Faqs
Car Graphics / Racing Stripes Faqs
Q. What surfaces can the decals be applied
to?
A. Decals can be applied to any hard, smooth,
nonporous surface, such as; vehicles, boats, trailers, windows, mirrors,
lockers, folders, etc.
Q.
How do you remove any left over adhesive once the decals are completely
removed?
A. Rubbing alcohol or windex will remove any
sticky residue.
Q. Do you send installation squeegees out with the
decals?
Q. What is your exchange policy on custom
orders?
Q. Do you guys sponsor vehicles?
Q. Do you offer wholesale or reduced rate prices
for multiple orders?
Q. Do you offer multicolored graphics? Q. Why isn't the color I want listed as
an available color option on the graphics I want?
Q. Can you special order other colors?
Q. Do you make custom decals?
A. In most cases we do not include a squeegee
simply because including a squeegee adds more cost to shipping, as the
graphics need to be shipped in a larger sized mailing tube to accomodate
the squeegeee. Most graphics can be installed without the use of a
squeegee and if necessary, you may purchase a squeegee in the wallpaper
section of any hardware store for about . 75 cents.
A. Please view our "about us" page for
specifics, but generally custom made items cannot be returned or
exchanged, as they were specifically made for that order.
A. We do sponsor a few vehicles every year and most of our
sponsorships are done at the very beginning of the year?
A. Yes, we offer discounts for
large quantities of decals, please inquire for a quote.
A. Yes. Multicolored graphics are available for most designs
for an additional charge.
A. Most graphics can be made in all the available
colors listed on the "colors" page. If you do not see the color you want
listed, please send us an email and inquire about the color you want.
A. Yes, we can special order other colors for an additional charge.
A. We warranty that our decals
and graphics are free of defects and in most cases that warranty
lasts up until the decals are installed. Once they are installed
there is no warranty. Please view our "about us" page for more
specifics.
A. Absolutely. If you have an idea for a custom decal, feel free to
contact us about it.
Q. How long does it take to install the
large vehicle graphics?
A. The process to install
vinyl graphics normally takes a couple hours.
Q. Will the decals come off in
automatic car washes?
A. No,
the decals will not come off during car washes.
Q. Can I install the graphics or racing stripes
myself?
A. Yes, all our graphics and decals can be
installed by a novice. The process is very similar to installing
wallpaper. In fact we recommend saving yourself a few bucks and
installing the graphics yourself simply because nobody will take better
care of your vehicle then yourself. Please view the installation page
for step by step instructions.
Q. Are the decals safe to use on a vehicle?
A. Absolutely. In fact most vehicles come stock with some type of vinyl
pinstriping or lettering already installed on them.
Q. How long will the decals or graphics last?
A. We use both 5 year and 7 year cast vinyl, so most decals will outlast
your paint job. On average if you take care of your graphics or decals,
they will last at least 5 years.
Q. Will the decals or stripes damage my paint when
they are removed?
A. No, they will not harm or damage
your paint. The only time any paint damage will occur is if you scratch
your paint's surface with a blade to remove the decals. The decals do
not need to be removed with a blade.
Q. Can the decals go over rivets or
molding?
A. Yes, we use durable cast vinyl, which can
be molded around unsmooth and uneven surfaces. However, installing vinyl
over rivets or molding does require more time.
Q. Can the decals be clear coated over?
A. Yes, although it is not necessary. We use premium cast vinyl that
will last for years without being clear coated. If you do choose to
clear coat over the decals, make sure you use a decal friendly clear
coat.
Q.
How do you remove any left over adhesive once the decals are completely
removed?
A. Rubbing alcohol or windex will remove any
sticky residue.
Q. Can you make your graphics bigger or
smaller to fit my vehicle?
A. Yes, we can resize any
graphic and we always recommend measuring your vehicle first to make
sure the graphics will fit in the place you plan on installing them.
Please email us for a quote.
Q. Can you guys help me decide what type of
graphic to put on my vehicle or boat?
A. Of course,
email us over a picture of your vehicle or boat and any specifics about
what type of graphics appeal to your taste.
Q. Why won't the ghost vinyl work on white or
black vehicles?
