What You Need to Know About Specialty Car Decals for Your Vehicle

When you are commuting or spending significant amounts of time in your vehicle, you inherently start to notice the finer details of the cars around you (ugh, traffic). If you drive to and from work every day, you will eventually see all types of car decals and customization. They are eye-catching and rememberable. So it makes sense that custom vehicle decals are a great way for businesses to advertise their company, products, telephone number, and unique services. We have all seen that car or truck that has a little extra "oomph" with unique vehicle decals, license plate covers, and other fabulous accessories, and it makes an impression on us. It can be a lot of fun to own an eye-catching ride if you learn how to accessorize it properly. Keep reading for everything you need to know about customizing your vehicle for business or pleasure.

Customized Car Decals Are a Business Essential

When you compare the cost model of customized vehicle stickers and decals with traditional advertising, they are easily the most cost-effective way to promote your business. Once you have your decals and marketing plan ready, there is no further cost to renew an online ad, magazine, newspaper, radio, or TV advertisement. Your customized decals will consistently carry your brand across all markets for a one-time fee.

For example, your local newspaper will charge about $11 per inch for an ad. Unfortunately, this advertising cost is a one-time opportunity for your name to be out there without retaining any ongoing branding presence.

When you are branding your product or service, vinyl vehicle decals allow you to promote your business in an eye-catching fashion that is recurring.

Customized Car Decals for Your Vehicle

It doesn't matter if you are driving a Corvette, Jeep, work truck, or you want to customize your child's first vehicle. Car decals will make your vehicle stand out from the crowd. When you select from top-selling decals to create a custom design that fits your personality, your vehicle will attract attention. Consider using several decals to give your car the ultimate custom look.

Customized Car Decals for Products

The best way to advertise your school, church, or civic group is with our custom vinyl decals. These are available for indoor and outdoor use, so feel free to apply them on anything from skateboards to laptops. The material won't damage your property either. So no worries about ruining what you're applying the sticker to because they are easily removed. Elektroplates decals are an effortless way to quickly cover many objects in a short time. This is a significant benefit when marketing a brand or idea as you can hand them out to individuals rapidly. You can even mail them for a relatively low price.

Product Quality

When you purchase decals, there are different grades of materials that dictate the durability and life of your decal. Elektroplate's manufacturing process ensures that our decals can last for more significant periods of time when exposed to extreme conditions. When you purchase a new vehicle, you invest a substantial amount of money across an extended time. So it would be best if you customized it with quality upgrades that do not devalue the car. Review the manufacturer's production standards to ensure that your personalized decals are guaranteed not to flake, tarnish, or fade. Every product you purchase, including vehicle decals, should have a special UV coating to prevent fading. Elektroplate provides UV-protected quality products with an easy-to-use adhesive backing for quick installs and long-lasting results.

Can You Put New Decals Over Old Decals?

If you have existing decals on your automobile, make sure the old decal and all residual adhesive have been removed from the surface before application. To lift the old decal, use a chisel or x-acto knife to lift the edge of the decal while slowly pulling to remove it. You may need to apply heat to help loosen the adhesive for easier removal. If the decal is old and cracked, using a vinyl removing product will help remove the decal and any residual adhesive.

How to Apply a New Car Decal

Applying a custom vehicle decal is simple and easy. When you are ready to apply your decal, you may need the following items:

• Auto body squeegee
• Microfiber cloth
• Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• Decal

Regardless of the application method, you will need to clean the area of your car thoroughly where you will apply the decal. A clean surface ensures the adhesive sticks to your vehicle and creates a strong bond. When cleaning your vehicle for decal application, wash with soapy water, rinse thoroughly and then dry using a chamois or other car-safe towel.

Prepare the decal for application by going over it with the auto body squeegee to help the paper release from the back. Park your vehicle in a wind-free area to prevent dirt and debris from flying onto the surface before application. A wind-free environment also makes the decal easier to handle. If you are applying a large decal, it is helpful to have another person assist you.

Peel and Stick Method

With this method, you remove the paper from the back of the decal and then apply the decal to the vehicle surface working from one side to the other. Use the auto body squeegee or a credit card to push out any trapped air bubbles under the decal. Once you have the decal smoothed into place, remove the application tape at the top of the decal. Work carefully from the top corner down to prevent damage to the decal.

Quality Customized Automotive Accessories

Using car decals and other chrome-plated automotive accessories to customize your vehicle is a great way to stand out from the crowd. All custom decal orders placed have a 300 piece minimum requirement on order. All Elektroplate decals are manufactured in the USA.

Elektroplate is America's leading supplier of chrome-plated automotive accessories and car decals. In addition to specialty car decals, you can design your own high-end metal license plate frames, metal hitch covers, and chrome auto emblems. We invite you to shop our full line of products for customizing your automobile today.