How to fit a slimline plate frame
Updated 2 November 2026 · about 10 minutes a plate
This guide shows how to fit a Klampd one-piece number plate frame to a Queensland PPQ Flexi plate, slimline or regular. There's no tape and you don't drill the plate. The frame mounts to your car with the existing plate holes, and hidden grub screws in its edges hold the plate.
Watch: fitting in four steps
Bolt it on, slide the plate in, snug the hidden grub screws, done. The video runs 50 seconds and the written steps are below.
You'll need
- A screwdriver for your car's plate screws
- The 1.5 mm hex (Allen) key that comes in the box
- A soft cloth
Before you start
- If you're replacing standard-issue plates, hand in your Remove and Attach form to TMR first, as PPQ asks.
- Leave the black film on the back of your Flexi plate. PPQ says removing it voids the plate warranty.
- Check you have the right frame for your plate. See the QLD Flexi plate size guide.
Step 1: Bolt the frame on
Take off your old plate. Hold the frame in place and screw it to the car through the slots in the frame's floor, using your car's existing plate holes and screws. The slots give you side-to-side adjustment and sit hidden behind the plate. Make sure the frame sits level.
Step 2: Slide the plate in
Back the grub screws off a few turns so the groove is clear. Push the Flexi plate up into the top groove, top edge first, then let it drop down onto the bottom seat. The 1.2 mm lips only touch the blank border, never the characters.
Step 3: Snug the grub screws
Centre the plate. With the 1.5 mm hex key, snug the side-edge grub screws first, then the two in the top edge. Turn each one until it just touches, then add no more than one-eighth of a turn. Don't overtighten: the black TPU pads only need light pressure, and the plate needs room to expand in summer heat.
Step 4: Check it
Give the plate a gentle shake. It shouldn't move or rattle. From the front you'll see only the slim 6 mm black border and no screws. Re-check the grub screws after your first week of driving.
Tips and common mistakes
- Overtightening is the most common mistake. Snug plus 1/8 turn is enough.
- Curved bumpers: the frame is flat, so it suits flat or gently curved recesses best.
- Washing: drain holes in the bottom groove let water run out, so you can wash the car as normal.
- Swapping plates: loosen the six edge screws and the plate slides out. The frame moves to your next car.
Stay legal
Your plate must stay clearly legible and can't be covered or blocked, for example by a tow bar, bike rack or tinted cover. Please check your local rules, such as the TMR number plate rules, before fitting. Klampd isn't approved or endorsed by PPQ, TMR or any government body.
Video transcript
Want that clean, frameless look? Here's how to fit your Klampd plate frame, in four easy steps. One piece. All black. A slim, six mil border, and nothing on show up front. Step one. Bolt it on, using your car's existing plate holes and screws. Step two. Back the grub screws off, slide the plate in, top edge first, then drop it into the recess. Step three. Grab a hex key, and snug up the grub screws in the top and side edges. Sides first, then the top. Don't overtighten! Step four? Done. Clean, frameless, and no screws on show. Klampd. Slim. Black. No screws on show. Check your local plate rules, and grab yours at klampd.com.