Use Tape to Decide Where Your Sticker Should Go
For finding the perfect location, one hack is to use masking tape to temporarily place the sticker where you think it would be the best spot. Mark the area with several pieces of masking tape, outlining the edges of the sticker.
Masking tape, or painter tape, is nice because it is fairly inexpensive and rarely leaves any residue. It also peels easily and is super repositionable.
You've probably invested a lot of time in designing your custom car stickers. So, you should definitely put some thought into where on the car the sticker should be placed.
Additional Placement Advice
Custom car stickers and truck decals can go many other places besides the bumper or window. In fact, vinyl lettering sprawled on car doors works great for mobile business advertising. (Think Jimmy John's or plumbing and heating vans).
Tools for the Perfect Install
Before we start installing, please gather your tools: scissors, paper towels, masking tape, tape measure, warm soapy water or mild household cleaner, and a plastic application squeegee or credit card.
The 8 Easy Installation Steps
Step 1: Clean & Dry. Smooth, non-porous surfaces work best like glass and metal. Thoroughly clean the area and remember to avoid using glass cleaner because it may leave some residue. Make certain that the surface is dry.
Step 2: Tape. Use masking tape to temporarily adhere to the intended surface and as a "hinge".
Step 3: Measure & Level. Use a line of text as a place to measure from so it's level.
Step 4: Peel & Cut. Peel and cut off the bottom half of the backing.
Step 5: Apply the Sticker. Using an application squeegee, press and apply the sticker to the intended surface in a back-and-forth pattern.
Step 6: Remove the Tape. Gently remove the tape hinge.
Step 7: Peel. Peel and remove the upper half of the backing.
Step 8: Press & Apply. Using the squeegee, press and apply the custom sticker to the surface in the same back and forth motion as before.
You're All Done!
Somewhat authentic Roman chariot Bumper Sticker.
Ars longa vita brevis!
Or in English, Art is Long, Life is short! So now that you know how to apply a sticker to your car, go apply many stickers. Decorate your own chariot and entertain all that sit in traffic.
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