or display.

The kit is suitable for a wide range of licence plate sizes, including standard UK plates, shorter custom plates and US-style plates.

Important – Check Your Tailgate Material

Before ordering, please make sure your vehicle has a steel tailgate or boot lid.

This kit relies on the magnetic attraction between the Plateless pads and the steel body panel, so it will not work correctly on aluminium, composite, plastic or other non-magnetic panels.

If you're unsure whether your vehicle is compatible, contact us before ordering and we'll be happy to help.

Why Choose the Plateless Steel Tailgate Kit?

The Steel Tailgate Kit provides a simple quick-removal solution without the need to install internal magnets behind the rear bumper or tailgate.

Because it mounts directly to a compatible steel body panel, installation is straightforward while still allowing the plate to be removed when required.

It is ideal for:

• Show cars
• Track cars
• Car photography
• Display vehicles
• Modified cars
• Owners who regularly remove their rear number plate

Quick-Removal Magnetic Number Plate Mounting

The Plateless Steel Tailgate Kit uses extra-strong magnetic pads fitted to the rear of the number plate.

These pads attach magnetically to the steel tailgate or boot lid, allowing the plate to be installed and removed quickly.

There is no need for a conventional visible number plate bracket, helping maintain a cleaner appearance when the plate is removed.

Suitable for Different Number Plate Sizes

The Steel Tailgate Kit is not limited to standard UK registration plates.

It can be used with most compatible licence plate formats, including:

• Standard UK number plates
• Short UK plates
• Custom-sized registration plates
• US-style plates
• Show plates

This makes it a flexible option for a wide range of modified and performance vehicles.

Designed for Rear Number Plates

Unlike front Plateless kits that use hidden magnets inside the bumper, the Steel Tailgate Kit is specifically designed for suitable rear body panels made from steel.

The magnetic pads attach directly to the steel tailgate or boot lid, making the system especially convenient for compatible vehicles.

High-Quality Flexible Construction

Plateless pads are manufactured from high-quality flexible plastic designed for durability and everyday use.

The flexible construction helps the pads conform to the rear of the registration plate while providing a strong magnetic mounting surface.

Clean Rear-End Appearance

Conventional rear number plate brackets can add unnecessary bulk to the tailgate or boot lid.

The Plateless system provides a more discreet alternative, allowing the plate to be removed quickly for photography, shows or display.

Once removed, there is no large external bracket left behind, helping maintain a cleaner rear-end appearance.

Ideal for Car Shows & Photography

The ability to remove the registration plate quickly makes the Steel Tailgate Kit particularly useful for enthusiast vehicles.

Typical applications include:

• Car shows
• Events
• Photoshoots
• Track days
• Display cars
• Modified vehicle builds

It provides an easy way to achieve cleaner rear photographs without permanently changing the vehicle's number plate mounting arrangement.

Registration Plate Legality

The Plateless Steel Tailgate Kit is designed to allow the registration plate to be fitted in a conventional visible position when required.

It remains the vehicle owner's responsibility to make sure the registration plate is displayed correctly and complies with applicable road regulations whenever the vehicle is used on public roads.

Installation

Installation is straightforward on a compatible steel tailgate or boot lid.

The extra-strong Plateless pads are fitted to the rear of the number plate and then attach magnetically to the steel panel.

Before installation:

• Confirm the tailgate or boot lid is magnetic steel
• Clean the number plate thoroughly
• Clean the mounting area on the vehicle
• Make sure the contact surfaces are free from dirt and contamination
• Follow the supplied Plateless fitting guidance

Keeping the surfaces clean will also help minimise the risk of trapped dirt marking the paintwork.

Compatibility

Suitable for vehicles with a steel tailgate or boot lid.

Not suitable for:

• Aluminium tailgates
• Composite panels
• Plastic panels
• Carbon-fibre panels
• Other non-magnetic body panels

If you're unsure what material your tailgate is made from, check before purchasing.

What's Included?

The Plateless Steel Tailgate Kit includes:

• 1x Steel Tailgate Kit
• 4x extra-strong Plateless magnetic pads

Registration plate is not included.

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