how do magplates work?
You've seen how simple and quick Mag Plates UK makes attaching and removing your number plates – literally seconds, with no screws or tools in sight! It looks almost like magic, leading many people to ask, "How do Mag Plates actually work?"
It's a great question! While the result is effortless for you, there's some clever design behind our popular magnetic number plate kits. Let's break down the components and the process.
The Core: Powerful Neodymium Magnets
At the heart of every Mag Plates UK kit are high-strength Neodymium magnets. These are specialist magnets, far stronger than ordinary ones, chosen specifically for their powerful magnetic field relative to their size. This allows them to provide a remarkably secure hold for your number plate while remaining small and discreet.
The Kit: Precision Components for Your Vehicle
Each Mag Plates UK kit provides the necessary parts for a seamless installation. The fundamental principle is creating a strong magnetic attraction point between your vehicle and the back of your number plate. How we achieve this depends slightly on the mounting surface.
Understanding the Two Main Setups
Our kits cater for different vehicle configurations, primarily based on whether the mounting surface is metal or not:
1. The Two-Part System (Used for Front Plates & Non-Metal Rears):
* Where it's used: This is the system for most front number plates (as bumpers are typically plastic) and for rear number plates being fitted to non-metal surfaces like plastic bumpers or composite/fibreglass tailgates.
* How it works: Because these surfaces won't attract a magnet directly, the kit creates two magnetic points.
* One set of magnetic mounts is attached securely to the vehicle's surface
* A corresponding set of magnetic components (or a magnetic plate) is attached to the clean, flat back of your number plate.
* Your number plate now simply 'snaps' magnetically onto the mounts fixed to your car. It provides a surprisingly strong hold, ensures alignment, and allows for that instant pull-off removal.
2. The Single Magplate System (Used for Metal Rears):
* Where it's used: This system is designed specifically for vehicles with a metal tailgate or rear panel (typically steel) that magnets will naturally stick to.
* How it works: This setup is beautifully simple because the vehicle's surface does half the job!
* You only need to attach our magnetic 'Magplate' component(s) to the clean, flat back of your number plate
* Your number plate, now magnetic itself, attaches directly to the metal surface of your car's tailgate. There's no need for mounts on the vehicle side. It's incredibly clean and effective.
Effortless Functionality, Reliable Hold
Regardless of whether your vehicle needs the two-part system or the single Magplate setup, the outcome is consistent: number plates that stay firmly put during normal road use, handling vibrations and weather, but which can be removed easily by hand whenever you decide.
It’s the perfect combination of secure mounting and unparalleled convenience.
Find the Right Kit for You
Our system components are chosen for durability and long-lasting performance. We've designed the kits to be as user-friendly as possible.
Ready to ditch the screws and experience the simplicity of magnetic mounting? Visit www.magplatesuk.co.uk to explore our kits. We provide clear guidance to help you select the correct system (two-part or single Magplate) based on your vehicle's front and rear mounting points, ensuring you get the perfect, secure solution.
