Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can request a digital proof before your order is produced. To do this, simply mention that you'd like a proof in the special instructions section of the line item you want reviewed. Our team will carefully prepare your design for print and then send you a PDF file for your approval.

This way, you can review your design and make sure everything looks perfect before we start production. Once you approve the proof, we'll move forward with creating your custom stickers.

Do you have old or damaged stickers left on your car, water bottle, or laptop? At Carstickers.com, we use top-grade vinyl stickers with air-egress technology to make the removal process fast and simple. However, not all stickers are as easy to remove, so we've provided this handy guide to help you remove any sticker from any surface.

Before starting, it's important to consider the material your sticker is stuck on. Materials like glass or stainless steel allow for different techniques and tools compared to surfaces like a laptop or car door. For example, we wouldn't recommend using a box cutter or excessive window cleaner on car paint or electronics. While there are many unconventional methods out there, we've found that the following simple step-by-step techniques will remove almost any sticker.

Method 1: Heat

Step 1

Using a hair dryer or other heat source, heat the sticker slowly, starting in the middle and working your way out to the edges. Be careful not to heat the sticker too quickly, as you might accidentally burn or melt the adhesive onto the surface underneath.

Step 2

Using a plastic card such as a gift card or hotel key, start at one corner and gently push the sticker off the surface. Apply enough pressure to remove the corner while maintaining a firm grip on the card.

Step 3

Grab the corner of the sticker and pull it slowly towards the rest of the sticker. The lower the angle, the better. Pulling at a 90-degree angle increases the chance of ripping the sticker and leaving more residue on the surface.

Step 4

After removing most of the sticker with heat and the plastic scraper, spray the area with window cleaner. Use wet wipes or a soft cloth to rub off the remaining adhesive. If you removed the sticker from car paint, buff the area with car wax.

Method 2: Rubbing Alcohol

Step 1

For this method, you will need 90% or higher rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, and a plastic card or razor blade (use the razor blade only on hard surfaces like glass).

Step 2

Dab the rubbing alcohol on the cotton balls until they are wet but not soaked. Rub the surface of the sticker until it begins to absorb the alcohol.

Step 3

Let the sticker sit for 5 to 10 minutes while the rubbing alcohol soaks in. If the surface dries out, add more rubbing alcohol and continue to let it soak. Once ready, simply pull off the sticker!

Step 4

Using your plastic card or razor blade, scrape off any remaining sticker and adhesive.

A transfer decal is created by cutting sticker material to a shape, graphic, or text, and then removing the background. transfer decals are not printed on but instead are cut from a colored sheet of vinyl. If you would like a sticker with multiple colors but no background, you should order a Multi-Color transfer decal.

All of our transfer decals come with three elements. The first is the backing of the vinyl sheet, which is the paper layer that the vinyl is originally cut from. The second layer is the sticker itself, cut by our plotters to your exact design. Finally, we add a top layer of transfer tape to allow you to place the sticker exactly where you want on your material.

Applying a transfer decal

When you get your transfer decal in the mail, just lift the sticker and peel the white paper backing off of the adhesive. Then, while holding the clear transfer tape, line your transfer decal with the material underneath and place it on the surface. If you have any air bubbles in the sticker, gently rub from the middle to the edges until the sticker lies flat. For more, see the Application Instructions Page or watch the video below:

Transfer tape, also known as application tape, is a clear plastic film used to make applying stickers easier. It allows the installer to see exactly where they are placing the sticker on the substrate, which is the material or surface the sticker is being applied to, such as a window, car door, or plastic sign.

At Carstickers.com, we use high-quality clear plastic transfer tape for our transfer stickers. This clear tape is perfect for cut-out stickers with multiple parts, as it maintains the positions of all the letters and artwork in your design, ensuring precise placement.

Our clear transfer tape is made from non-porous plastic, which is why it's important to apply the stickers on a clean and dry surface. The transparency of the tape allows for easy placement, as the surface beneath, such as a car windshield or laptop, remains visible during application.

Here's a step-by-step process of how we produce transfer stickers:

Step 1

After selecting one of our premium graphics, uploading your own design, or creating something new using our custom sticker maker, you'll choose the color and size of your transfer sticker.

Step 2

Our Graphic Design team then prepares the design for processing, ensuring it will look great when printed and cut.

Step 3

Our skilled processing team runs a sheet of your selected vinyl color through a plotter, a machine that cuts the vinyl to match your design's shape.

Step 4

Once the graphic is cut, our team carefully weeds the excess vinyl using specialized tools. Weeding involves removing the small pieces of vinyl from the spaces between letters or intricate designs, called picks. For more information on picks, visit our Counting Picks on a Transfer Stage page.

Step 5

After weeding, we apply our high-quality clear plastic transfer tape over the graphic, sandwiching the sticker between the vinyl backing and the transfer tape. The sticker is then cut to the specified dimensions and is ready for application.