Car door graphics

Magnetic or stuck on?

If you use the car at weekends or want your branding off for certain visits, a magnetic sign lets you remove it in seconds. It has limits, though. Magnets only hold on steel, and some modern cars use aluminium or composite door skins, so test with a fridge magnet first. They also need a flat surface and regular removal for cleaning, or dirt can mark the paint. Self-adhesive vinyl follows curves better, looks more permanent and stays put at speed.

Fitting a logo round the handle and crease

Door panels look flat until you try to place something on one. Handles, body creases, mirrors and the gap between front and rear doors all reduce the usable area. Measure the flat zone on the actual car, not from a brochure. Keep logos clear of shut lines so a door can open without catching film. Both sides of a car are mirror images, so ask whether your design has a direction, such as an arrow or a logo that should face forwards.

Keep the message short

The usable area is small, so restraint matters more here than on a van. A sensible order is logo, one line saying what you do, and a phone number or web address large enough to read from the next lane. If you fall into a licensed category, such as private hire or driving instruction, check your licensing authority's rules before fixing anything to the door. For more coverage, see the wider vehicle graphics options.

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