Decals

Xtreme Decal Vinyl - 14 mil

This decal is made from 6 mil Convex High-Bond with a 8 mil Convex gloss laminate. It has a specially designed adhesive that sticks to low energy plastics and powder coated metal that are difficult for other decals. With an extremely durable finish that still maintains conformability, it's ideal for high-quality durable markings or decals on motocross bikes, ATV's, cars, gasoline pumps, vending machines, ATMs, outdoor power equipment, and other interior and exterior markings. Available in widths up to 54". Other laminates are available with this product for different needs, including thicker decals, thinner decals, or longer outdoor longevity.

Outdoor longevity of 2-5 years, depending on laminate.

Removable Xtreme Decal Vinyl - 12 mil

This decal is made from 4 mil Convex GearWrap with a 8 mil Convex gloss laminate. This very pliable vinyl can adhere to low energy plastics and is removable for the first year. This makes it the product of choice for football helmets, hard hats and other sports equipment, as it cuts down the labor involved in refurbishing helmets for new decals. This product will remove cleanly from most smooth surfaces or painted surfaces without leaving adhesive behind, and conforms well to rounded surfaces because it has less "memory" than other vinyl. So when it is applied to a helmet for instance, and rubbed from the center out, you should be able to rub out the “air tunnels,” which is squeezing or condensing the vinyl. With that said, everything has it’s limits, and a strategic cut into the design may help with the application. Available in widths up to 30". Other laminates are available with this product for different needs, including thicker decals, thinner decals, or longer outdoor longevity.

Outdoor longevity of 2-5 years, depending on laminate.

Pitbull MX - 5 mil

This adhesive vinyl is a super aggressive permanent decal material that is not removable. The manufacturer warns not to use this material unless you don't mind replacing what you stick it to along with the decal. Applications include any hard to stick to surfaces including plastic, power coated paint, Thermal Plastic Olefin (TPO) and textured surfaces where you don't intend to remove them. Available in widths up to 60".

This material can be laminated with Gloss or Matte Cast Vinyl to make a 7 mil decal that will last outdoors for 5-7 years. When laminated with 8 or 20 mil Convex or 12 mil ProShield, it will have a 2 year outdoor longevity. See the laminate description below for more details.

MagicStik - 6 mil

The unique adhesive on this material makes it easy to install on any flat surface including painted walls, and it can easily be removed and reapplied, so it’s a great material for making removable wall graphics, wall stickers, or temporary decals that need to be moved around to different locations. It provides excellent image quality, is durable, and economically priced. Available in widths up to 54". Approx. longevity of 3 years outdoors or 20 years indoors.

Economy Calendered Matte Vinyl - 4 mil

With an outdoor longevity of up to 3 years, this permanent adhesive backed vinyl is excellent for vinyl decals, bumper stickers, and outdoor signs. It has a blockout layer for excellent hiding power and the matte finish helps reduce glare. Can also be used indoors for sign and point of purchase displays. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60".

Longevity of up to 3 years outdoors, 5-25 years indoors.

Economy Calendered Gloss Vinyl - 4 mil

With an outdoor longevity of up to 3 years, this permanent adhesive backed vinyl is excellent for vinyl decals, bumper stickers, and outdoor signs. It has a blockout layer for excellent hiding power and the gloss finish makes for excellent color depth. Can also be used indoors for sign and point of purchase displays. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 84".

Longevity of up to 3 years outdoors, 5-25 years indoors.

Premium Calendered Matte Vinyl - 4 mil

This removable adhesive backed vinyl features an air release liner for easier installation, and a gray opaque solvent adhesive for excellent hiding power. Longevity of up to 3 years outdoors unprotected, or up to 5 years with a cast vinyl laminate. Excellent indoors or out for installation on smooth flat surfaces or subtle curves, making it excellent for custom vinyl decals and bumper stickers, and well as equipment labels. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60".

Premium Calendered Gloss Vinyl - 4 mil

This removable adhesive backed vinyl features an air release liner for easier installation, and a gray opaque solvent adhesive for excellent hiding power. Longevity of up to 3 years outdoors unprotected, or up to 5 years with a cast vinyl laminate. Excellent indoors or out for installation on smooth flat surfaces or subtle curves, making it excellent for custom vinyl decals and bumper stickers, and well as equipment labels. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60".

