McGrath Hamilton Scar Plates - 300 x 85 x 1.5mm - SS304 - Matt Black - Pack of 2
These McGrath scar plates are shaped to suit the Hamilton fire-assessed smart lock footprint. They are fitted behind the lock body to cover marks, oversized cut-outs or previous hardware holes on the door face, giving a clean finished appearance after a retrofit or lock upgrade.
This product is a cover plate set only. It does not include a lock, latch, cylinder or any electronics. It is a passive door-face finishing plate.
Each plate is manufactured from SS304 stainless steel, finished in matt black to suit dark hardware schemes, and supplied as a pack of 2 so both faces of the door can be covered where required.
Usually same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excluding weekends and QLD public holidays)
Shaped for the McGrath Hamilton fire-assessed smart lock footprint. Always confirm the lock footprint and existing door preparation against the plate size before ordering.
Key Features
- Covers door-face marks, oversized cut-outs and previous hardware holes around the Hamilton lock footprint.
- SS304 stainless steel construction for a durable, corrosion-resistant plate.
- Matt black finish to blend with dark lever, keypad and door hardware schemes.
- Supplied as a pack of 2 so both sides of the door can be finished.
- Ideal for retrofit and lock-upgrade jobs where legacy hardware has left visible scarring on the leaf.
What's In The Box
- 2 x McGrath Hamilton scar plates (300mm x 85mm x 1.5mm, SS304, matt black)
Suitable Uses
- Retrofitting a McGrath Hamilton smart lock over an old lockset that left marks or holes.
- Tidying the door face on lock-upgrade jobs in residential and commercial settings.
- Providing a consistent matt black finish behind the Hamilton lock body on a dark-hardware door.
For a plain-English overview of what scar plates are and when you actually need one, see our scar plate guide. If the door is a fire door, read the fire-door scar plate section first, as this plate is not fire rated.
Available Finish Options
Matt Black
(This Product)
STK MLHAMSCARPLAT85BLK
Satin Stainless Steel
STK MLHAMSCARPLAT85SSS
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance. The 300 x 85mm Satin Stainless Steel plate is a separate listing.
Full Specifications
McGrath Scar Plate Range
The Bardon scar plate is the only plate in the McGrath range fire rated to 2 hours on Firecore and E-Core doors. All other plates above, including this Hamilton plate, are not fire rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
They cover marks, oversized holes or previous hardware footprints on the door face, improving the finished appearance after a lock retrofit or upgrade. See our scar plate guide for a full explanation.
No. This is a cover plate set only, with no lock, latch, cylinder or electronics.
This model is supplied as a pack of 2 plates, so both faces of the door can be covered.
No. This Hamilton plate is not fire rated. For fire doors, use the Bardon fire-rated scar plate and read the fire-door scar plate guidance first.
Additional Information
- Confirm the lock footprint and door preparation before ordering, as scar plates do not correct misaligned holes - they are a cosmetic cover solution.
- This plate suits the McGrath Hamilton smart lock. For the Stafford and Windsor/Albion locks, see the matching plates in the range table above.
- Matt black finishes can show scratches more readily than stainless - handle carefully during installation.
- Not fire rated. On fire doors, only the Bardon SS304 plate carries a 2-hour rating on Firecore and E-Core cores.
- For brand-by-brand scar plate selection, see our scar plate brand guide.
12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. McGrath Locks will repair, replace, or refund at their discretion. Proof of purchase required for all claims. Returns & Warranty | McGrath Locks Warranty
McGrath Locks Warranty
Warranty Summary
How to Make a Claim
- Contact Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries (the place of purchase) within the applicable warranty period.
- Supply your proof of original purchase — a receipt or tax invoice is required.
- Provide a clear description of the fault and your contact details.
- You may be asked to return the product for assessment before a remedy is determined.
- McGrath Locks will, at their discretion, repair the product, replace it with the same or an equivalent model, or provide a refund of the purchase price.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear
- Products that have been disassembled
- Damage caused by improper handling, incorrect installation, misuse, abuse, neglect, modification, or accident
- Installation by unlicensed persons (including non-licensed locksmiths or technicians)
- Products not used in accordance with the supplied instructions
- Cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality
- Labour or installation costs related to the removal or reinstallation of products
- Exposure to conditions outside normal environmental use
- Work completed before warranty approval
- Damage caused by battery leakage, battery failure, or force majeure
Important Notes
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This warranty is provided in addition to your rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law.
Further Information
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