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Custom Car Door Decals - Clear and Opaque
Custom Car Door Decals - Clear and Opaque
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Get your business noticed – on the job and on the go – with custom car door decals.
To start creating your personalized decals, first choose your background material – see-through clear or solid white. (If you choose white, you can cover the entire decal with any color or pattern you’d like.) Then pick the right size for your intended placement, whether you’re creating truck door decals or branding for the back of a van. Then create your decal, whether you’d prefer to upload a custom design or have our designer make something from scratch for you. Your decal will arrive crisply printed and ready to stick around.
Advertise your business anywhere you go.
• 3M™ Controltac™ provides safe, long-lasting hold
• Adheres to curved or flat surfaces
• Weather resistant & waterproof
• Safe for car or truck paint
• Clear or opaque decals available
Decal Material: Clear vs. White Options
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Clear
- Transparent material
- Clear background (non-printed areas are see-through)
- Best for: Light-coloured designs
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Opaque
- White material
- Opaque background
- Best for: Making designs more vibrant
TO PERSONALIZE
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Upload a logo or pre-made design or type into the "Special Order Instructions" box at checkout your desired personalization. Include contact details if they are different from the email you ordered from for your mockup. We will not process your order until we have mockup approval. Due to the nature of this item, all orders will require mockup approval.
Need something designed? Type into the "Special Order Instructions" Box at checkout your idea, or upload images describing what you're looking to have replicated. Our designer will work with you to determine the best design. If You need a new logo made for your business, please Hire A Designer
- if submitting your own logo, please only submit clear and large logos in .png, .pdf, .png, .svg or adobe illustrator exports. Please include any fonts used in your design if submitting an ai file.
- Specify if there will be any changes such as color, wording or placement of elements inside the logo.
- We recommend keeping designs simple
- If you need a design made, please submit all information into the upload files box and include any extra information at checkout in the "SPECIAL ORDER INSTRUCTIONS" box. You can type in any edits you need made to you existing design as well. You may include clip art, design references, fonts and more to give our designer a better idea of the logo or design you're looking for.
We can create almost anything, we just ask that you do not submit known copywrite imagery or explicit materials for printing. Orders of this nature will be declined.
Design Tips
Follow these tips to make the most out of your car door decal.
1. Text placement
Place your design/text is in
the center so none of it is
clipped out while installing
your decal.2. Font size
Use large font size to ensure
your message is visible.3. Contrast
For dark colored cars, we
recommend a lighter design.
And a darker one for light colored cars.4. Resolution
If you’re using images, make
sure they’re clear, vibrant and
have a high resolution
(300 dpi).Application Guide
With three steps, you can get your car door decals in place and ready to go.
1. PREP
Wash your vehicle surface with mild soap and water, then dry.2. APPLY
Peel your decal off its backing. Place it on the door or side panel.3. SMOOTH
Start from the center and use a flat edge to remove bubbles.Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long will my car door decal last?
A: With proper care and use, vehicle decals can be used for about three years. At that point, we strongly recommend replacing your decal, using heat to do so. See the following question for details.Q: What’s the best way to take my decal off my vehicle?
A: If you’ve used your decal for more than two years, we recommend you heat the surface of your car with a hair dryer (not a heat gun) before you start to take the decal off. This will help the decal come off smoothly and reduce the risk of paint damage. Just heat the decal and the surface, pull from a corner and gently pull the decal off, using extra heat if needed. If you’ve used the decal for less than two years, using an oil-based adhesive remover should do the trick.Q: Should I match my car decal to the color of my vehicle?
A: If you’ve chosen a white vinyl car door decal, you can take advantage of our full-color printing options – and we recommend that you choose a background in a different (yet complementary) color than your vehicle. Not only does this help your decal stand out, it’s the easiest way to create a consistent look across vehicles of different colors. Just be sure to keep your messaging and design simple and clear.Q: Can I put a decal on a new paint job?
A: No, you’ll want to wait for the paint curing process to finish. This is also the case if you’ve added a new clear coat or wax to your car. The recommended wait time is 90 days for a new coat of paint, 60 days for a clear coat and 2 days for wax.Q: Can I keep my car door decal on while I wash my car?
A: Yes.Q: What type of adhesive is used?
A: Transparent polyacrylate – a removable, pressure-sensitive adhesive.Q: Where should I put my car decal?
A: The best answer for your decal may depend on your specific vehicle. If you’re working with a larger pickup truck, you can take advantage of the size of a side door. Vans can benefit from side panel decals and back door decals – especially if you often find yourself in heavy traffic.
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