Arlon 8000 Adhesive Vinyl - 3.8 mil

This satin white engineered vinyl is designed for graphics that will be installed in cold temperatures or on hard to stick to surfaces. It features an aggressive, high tack, permanent adhesive that can stick to low energy surfaces such as concrete, brick, or polyethylene, that other adhesives will not adhere to. Available in widths up to 54".

Outdoor longevity of 2-3 years without lamination, or up to 5 years with lamination.

Building Wrap Vinyl - 3.5 mil

This opaque vinyl is used in wall and building wrap applications and decals where many standard products will not work. For rough textured concrete, cinder block, brick, and other low energy surfaces where normal adhesive vinyls could not typically be used. Removes cleanly with no adhesive residue. Available in widths up to 60".

Approximate longevity of 5-50 years indoors, 2 years outdoors.

ProPatch - 20 mil

This specially designed material is made of a two piece construction, a clear 12 mil vinyl with a white 8 mil backer. The result is a durable vinyl patch that can be sewn into garments, upholstery, bags or other textiles for advertising, sponsorship, or identification. Applications such as motorcycle seats, team uniform patches, bar stool covers, sponsor ski vests, paintball duffel bags, and tire covers are other possibilities. Available in widths up to 30"

Approx. longevity of 2-20 years depending on use.

3M 680 Reflective Adhesive Vinyl - 7 mil

This flexible, retroreflective film is a highly durable adhesive coated opaque vinyl that remains brilliantly reflective even when totally wet. This film is perfect for reflective decals, commercial vehicle graphics, railroad graphics, commercial signs and striping, or anywhere a reflective graphic is desirable for night visibility. See also the 3M 3200 for flat, non-vehicle application. Available in widths up to 54".

Up to 5 year outdoor longevity with laminate.

Economy Vehicle Vinyl with laminate - 4.8 mil

This glossy white, ultra-conformable calendared adhesive-backed vinyl/laminate combination is perfect for graphics on vehicles, trucks, buses, and walls. The air-egress release liner enables air to escape as the graphics are installed, eliminating trapped air pockets that cause wrinkles and bubbles. Performs well over rivets, corrugations, and flat to moderate curved surfaces. Removable for 1 year and permanent for up to 7 years. Available in widths up to 54".

Oracal RapidAir Cast Vinyl with Laminate- 4 mil

This professional wrapping film and laminate combination carries a 7 year outdoor warranty, the longest we offer. It's air channels are not visible so it provides the highest image quality and it's extremely conformable for the most difficult car sign, vehicle graphic and vehicle wrap installations. It's also available without the RapidAir technology for use on boat graphics and other applications in water. Available in up to 60" widths.

Cleanly removable for up to 4 years with excellent hiding power.

3M ControlTac Cast Vinyl with Comply - 2 mil

This opaque adhesive-backed premium cast vinyl carries a 5 year outdoor warranty when combined with 3M cast vinyl laminates. It's a popular solution for vehicle and fleet graphics with an adhesive that is positionable until firm pressure is applied, making for easier installations. It also offers fast, clean removal with heat and has excellent hiding power. Available in widths up to 54".

Many of the products on this page already include a laminate as they are matched component products that are only typically used together. Other products can either be used as is without a protective laminate, or a laminate can be selected as a finishing option. Below are descriptions of the laminates available in this category.

Satin Eco-Friendly Polypropylene Laminate - 3 Mil

This satin finished pressure sensitive laminate offers surface protection for long-lasting, durable graphics with materials that are free of PVC (vinyl) or heavy metals. The absence of heavy metals or phthalates reduces the risk of damaging the health of humans or the environment. Compared to PVC laminating films, polypropylene provides better image clarity for more accurate, vivid colors. This film is a great option for indoor graphics at children’s museums, or other environments, where visitors are encouraged to touch the displays. This laminate is intended for indoor use, but can be used outdoors for up to 6 months.

Vinyl Laminate - 4 Mil

This pressure sensitive laminate is good for indoor use and is available in gloss, luster or matte finishes, with the matte finish being the most popular as it has a sand texture like polycarbonate that diffuses glare without muting the colors of the print. Laminates offers surface protection and can change the finish of your print to suit the display environment. When a high-gloss finish is desired, and glare is not a concern, gloss is the appropriate choice. Keep in mind that a gloss finish will show flaws, scratches and fingerprints more than any other laminate. Luster and matte offer the same protection without these disadvantages.

