Car Decals

Car decals and vehicle wraps are both used for vehicle advertising and customization, but they have some key differences. Car decals are smaller graphic elements that are typically applied to specific areas of the car like the windows, doors, or bumper. On the other hand, vehicle wraps cover a larger portion of the vehicle, often the entire surface.

Each of our car decals is made from a vinyl material with an adhesive backing, and they are all an affordable and versatile signage solution for your vehicle. We offer five different types of car decals: lettering, clear, opaque, perforated, and high-adhesive. These decals can be cut to shape as needed and work for personal and business vehicles, fleets, government cars, and more.

Car decals are made from adhesive vinyl, which is durable, weather-resistant, and can withstand outdoor conditions.

Car decals can come in both permanent and removable options. Permanent decals are designed for long-term use and may leave adhesive residue when removed. Removable decals can be taken off without leaving any adhesive residue behind.

Car decals can generally be applied to most vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. They can adhere well to smooth surfaces like glass and painted metal. As long as the surface is smooth, flat, and spacious enough for the decal, it can be applied.

Car decals have a variety of uses, including:

• Advertising business services or products
• Displaying contact information for businesses
• Personalizing vehicles with creative designs or graphics
• Showcasing support for a sports team or cause
• Adding decorative elements to the vehicle

Yes, car decals are commonly used for promotional purposes. Businesses often use car decals to increase brand visibility and reach a wider audience while their vehicles are on the road.

In general, car decals are legal as long as they comply with local regulations and do not obstruct the driver's view or violate any specific laws. However, regulations may vary from place to place, so it's essential to check local laws before applying decals.

Smaller car decals can often be installed by individuals with proper care and attention to detail. However, for larger or more complex decals, it's advisable to hire a professional to ensure a smooth and precise application.

Yes, car decals can be applied to motorcycles and various other types of vehicles such as bicycles, boats, and some recreational vehicles. As long as the surface is smooth, flat, and spacious enough for the decal, it can be applied. If you are looking for a decal to place on your boat, we recommend checking out our boat lettering and decals.

Removable car decals can be repositioned, which can be useful if you need to adjust its placement on your vehicle. Permanent decals, on the other hand, cannot be repositioned without causing damage.

Yes, car decals can be customized to match your company's branding. A reliable, professional sign printing provider can create custom car decals with your company's logo, colors, and other branding elements to maintain consistency across your marketing efforts.

Yes. Our decals work on any make or model of car or truck. More detail is provided on the respective product pages. But the most crucial part is selecting the correct type of decal and accurately measuring it for proper placement on your vehicle. If you are looking for a decal to place on your boat, we recommend checking out our boat lettering and decals.

Yes, all five decal types are made from vinyl material but have significant differences that should be noted. Our car and truck lettering decal is made by cutting your design directly out of solid-colored vinyl and does not include any printed graphics. Opaque and clear car decals differ in visibility/transparency, as the former is printed on opaque material and is better suited for doors or sides of vans or delivery trucks. Due to their see-through material, clear decals can be used on car windows. The ideal usage of clear decals is when an opaque background is not wanted. Alternatively, perforated decals, with their 50:50 ratio of solid material and perforated holes, offer the best choice for car windows, especially on rear windows for cars or trucks. The perforated material provides a solution for full-sized decals that don’t impede the driver’s visibility. We recommend using perforated car decals only when an entire window is covered to ensure the privacy of the driver, passengers, and others on the road. As for high-adhesive decals, these are made with opaque vinyl material and are best for placing on the body or doors of your vehicle.

All of the decals come with a removable lining that when peeled away leaves an adhesive backing.

The term “car sticker” is often used when describing a car decal but is not normally a common signage industry term. “Car decals” or “decals” are the terms most often used when looking for a car sign with an adhesive or sticky backing.

While there are common sizes of car decals (12”x12”, 18”x12”) there aren’t really any industry standard car decal sizes. This is because each car or truck model/type differs from the next. Thus, we highly recommend measuring the spot on your vehicle where the decal will be placed. Correct measurements will ensure a decal doesn’t come off the vehicle prematurely due to air getting underneath the decal.

The custom aspect of the decal is in regard to design, size, and type. We print everything in full color so you have the flexibility of printing virtually any design you may want. Likewise, you can customize one of our existing templates or use our free professional design services to have us custom create one for you. The decal size is also completely custom. Rather than offering only standard sizes for our decals we have a few common options with the ability to literally select any size you might need.

