Installing Car Decals

Posted on 15th July 2009 in Tips and Tricks

If you are looking to change the appearance of your vehicle installing car decals is an inexpensive way of doing so. Its even cheaper if you are able to install them your self. If you are up for the challenge here are some simple steps that will help accomplish installing the car graphics yourself.

Before you begin here are a list of a few items and tools you will need before you start installing car decals:

Car Decals
Measuring Tape
Masking Tape
Clean Soft Cloth
Exacto Knife
Plastic Squeegee

 

Installing Car Decals Will Transform Your Ride

 

Step #1

Do your research online and find the car decal that will best suit your vehicle and your personal taste. Once you pick out your graphics you will need to measure the area on your vehicle where you will be installing the graphics. Make sure you take your time and measure exactly and you will be glad you did. Next order your car decals online or find a local graphic sign shop in your town.

Step#2
Once you have in your possession the proper sized car  graphics you are ready to begin. So get out side and wash that vehicle until it is spotless. The cleaner your car is the better the graphics will stick. Once your car is completely dry wipe the area, that the  car decals will be installed on, with your soft cloth.

Step#3
You are now ready to start installing car decals. Place the graphic into the desired position. If  the car graphics that you are installing are real long ask a friend to help you. Next stick the decal in place with a small piece of your masking tape, this will allow you to be able to adjust the graphic until it is properly centered. Now run your masking tape across the top edge of the graphic. This will keep things aligned when you adhere the graphics to the vehicles surface.

Step#4
You will notice that your car decal has transfer tape on the top and bottom side. Start with the top edge and begin peeling of the bottom sided transfer tape smoothing out the decal as you work your way down. Use your plastic squeegee to help you work the bubbles and wrinkles out. Work your way down until you have completely removed the bottom side transfer tape.

Step#5
If your car graphic has expanded over any door openings you can take your exacto knife and gently cut the graphic where the gap for the opening is. Now take your squeegee and gently press the graphic into the gap so it will adhere all the way to the edge. Next begin rubbing a soft cloth over the graphic to ensure that there are no air bubbles.

Step#6
Now that the decal is adhered in placed remove the masking tape and the top layer transfer tape. Go slow with this step to make sure you do not lift the decal or this will cause wrinkles. Now breathe a sigh of relief and step back and take a look at your transformed car! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Make sure you do not wash your car for the next few days and always had wash. This will prolong the life of you car decals. Hope you found this information to be valuable. Enjoy installing car decals and your new ride.

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Advertising With Car Magnets

Posted on 14th July 2009 in Car Decals For Your Business

Another option to advertise for your business without committing to the more permanent option of car decals, is choosing magnetic signs. Magnetic signs can be a very effective advertising tool, with an abundance of options. We all remember the black and white magnets that you would see stuck to cars and trucks as you would drive around town. Well times have changed and the boring black and white magnets are a thing of the past.

High quality, computer generated, full color graphics have now taking the place of the old black and white magnets. The designs and colors are endless and are sure to attract your customers attention. Gone are the boring bullet points of what your company offers that no one can read when you drive by. Now keep it simple and  attract your potential customers by being able to show them what you do. This not only has been  proven to be more effective way to advertise but also quickly tells your customer what you are about.
You might be thinking what are the benefits to using car magnets over car decals. Car door magnets are completely portable. You can remove the car magnetic anytime you like. Whether you need to take them off for the weekend or prefer to have them removed from your vehicle after work hours, it is up to you. If you drive multiple vehicles to work during the week , you have the option of swapping you car magnets to your other vehicle. Auto magnets also are  a very cost effective way of getting your company’s message and information to a large potential customer base. For as  little as $28.00 you can get a pair of magnets that are 30 mill thick and 12inches x 24 inches in size. To make it even easier a lot a online manufactures have an easy to use design tool that will let you create your own custom designs right online. The bottom line is investing in a  car magnet has are proven to be a very effective way of advertising that leaves you with flexibility, and wont hurt the pocket book.

Before you order your magnets make sure you measure the area where they will be placed and measure right! This cannot be stressed enough. There is nothing more disappointing than receiving your car magnets and they don’t fit.  Also when measuring make note if there is any molding where the signs will be placed. Your car door may look like it is large enough to fit a big custom car magnet, but if the molding is in the way you are not going to be able to use the whole space.

Start looking at your vehicles as an advertising means for your business. Whether you customize your ride using car magnets,  car window decals, or complete custom car decals get started today and watch your business reap the benefits!

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