Custom Fleet Graphics

Fleet lettering is made from 2 mil (.002") cast vinyl with a solid color on front and an adhesive backing for application to a wide variety of surfaces including any type of commercial fleet or personal vehicle.

In most cases, the individual letters contained within your fleet lettering will be appropriately spaced and placed on a single sheet of transfer tape, making installation quick and simple. However, if your fleet lettering exceeds 48" (for colors black and white) or 24" (for all other colors) in both width and height, your lettering will be split and placed onto two sheets of transfer tape. You will also receive your fleet lettering in multiple sheets if you are using three or more different colors. In this case, each separate color will be grouped together on its own sheet.

Fleet lettering can not have printed elements such as photos or gradients since it is cut from a solid colored vinyl rather than printed like custom fleet graphics. If your design has any of these effects then you will need to select fleet graphics or contact us about our vinyl fleet.

While fleet lettering is pre-masked for easy all-at-once installation your design will consist of individual letters and not one continuous piece of material. Fleet graphics, even when lettering is included, will have lettering printed onto a bigger piece of material to be applied to your vehicles.

Fleet lettering is 2 mil or .002" thick. The material itself is an excellent combination of durability and aesthetics.

The smallest size fleet lettering that can be done is technically 1"x1". The more important consideration is stroke width. Stroke width is the width of any given portion of your fleet lettering. Extremely narrow fonts or portions of letters can be problematic both in production and installation. No stroke width can be less than .25". If there is doubt as to whether your desired font will work please send it to us to review before completing your order.The biggest fleet lettering we can do is 24" x 600". In other words, so long as one of the dimension is under two feet we can accommodate just about any project's needs.

There are two primary differences between custom fleet lettering and graphics. Fleet lettering is cut from solid colored cast vinyl and can't have any printed elements such as photos and gradients while fleet graphics are printed onto adhesive vinyl and has no printing restrictions.The other primary difference is that fleet lettering will come as individual letters (applied all at once) while fleet graphics come on one continuous piece of material but can be cut to shape if desired.

This depends on the color you need. Please contact us if you are need a color that is not shown on our site and we will verify whether it is possible. Please note that fleet lettering colors that aren't shown on the site and are possible both take longer to produce and may have a different price.

For any printed signage it is always a challenge to match monitor color to actual printed color. This is a challenge for all printers across the signage industry. This can typically be overcome through color matching using Pantone colors that are standard across the industry and then calibrating the printer to the exact color needed.For fleet lettering, this is not possible due to the fact that your lettering is cut from the vinyl and not printed. Thus, we can't guarantee that the colors will match exactly as you need them to but are happy to provide you with the names of the colors we have in stock. The other solution is to print your lettering portions as fleet graphics so that we can color match. Custom color matching does incur an additional charge per color per unique sign in your order.

All of these terms are interchangeable and describe the temporary overlay on top of your fleet lettering (the one on the back is called the "back liner" and protects the adhesive/sticky side of the lettering until you are ready to install it). This overlay allows you to peel away the back liner and squeegee the lettering into place with the transfer paper helping to transfer all the individual pieces to your surface at one time. Once your lettering is applied to the surface, the transfer paper is removed and your lettering is in place. Please see the installation question and answer for full installation instructions and details.

If you intend on using your fleet lettering on windows you should be aware that the lettering is opaque in nature. Thus, large lettering can obscure visibility while driving. We recommend our perforated car decals if you're looking for large messaging without obstruction or hindering a driver's ability to see while operating a vehicle.

For tinted windows, we recommend a light and contrasting color to ensure others can read your messaging. Dark colored fleet lettering on tinted windows will make your company name, contact information or other messaging difficult to read.

Your lettering can be gently and slowly peeled away from the surface of your vehicle without damaging the paint. A sharp edge may be needed to get it started. If you're using a sharp edge, take care not to damage the surface paint while using it during removal.

For lettering that has been in place for an extended period, we recommend the use of a heat gun or other heat source to help remove the lettering. Gently and slowly peel away the lettering from the surface of your vehicle. Residual adhesive, if any, can be removed with a very mild cleaner and water and light scrubbing or a paint-safe adhesive remover. In some cases where the lettering has been in place for years there is potential for the removal of the lettering to damage or remove the paint of the vehicle.

Yes. Our in-house team and network of certified installers are also trained to properly remove fleet lettering. If you need removal and installation or even just removal fill out this form to contact us today..

