Car and Truck Lettering
Three days. THREE DAYS you drove around wondering why every single human at every red light was honking and giving you thumbs up like you'd just invented edible deodorant. Your coworker found it in the parking lot—grandpa's little vinyl "HONK IF YOU'RE HORNY" sticker. Now you're here, designing professional-grade retaliation that'll outlast his hip replacement.
Create custom cut lettering on durable 2.5 mil vinyl online. The adhesive won't destroy your paint job when you inevitably peel it off after grandpa admits defeat. Works indoors, outdoors, or in that weird liminal space of covered parking garages where time doesn't exist. Black and white only—like grandpa's worldview.
Visit our Custom Decals page if you need COLOR to properly express your familial rage!
🚚 Fast, Nationwide Shipping
Order by 8 AM PST and we'll ship the same business day. Most orders ship within 2-3 business days.
Make Your Vehicle Stand Out With Custom Car and Truck Lettering!
Your van needs personality. Your truck needs character. Your grandpa needs to know that two can play at the bumper sticker ambush game. Companies everywhere slap vinyl on their fleet vehicles because it's more effective than screaming your business name at intersections.
Whether you've got a van, boat, race car that grandpa definitely doesn't know about, jet ski he'll never ride, or just windows that need weaponizing, SF Bay Signs delivers. We also make custom window decals and magnetic signs for when you need removable revenge. The passenger-side placement is key—he'll see it every time he gets in, right at eye level where his bifocals focus best.
What is Vehicle Lettering?
Vehicle lettering transforms innocent transportation into mobile billboards, compliance tools, or in your case, intergenerational warfare platforms.
Works on cars, vans, SUVs, RVs, race cars, ATVs, motorcycles, dirtbikes, boats, jet skis, large trucks, company vehicles, and any surface where grandpa might notice his comeuppance. The vinyl won't damage painted surfaces—unlike his sense of humor damaged your professional reputation.
Common Ways to Use Car Lettering
We've had customers use our lettering for revenge, compliance, capitalism, and occasionally all three simultaneously.
Business Branding
- Company Name & Logo — Display your brand on doors, windows, and panels.
- Contact Information — Phone numbers, websites, and social handles.
- Taglines & Services — Tell the world what you do directly from your vehicle.
Regulatory & Compliance Needs
- DOT Numbers — Required for commercial vehicles.
- License Information — Contractors can add required license details.
- Fleet Identification — Identify and track multiple vehicles.
Promotional Campaigns
- Seasonal Sales & Specials — Announce discounts while driving.
- Sponsorship Recognition — Support teams, charities, and causes.
- Event Advertising — Promote grand openings, trade shows, festivals, and family reunions.
Personal Use
- Custom Names or Monograms — Add personal touches that you choose.
- Decorative Graphics — Enhance your vehicle with intentional vinyl.
- Clubs & Organizations — Show affiliations you're proud of.
How to Install Vinyl Car, Van, and Truck Lettering
Your lettering arrives pre-spaced on transfer tape, ready for installation.
- Clean the Surface — Grab a microfiber cloth. Wipe away dirt and dust from the surface.
- Position & Secure — Measure and position your lettering precisely. Place masking tape along the top edge—this holds everything during application. Multi-color designs get corner marks for alignment.
- Peel & Apply — Peel the bottom edge away from the secured top, revealing the adhesive.
- Squeegee — Squeegee time—or use a credit card. Press slowly, avoiding wrinkles and bubbles. Work top to bottom, left to right.
- Remove Bubbles — Remove air bubbles by pressing from center outward.
- Remove Transfer Tape — Slowly peel the transfer tape from the top corner. The masking tape detaches too, leaving only the lettering.
- Final Press — Use the backing liner to press firmly one more time to ensure good adhesion.
Print or Download our Vehicle Lettering Install Instructions
Product Specs
- Thickness — 0.0102" (2.5 mil or 63.5 microns)
- UV Resistance — With proper care, expect 5+ years outdoors without fading.
- Lifespan — 5+ years of passenger-side visibility
- Service Temperature — -40°F to 180°F
- Install Method — Masking transfer tape; wet or dry installation
- Use Cases — Outdoor or Indoor. Requires flat surfaces: windows, glass, paint, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks, boats, vans, off-road vehicles.
Two Ways To Order
- Choose black or white
Upload Your Own Graphics
- Vector files required — (fonts and shapes must be outlined)
- Accepted formats — .AI, .EPS, .PDF, .SVG
- Additional art setup — may be required for complex designs
Need help with your file, uploading graphics, or designing? Our in-house designers can help.
Why Choose SF Bay Signs?
Same Day Production
Order by 8 AM PST and we'll ship the same business day.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
All products include our guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you're ready to remove it:
- Clean around the lettering with a wet cloth.
- Heat the vinyl with a heat gun to disrupt the adhesive bond.
- Peel away the lettering.
- Use isopropyl alcohol or Goo Gone for sticky residue. Longer application may require more cleanup.
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Repeat steps 4-5 as needed.