Lastly, no matter if you need clear, opaque, perforated or vinyl lettering, we offer all types of car decals. Thus, regardless of your situation and needs you should be able to find or design a custom decal that works perfectly for you.

Decals are a great choice for a long-lasting vehicle signage solution. This can be to advertise a personal business or even for fleet or company cars. Though removing your decal is fairly easy, these decals are considered semi-permanent and are not designed to be removed and reapplied. For more temporary car signs, one should select our car magnets. These are a perfect sign option that can be removed and reapplied on a regular basis.

No, car decals are not the same as a cling. A cling is a type of sign that adheres to a surface using static electricity rather than an adhesive backing. So while some may call them car clings or window clings for cars this is a misnomer. Generally, static clings are better off inside. For vehicles you should choose from one of the decal options including car/truck lettering, clear, opaque, perforated, or high adhesive.

Generally speaking, design for any of the decal types can be done in similar fashion as long as best practices are followed. Best practices for designing car decals include not putting too much text on the sign, keeping the design simple, having a clear call to action, and using contrasting colors. Contrasting colors are particularly important for clear car decals since the decal itself won’t contrast with any text you may put on your sign.

Yes, there is a significant difference in the decals beyond the design considerations noted above. Car and truck lettering does not have a background, and each letter is individually cut out, making it an excellent choice for your vehicle’s windows. As the name implies, opaque car decals should be used only on the sides of vehicles, as they will completely impair the driver’s visibility if placed on windows. Clear decals can be placed on the vehicle itself or on windows. However, the printed area will not be see-through even with clear car decals. Perforated decals offer the best solution for promoting your business or message while still being able to see through the sign. Perforated decals should always be used for rear windows and any large signs that will be used on the vehicle’s windows. High-adhesive decals have a powerful adhesive and should be used only for permanent applications, particularly on the doors or body of your vehicle.

Here's a quick guide on vehicle decal installation:

1. Wash the surface where the decal will be applied and let it air dry.
2. The backing of the decal should be removed so that the adhesive is now exposed.
3. For clear and opaque decals, a mixture of water and a drop of mild detergent should be sprayed onto the adhesive. This liquid will provide some wiggle room in positioning the decal on your vehicle. No water should be used on perforated decals.
4. The decals can then be placed onto the vehicle, and a squeegee is used to remove excess water.
5. Once dry, the adhesive properties will set in, and your decal will be in place.

Yes, decals are simple and quick to install; just make sure to follow the instructions carefully. For larger decals, more than one person needs to install them to ensure that the adhesive doesn’t touch or stick to another part of the decal. This can result in tears when trying to unstick the decal from itself, and getting someone to assist you will help prevent this from happening.

Your vehicle decals should not fall or fly off when driving in typical or inclement weather. It is critical to place the decals in a good position to help ensure that this doesn't happen. Decals should be placed on smooth or flat areas of your car. They should not be placed on paneling or cracks. As with any car decal, you should not use a pressure washer or a mechanical car wash. The water pressure and large brushes of either of these can damage your car decal beyond repair or even cause them to fall off.

Our decals are easy to remove. In most cases, you only need to peel them off your car and use a razor blade (for window placement) and soapy water to remove any residual adhesive material. In some cases, heating the decal with a blow dryer will allow for easier removal. Decals placed on painted areas should be removed with utmost care so as not to scratch the paint. Regardless of the type of decal you choose, it shouldn’t damage the car or paint job. This is true both when installing and removing the decal.

Yes, we have hundreds of design templates that work well as decals. We have designs ideal for home improvement service providers, such as painters, roofers, construction companies, and repair services. We also offer templates for interior designers, carpenters, plumbers, and driving schools. Additionally, we have templates that can apply to other businesses on the go.

We will have your custom car decals printed and shipped as soon as the next business day. To find out your estimated delivery date, type in your ZIP code into our online calculator.

Yes, you can. Our car decals are waterproof and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

Car decals are very durable and can last for more than eight years without cracking or fading.

Although you can stick our car decals on painted surfaces, as a precautionary measure, we suggest that you don’t immediately apply a vehicle decal on a new paint job. It’s better to let the surface completely dry first before applying your car decal.

No, we don’t recommend this. Car decals are supposed to stand out and emphasize key parts of your message. Matching your car decal to the color of your vehicle will only make your decal less noticeable to potential customers.