At Diecutstickers.com, we delight in providing endless possibilities for stickers you’ll love for years to come. Since one of our most popular products is the versatile bumper sticker, here’s a simple guide on how to apply bumper stickers like a boss.
Common Uses for Bumper Stickers
There are so many ways to use bumper stickers. Some are practical, such as vehicle registration and parking passes, while others are just for fun. Here’s a list of common uses. What kind of statement will you make?
-Political and social messages
-Business advertising and promotions
-Support for causes and organizations
-School and sports team pride
-Personal expression
Create the perfect sticker for small and subtle details or loud and proud jumbo statement pieces. You can tell the world about your hobbies, values, or business with high-quality bumper stickers!
Where to Apply Bumper Stickers
The options for where to place your new sticker are almost endless, and they aren’t limited to just your vehicle.
Stickers can be placed on your front or back bumper, door panels, hood, front or back windshield, windows, interior panels, motorcycle gas tanks, and more. Consider what part of your vehicle gives the best visibility for your chosen statement, as well as the availability of flat surfaces that will accommodate the size of your sticker.
As long as it doesn’t interfere with your visual range for driving or any other local regulations about sticker placement, any surface is fair game.
Bumper and all-weather stickers can also be used around your home and office. Perhaps you need a sturdy address or welcome sign at your front door, a new touch to your decor, or a skateboard, laptop, or phone case accent. There are hundreds of different ways to decorate your world with high-quality bumper stickers.
No matter where you decide to put your mark on the world, you can count on high-quality products from Diecutstickers.com to look awesome, withstand the elements, and be gentle on your paint job or auto glass. So, go on, design the perfect sticker, and place it exactly where you want it with this easy guide on how to apply a bumper sticker.
Preparing for Application
1. Gather Your Materials
With a few simple tools, you can apply your new bumper sticker like a pro. For frustration-free sticker fun, gather all your supplies before beginning.
-Gentle cleanser (Hint: Using a cleanser designed for your car or other surface type will help you get the best clean without damaging your paint or finish.)
-Warm water
-Sponge or cleaning cloth
-Lint-free towel
-Ruler
-Soft chalk or painter’s tape
-application squeegee or credit card (optional)
2. Clean the Surface
Starting with a clean surface is probably the most important part of how to apply a bumper sticker.
Once you’ve decided on the area where you’d like to display your bumper sticker, use warm, soapy water, glass cleaner, or another surface-appropriate cleanser to gently scrub away all dust, oil, and dirt. Then, dry the surface carefully with a lint-free cloth.
Applying the Bumper Sticker
1. Position the Sticker
Using a ruler and a bit of chalk or painter’s tape can help ensure that you apply your sticker exactly where you want it. You can measure the distance between elements on your car or mark a parallel line to follow to keep your alignment straight. Give yourself a line or outline to follow for more confidence when working with your sticker.
2. Peel and Stick
Once you know exactly where you want your bumper sticker placed, peel off a portion of the backing to expose the adhesive.
Gently lay the adhesive back of your sticker in position with your markings and begin to apply light pressure along the sticker surface. Go slowly. As you place each portion, peel back a little more paper to work on a new section until the entire adhesive backing is in place.
Go back over the surface of the sticker with additional pressure to reinforce the bond.
3. Smooth Out Air Bubbles
You can also use your ruler, an application squeegee, or a credit card to help smooth out bubbles and avoid creases as you go.
Final Touches
-Remove any tape or markings that remain from helping mark your sticker’s position.
-Pay special attention to the edges and corners of your new bumper sticker. To reduce premature wear and tear, make sure they are firmly in place.
-Avoid trips to the car wash or exposures to abrasive surfaces like dirt roads for the next 24 hours to let the adhesive set.
Ready for bumper sticker removal? Check our sticker removal instructions!
Make Your Own Bumper Stickers
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