Surfaces that contain factory decals, pinstripes and molded body panels may cause a separation between the surface and the magnet. Some surfaces on your car or truck may require special attention.

In winter, for conformability purposes, the temperature of the magnet should be a minimum of 50☏, but the temperature of the vehicle surface matters little. Make sure your personalized car magnet is smooth against the vehicle with no trapped air underneath. Any dirt trapped underneath the magnet may damage the vehicles surface coating. Do not slide magnet to obtain proper position. If the sign is out of position, peel it off and repeat. Then let the magnetic force do the work as it positions the sign in place from starting edge to opposite edge. Let one edge of the magnet contact the vehicle in the desired position. Especially before sending your vehicle through a car wash. A heavier wax coating may also help prevent damage from trapped water, dirt and road chemicals. For magnets that are exposed to heaver amounts of sun and heat a heavier coat of was may be required during application. In addition a thin layer of car wax should be applied to the vehicle surface and back side of the magnet especially during the summer months. It is important to clean the vehicle surface and back of the magnetic material before application. Application Prep for your Custom Car Magnets Many times customers will learn that their size is too small or too big depending on their design. Tape your cutout onto your car or truck and then stand back to see how it might look. Magnetic strength on our magnetic products is strong but air flow is usually more forceful than most people realize.Ī helpful tip for selecting the right size and shape: Print and cut a piece of paper with a similar design including text. The result is a lost magnet when driving down the road. We've found in the past that if the magnet does not have a solid application surface airflow has the potential to lift the magnet off the car body. Make sure the area is flat and void of any folds, creases or other body panel formations that will prevent a smooth solid contact. Take a lightweight refrigerator magnet, that you know sticks to metal and test the area that you intend to apply your vehicle magnet to.Īt the same time we suggest measuring the area to make sure your custom car magnet will fit the area.

If your car was a second hand purchase don't assume that the area is completely metal. Other possible surface area issues arise from aftermarket fiberglass replacement parts and areas repaired with bondo. Some vehicle manufactures will substitute aluminum for light weight doors. Important Car Magnet Pre-Order Informationīefore placing your order we suggest making sure that the part of your vehicle is metal and that a magnet will stick to the area of focus.

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