Cast Vinyl Laminate - Matte or Gloss

These pressure sensitive laminates are recommended to protect and extend the life of outdoor decals. They have the highest degree of UV resistance and add thickness to the print making the graphics easier to install.

Polycarbonate Laminate - 5 and 10 Mil

These pressure sensitive laminates, also know as Lexan, are the most durable available. They resist scratches, abrasion and chemicals, and their textured velvet finish hides fingerprints and diffuses glare. They also provide a unique optical technology that prevents the laminate from making the print darker or dulling the color.

Convex Laminate

This high gloss laminate is available in 8 mil or 20 mil weights, and is typically used in combination with Pitbull MX, Convex High Bond or GearWrap decal vinyls to make heavy weight decals for a wide variety of applications. The heavy weight makes these decals extremely durable an easy to install since they maintain conformability, even though they are very heavy. These laminates do not provide UV protection, so decals used outdoors will have approximately 2 years of continuous outdoor life.

ProShield Laminate

This high gloss 12 mil laminate is extremely durable and is typically used in combination with Pitbull MX, Convex High Bond or GearWrap decal vinyls to make heavy weight decals for a wide variety of applications. This material offers even greater durability than the Convex laminates, but it's not as conformable so it's not recommend for curved surfaces unless it's being applied by an experienced installer as a heat gun is necessary in that case. This laminate does not provide UV protection, so decals used outdoors will have approximately 2 years of continuous outdoor life.

Coroplast

This corrugated plastic is popular for inexpensive, short-term use signs like political signs, custom yard signs, custom real estate signs, and other outdoor signs that need to be light weight and cost effective. Also know as Cor-X, it's our least expensive mounting material. It's not as rigid as our other materials, especially in larger sizes, so more support must be used to keep larger signs flat.

Sintra

This expanded PVC plastic board is available in 1mm, 3mm and 6mm thicknesses. It's water resistant and fire retardant, making it desirable for display applications. Sintra expands and contracts with temperature changes, up to .05 mil/ft per degree F, so that must be taken into account when using it for outdoor signs.

Acrylic

Also called Plexiglas, this clear plastic sheeting is great for mounting backlit graphics, either on the surface, or face first the back side, called second surface mounting. It comes in many weights, but only the 1/4" thickness is on our price list, but all other weights are available. Lexan is also available when greater impact resistance is needed. Call for pricing.

Dibond

At only 3mm thick, this material is made from Sintra sandwiched between layers of aluminum sheeting. It has the strength of plywood with a fraction of the thickness and weight. Plus, it's a smooth and uniform surface so there are no surface imperfections to show through to the mounted graphics as with wood, and graphics can adhere better so they won't come off prematurely. It's similar to Alumalite, but thinner and more resistant to dents from physical impact due to the solid core, but not quite as rigid.

Alumalite

This is the premium mounting material for outdoor sign graphics. This material is 3/16 inch thick corrugated plastic sandwiched between layers of aluminum sheeting making it impervious to the elements. It has the strength of plywood with a fraction of the thickness and weight. Plus, it's a smooth and uniform surface so there are no surface imperfections to show through to the mounted graphics as with wood, and graphics can adhere better so they won't come off prematurely. It's similar to Dibond, but thicker and more susceptible to dents from physical impact due to the corrugated core, but more rigid.

Normal turnaround time is 4-5 business days. During the order process you will be asked if you have a specific due date, and if you do, we will adjust your shipping method, if necessary, to get your order to you on time. If you need your order even quicker, we also have a rush service. If you authorize rush charges, we can get your order shipped in 1-2 days. Rush charges are $75 per order. If we're able to meet your deadline without bumping other jobs, we won't actually charge the rush charge, but you must authorize the rush to guarantee delivery.

All our printing is full color digital, so any number of colors can be used, from black and white to continuous tone photography, and the price will be the same.

If you want a custom decal that is cut out in a shape, there are two ways to go about this. The first way is for you to create a cut path yourself. Our decals are digitally die cut, so we need a vector path that can be used to tell the cutter where exactly you want your decal cut. This can be done in a drawing program such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw, or you can draw the path in Photoshop and we can copy it out and use it. If you decide to do this, be sure you draw a complete, closed path and that you leave approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch of image outside the cut path to allow for variances in the cutting. The smaller your wall decal, the smaller the margin needs to be. Make the path a color that will stand out against your image and we will handle the technical details.

