Car and Truck Lettering
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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.
- Easy-to-Use Online Design Tool
- Over 70 Fonts Available
- Any Custom Size
- Design Templates Available
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- Vector Artwork Required (ai, eps, svg, pdf)
- Most fonts and designs acceptable
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(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
This lettering should not ruin or damage the paint on your vehicle where applied. The adhesive used is designed to be applied and removed easily and does not contain any harmful toxins. However, we recommend that you exercise caution if you are using a sharp object (such as a razor blade) when removing applied car and truck lettering.
We also recommend avoiding the use of strong cleaners or chemicals when removing any adhesive residue that may be left after removing the lettering from your vehicle.
Our vehicle lettering is generally safe to use on your vehicle's paint if it is installed and removed properly. However, do not apply lettering on wet or uncured paint, as it may damage the paint or affect the adhesive properties of the lettering. Materials that may not be suitable for lettering application include ones that are flexible, scratch-resistant, or anti-reflective.
This lettering works great on tinted windows. Be sure to choose a color that contrasts with the window’s tint. For example, if your window or windshield has a dark tint, choose a light color vinyl (such as white) for your lettering. This allows for maximum visibility of your car and truck lettering. We also recommend placing the lettering on the outside of the window and not inside as people won’t see the vehicle lettering if it’s applied inside a tinted window.
Yes. Select the option in the online design tool that cuts the vehicle lettering for the adhesive to be at the design’s front. This lets you apply the lettering from the inside of a window and still be visible from outside. Placing your lettering on the inside of your window will help protect it from harsh elements, allowing it to last longer. It is also a great option if you regularly scrape frost, snow, or ice from your windows.
However, we do not recommend this option on tinted or reflective windows. Doing so will make your lettering very difficult to see.
Yes. Our car and truck lettering works on about every type of vehicle, including vehicles used for off-road purposes. It is also suitable for use on boats, wave runners, jet skis, and yachts.
Our vinyl car and truck lettering are made from the same material as our standard vinyl lettering, so it can be used on a wide variety of smooth, non-porous surfaces. This includes walls, metal, painted drywall, plastic, glass, windows, and acrylic.
Avoid using vinyl lettering on areas that are rough or porous such as stucco, cinder blocks, brick, unpainted or unfinished wood, concrete, etc.
Our custom vehicle lettering is opaque, meaning that it is not transparent and cannot be seen through. However, a small amount of light may pass through when installed on windows. Generally speaking, the darker the color your lettering is the more opaque your lettering will be.
Our car and truck lettering is designed for outdoor use and can last up to eight years with no fading or cracking. This is due to the durable vinyl material used that is both UV resistant and waterproof.
It is also designed to withstand any temperature between -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 225 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the perfect option for displaying your message or information outside of your vehicle.
Our vinyl car and truck lettering can withstand humid locations and climates. Its lifespan may be slightly affected in these conditions, but the lettering will still last several years with proper installation and care. When installing vehicle lettering in a humid environment, make sure the surface where the lettering will be applied on is completely dry. Installing car and truck lettering on a wet surface may cause the lettering to not adhere to the surface properly.
Yes, the vinyl material is meant to last outdoors and can withstand wind, rain, and sun.