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Custom Vehicle Lettering Just How You Need It
Choose from over 35 different colors of self-adhesive vinyl and have your lettering, numbering, or business logo cut to the exact shape you need.
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- Vector Artwork Required (ai, eps, svg, pdf)
- Most fonts and designs acceptable
- Need help with files, uploading or design? Check out our Free Design Services!
(Text effects such as gradients, shadows, borders, slants, etc. are not possible with vinyl lettering. For these effects please use our custom vehicle decals.)
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What is Vehicle Lettering?
Vehicle lettering or car/truck lettering includes the lettering, numbering, or graphics individually cut out from a sheet of solid colored, 2-mil vinyl. Each shape is pre-spaced and placed onto masking transfer tape that allows for easy installation on your car, truck, or van in one piece, creating a clean and professional look.
Vehicle lettering works great on cars, trucks, vans, jeeps, buses, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, race cars, off-road vehicles, RVs, tractors, and even lawn mowers. It also works on windows and painted surfaces.
Vehicle Lettering Features
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Easy to Install:
All vinyl car lettering is pre-spaced and pre-masked, allowing you to apply it to your vehicle in a matter of minutes.
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No Damage to Paint or Window:
This lettering uses an adhesive that is safe for use on the windows and paint of your car or truck and will not cause damage when properly removed.
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Made to Last:
Cut from a sheet of durable 2-mil vinyl, your vehicle lettering will last 8+ years of outdoor use with no fading or cracking.
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UV Resistant and Waterproof:
Come rain or shine, your vinyl car and truck lettering has been designed to withstand the elements while maintaining its vibrant color and quality.
Additional Specs
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Thickness:
.002" (2-mil or 50 microns; about the thickness of half of a sheet of copy paper)
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UV Resistance:
UV protectants in the material for 8+ years of outdoor vibrancy with proper car and maintenance
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Estimated Lifespan:
8 years depending on climate and use
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Temperature Range:
-40F to 225F
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Installation Method:
Transfer tape; all-at-once installation
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Print Method:
Cut, not printed, from vinyl sheet
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Uses:
Outdoor. Used on windows and painted surfaces on cars, trucks, vans, buses, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs race cars, off-road vehicles, RVs, tractors, and lawn mowers.
Popular Templates
How to Use Vinyl Car and Truck Lettering Templates
Pressed for time to create your own car and truck lettering design? Don’t worry, we have ready-made templates you can easily customize for free!
To personalize these templates, follow these steps:
- Select your preferred design template.
- You will be redirected to our Online Design Tool, where you can explore a wide range of customization features: adjust the specs, add some text, upload your own images, and insert shapes, among others!
- Click “View Proof” to see a preview of your draft.
- Once you are satisfied with your design, click “Save & Continue” to proceed with checkout.
- Alternatively, you can click “Save” and finish your draft at a later time.
How to Install Vinyl Car and Truck Lettering
All our vehicle lettering comes pre-spaced and pre-masked with transfer tape that makes installation a simple, all-at-once process. Follow the step-by-step instructions below for a fast application:
Thoroughly clean and dry the surface of your car or truck where the decal will be installed.
Apply a horizontal strip of masking tape to the top of the graphic with the top half of the tape on the intended surface, creating a hinge.
Note: Designs with three or more colors will require you to place individually colored layers on your vehicle. Two vinyl dots (one in the upper left corner and one in the bottom right corner of each layer) will be used to help align individual layers.
Hold the bottom edge of the hinged graphic away from the intended surface and remove the back liner, revealing the sticky backing of your lettering. Be careful not to allow the exposed adhesive to touch the surface.
Using a squeegee*, press down on the premask, placing the lettering or graphic onto the intended surface. If creases develop, carefully lift the graphic and place it again. Work from top to bottom and left to right.
*Available for purchase with vehicle lettering.
Remove any air by dragging the squeegee from the center of your graphic outward.
Gently remove the premask, starting at a top corner. If any vinyl begins to come off the surface, use your squeegee to firmly adhere it back to the surface and continue peeling away the premask. This should remove the masking tape hinge as well.
Laying the liner over the graphic with the shiny side facing you, apply hard pressure with the squeegee, removing any remaining air bubbles.
As noted above, for vinyl lettering with three or more colors your order will have one layer per color. Repeat steps 2-7 and use the registration marks in the in the upper left and bottom right corners to ensure proper alignment and installation. The video below shows the installation process for 1 and 2 color vinyl lettering.
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Questions and Answers
No. The material and adhesive used to create our vehicle lettering is free of toxins and is completely safe to use.
Your vehicle lettering will have a moderate gloss finish, allowing it to stand out when placed on the window, back, or side of your vehicle.
No. Due to our vinyl lettering being cut directly from a sheet of durable 2 mil vinyl, a protective laminate is not needed to maintain the lettering’s quality and color. Protective laminates are mainly used on decals that are printed with ink.
Laws pertaining to vinyl lettering, decals, and stickers on vehicles differ from state to state. However, the consensus among states is that decals and stickers used on the windows of a vehicle must not obstruct the driver's view. Please keep this in mind when creating your custom vehicle lettering. Vehicles used for commercial purposes may have additional laws pertaining to identification and use.
USDOT numbers are used to identify and register vehicles that are used for commercial purposes, including transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce. USDOT numbers are required in over 30 states and must be applied to a vehicle after the vehicle has gone through the registration process. Our vehicle lettering may be used to create USDOT numbers, if they maintain a height of at least 2".
USDOT numbering must be at least 2" in height, with some local governments requiring 3". The color of the lettering may vary but must contrast the colors of your vehicle, making it clearly visible. Alternative fonts may be used if they are clear and legible.
USDOT numbers must be clearly visible. Common areas of placement include the bottom of the driver's door, the bottom of the passenger's door, and the rear of the vehicle. Some local governments may require specific placement, so please confirm with local authorities or agencies before installing.
Car and truck lettering is intended for one-time use only. We recommend planning the desired location of the lettering prior to application because removing or repositioning is virtually impossible. You can also check out our car and truck magnets.