If you don't have the ability to create the cut path, or prefer not to, we can create it for you, but we do charge for the service. With most images, the cost is $20 but if you want to send us your file in advance, we can verify what the cost will be to create the cut path.

There are some people who recommend applying decals with either water, or even soapy water, to make it possible to slide the decal around during installation. This is a valid technique for some types of decals, but we find the benefits don't outweigh the possible problems, so we recommend installing all decals dry. If you follow our instruction, you shouldn't have any problems and there will be fewer adhesion issues. If you do want to use a wet installation technique, you should only do so on materials that don't have an air release feature.

There are a few different installation methods that can be used for decals depending on which type of decal you have. If you ordered decals that are cut in a simple, solid shape such as a circle or rectangle, they will usually be sent without any transfer tape over the face of the decal. If your decals are very small, you may be able to simply peel them off the release liner and stick them to your cleaned and prepared surface. But, for larger decals, we recommend the procedure below

You will need the following tools: Scissors, Xacto knife or razor blade, for unlaminated decals you will need a soft squeegee or protect the image with paper (a hard squeegee will damage the print), and masking tape. You can also use your hands to apply the decal, but you are more likely to get bubbles in that case.

General Notes

• Glass surfaces should not have been treated with water repellent.
• Apply decals in the shade (no direct sunlight).
• The ideal temperature would be between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Surface temperature should be above 40 degrees.

Surface Preparation

• All surfaces should be considered dirty and must be cleaned prior to installation. Clean the area where the decals are to be applied with a household, non-ammonia based cleaner. We recommend an alcohol based cleaner such as denatured alcohol or equivalent. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Applying the Decal

• Position your decal in the desired location and tack into place on each end with small pieces of masking tape.
• Peel back about 2” of the release liner away from the top edge on the adhesive side of your decal.
• Cut off that section of the release liner and discard.
• Squeegee down the exposed edge of the decal starting from the center and working towards the edges. Let the squeegee cause the contact with the mounting surface and brush from the center outward using overlapping 45 degree angled strokes.
• Flip the decal up and start to peel back the remaining release liner.
• Pull back a few inches of the release liner at a time and squeegee the graphic into place using the same technique as above.
• If you get an air bubble or wrinkle, you can carefully lift the decal enough to fix the problem and continue. If there are air bubbles in your finished installation, you can pop them with a pin and squeegee the bubble toward the pin hole to squeeze out the air. Small bubbles will tend to disappear over time.
• Once the entire decal is applied, squeegee the entire decal once more to ensure a firm bond with the surface.

For decals that are cut into irregular shapes or multiple pieces, and sometimes with unlaminated decals, your graphic will come with transfer tape applied over the face of the decal. Transfer tape looks like big piece of masking tape and serves a few purposes. For decals in multiple pieces, like individually cut letters, the transfer tape keeps the decal together in once piece during installation. It also helps protect the image for unlaminated decals, and keeps the vinyl from stretching during installation.

The installation procedure for decals with transfer tape is basically the same with a few variations. For larger decals, especially those that are irregularly shaped, rather than starting with the top 2" of the decal, it can be easier to run a piece of masking tape through the center from the top of the graphic off the bottom. This tape will act like a hinge. You would then fold back the left side of the graphic to the hinge, peel back and cut off the release liner, then while holding the left edge of the graphic, squeegee the graphic down to the mounting surface starting at the hinge and working left. Just like before, you would work from the center out with overlapping, angled strokes. Once the left side is applied, you would fold back the right side, remove the remaining release liner and repeat the procedure for the right side.

The only other difference is that once the decal is applied to the surface, you will squeegee the entire decal again, and then carefully remove the transfer tape off the face of the decal by pulling it off at a sharp angle to prevent it from pulling your decal off the mounting surface. Once the transfer tape has been removed, squeegee the decal one last time to ensure it's on securely.

With all decals, the adhesive will take up to 24 hours to fully set, so avoid washing or causing stress to the decal for the first day after installation.

Unfortunately, it's illegal to sell professional sports teams official logos without paying exorbitant licensing fees as well as a percentage of each sale, so we aren't able to sell this type of decal. With some schools and amateur sports teams, their logos can be reproduced so check with your favorite team and see if they will provide their logo, or check with us to see if we have the team logo you need.