A. The ghost flame material is a
clear vinyl with a slight grey tint, and it works almost like window
tinting. It is designed to appear about two shades darker then whatever
color it is applied to. Since there is no color darker then black, it
shows up as a grey on black vehicles. And on white vehicles it also
appears as grey.
Q. I have metallic paint, will the
ghost flames work on my vehicle?
A. Yes. Since the material is semi transparent, it
allows the metallic flakes of the paint to show through.
Q. Can you show me an example of how they
will look on my vehicle?
A. No.
The ghost flames material shows up differently on all colors and also
appears differntly in all lighting conditions.
Q. Do they go on the outside or the
inside of the window?
A.
Although most of our window decals can be installed on either the
outside or the inside of the window, they are made to go on the outside
of the window.
Q. Can you see through them?
A. No, the decals are not
transparent. You can see through the clear parts of the decal, but not
the solid.
Q. How long will they last?
A. They are made with premium 5 year vinyl and in most
cases will last for at least 5 years.
Q. Will they damage my window tinting?
A. No, as long as they are installed on the outside of
the window they will not damage the window tinting.
Q. I just painted my walls. How long do
I need to wait before installing decals?
A. Paint
needs to fully cure for at least 2-3 weeks before installing decals.
Q. Can I apply the decals to a
textured wall?
A.Wall Decals adhere best to smooth
surfaces such as smooth drywall. Slightly textured surfaces such as that
of an orange peel texture are fine. Wall decals will not adhere to a
really rough, or severly textured surface.
Q. What kind of paints will the decals
adhere to?
A. Our wall decals adhere best to matte,
satin or semi-gloss paints.
Q. Can they be applied in a bathroom?
A. Yes. Moisture will not affect the decals, once
installed.
Q. Will they damage my paint?
A. Although installing or removing decals can sometimes
damage paint, in most cases it does not. Since there are many factors
involved, such as, wall texture, paint type, how old the paint is,
whether there is primer under the paint, etc. there is no definite
answer. If any paint is damaged it would just require a touch up like
touching up an area of the wall where there is a scrape or scuff.
Q. How do I remove them?
A. Our wall decals can be removed by slowly peeling them off.
Our wall vinyl has a low-tack adhesive making them easy to remove with
little to no residue left behind. Simply lift the corner of each piece
with your fingernail, toothpick or a pair of tweezers and pull off of
the wall at a slight angle. If your decal has been on your wall for a
long period of time, we recommend that you use a heat gun to warm
up the vinyl as you start peeling or wait for a hot day. Heat will keep
the vinyl from taking off any weak areas of paint. If there is any
residue left on the wall, it could be easily washed off either with
soapy water or special liquid. Other than that, they are removed just
like any bumper sticker.
Q. Why isn't
my decal sticking to my wall?
A.
Make sure that the wall is clean and dry and that both the wall and
decal are warm at room temperature. If the surface is too cold, you may
warm it up with a heat gun on the low setting. Avoid applying your
decals during humid climate which can make it difficult for the transfer
tape to release. Make sure that there is no residue on the surface, such
as dust, dirt, grease, etc. If you cleaned the walls in preparation of
installing your vinyl, be sure there is no leftover residue, including
any soap that may have been used to clean the surface. Make sure you
have allowed time for the wall to completely dry. With the wall properly
prepared and the decal in place on the wall, squeegee the decal onto the
wall as explained in the instructions. Some walls, due to
different paints and textures, can be more difficult than others and may
require a little extra care and patience. Slowly, while pressing
the decal down with your finger, pull the transfer tape back onto itself
to remove it (not straight up, but at a 90 degree sharp angle). Once
the decal is on the wall and transfer tape removed, you need to smooth
over every part of the decal with your hand and fingers to ensure it is
properly bonding to the wall. Do not use any squeegee on the vinyl once
the transfer tape is removed or you may stretch or disfigure the vinyl
or risk leaving scratches on it.
Q. How long will the decals last?
A. We use both 3 year and 4 year indoor vinyl, so most decals will
last for 3 years. If you take care of your decals and they are not in
direct sunlight or in a high traffic area,
they can last up to 5 years.