Fleet lettering can either be installed by yourself or via our professional installation services, regardless of your location in the contiguous United States! If you're planning on installing it yourself please read through all of the instructions below before beginning the process. We do recommend installing larger fleet lettering with more than one person for the easiest installation. ? Clean the surface of the vehicle where the lettering will be installed with a non-abrasive rag and very mild cleaner or slightly soapy water. ? Allow the vehicle's surface to completely air dry before beginning installation. ? If necessary, measure and mark the area in a non-permanent fashion where the lettering will be installed. Ensure it is level and will be correctly placed after installation. ? Without removing the back liner of the lettering or the transfer tape (on top of the lettering) use masking or painter's tape (or other suitable tape safe for a vehicle's paint surface) to affix the top your lettering to your previously marked location. This horizontal "hinge" is made with the tape of choice halfway on the top of your lettering and halfway on the vehicle's surface. ? Hliding your lettering away from the intended surface, carefully start to peel away the back liner of the lettering that is affixed to the vehicle. Do not let the lettering or transfer paper (both of which now have the adhesive side exposed) touch the the surface of the vehicle. It is recommended that you peel away a small horizontal strip before removing the entire back liner though removing it all at once is a perfectly fine, albeit more difficult, way of applying your lettering. ? While still hliding your lettering and transfer tape away from the surface of the vehicle, use a flat surface (like a credit card or the optional squeegee) to evenly and firmly press the adhesive backing of the letters and transfer paper to the surface. Move from top to bottom across the lettering. ? If you're peeling away the back liner little by little continue to peel away the backing while evenly and firmly press the lettering (with the transfer paper on top of it) onto the surface. ? Once your fleet lettering is fully adhered to the vehicle, carefully remove the masking tape and transfer tape. ? Your fleet lettering is now installed on the surface where you want it. ? Remove any bubbles that remain. Remove any non-permanent markings that may remain.

While designing your fleet lettering on our online design tool you'll have the option to include a squeegee for a very small price. We highly recommend including this if you do not already have a squeegee.

By slowly squeegeeing from top to bottom most bubbles should be avoided. For those that do occur, you can typically gently lift up the decal and re-apply it before it is semi-permanently in place. Large bubbles are best removed by puncturing the bubble with a pin prick and then carefully using a flat surface to remove the air through the small puncture. Extreme caution should be used when removing large bubbles as the risk of permanently damaging or wrinkling the lettering is highest with large bubbles. ? Use a spray nozzle with at least a 40 degree spray pattern ? Ensure the power washer includes a nozzle protector ? Limit the water to no more than 180 F ? Spray from at least 12" away and perpendicular to your graphic ? Do not spray at a sharp angle as this can cause the edges to curl or lift

The material used for our custom fleet graphics is made from a durable cast vinyl with an adhesive backing.

Spot graphics are printed onto our vinyl material rather than cut from a solid colored vinyl like fleet lettering. This means that spot graphics can include any and all text and graphic effects that fleet lettering cannot.

Spot graphics are 2 mil, or .002" thick. Despite the very thin material, assuming proper installation these graphics will last for 5+ years even in difficult conditions.

Yes. Our vinyl fleet graphics have a durable but thin laminate that helps extend the lifespan of the product and maintain the vibrant printing.

Yes! Without a doubt, our fleet graphics are intended for outdoor use! These custom graphics will last for years to come despite the wear and tear of daily use on fleet vehicles. Unless you are driving in temperatures less than -65F or above 225F you should be safe.

Yes. We offer multiple shape options for our fleet graphics including: square/rectangle, rounded corners (1/4" or 1" radius), circle/oval, custom, or custom with border. You can have your custom fleet graphics cut to the exact shape you want with custom cut (previously known as or sometimes referred to as contour cut) or have a small border around the entire design (custom with boarder - previously known as halo cut). Your preferred shape can be selected on our design tool. Partial and full fleet graphics by nature are custom. Thus, you will not select a specific type of cut but work directly with our graphic designers to make sure it matches the exact dimensions and uniqueness of your fleet vehicles.

No. One of the main advantages of vinyl fleet graphics is that the intended application surface does not need to be flat like is the case for many of our other vehicle and window decals. These graphics will work on both flat and non-flat surfaces including rivets, corrugations, and simple and compound curves.

Nope! We print everything in full color and there are no restrictions on what you can print for your custom fleet graphics. The only exception is that they need to fall within our terms of service.

Graphics are intended to be semi-permanent in nature. This means that once applied or installed you will not be able to reposition nor remove and reuse them. But they can be removed when you are ready to dispose of them or update your fleet's look or branding.

Pricing is determined by the size of your graphic, quantity and any other options you may select. Of course, taxes, shipping, and installation services if needed will add to your final price.

For spot graphics for your fleet the smallest size our industrial printers can print is 6"x6". On the opposite end of the spectrum the largest is 52"x400". Graphics that have both dimensions over 52" will need to be paneled. If you need help designing these don't hesitate to contact us for free design services. Our professional installation services also make installation of large graphics pain free. Thus, in working with one of our professional graphic designers we'll make sure you get exactly what you need despite the size restrictions of the material.

With proper installation they will last for at least 5 years of continual use. In many cases, they will last much longer than this.

Technically you can install spot graphics on your own. Though, given the very strong adhesive used by these graphics and the complex applications, we recommend professional installation even for smaller graphics.