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Vinyl Materials and Colors

Wild Stickers uses premium 2 mil or high quality 2.5 mil outdoor grade film for all of our graphic sticker products. We source from a variety of manufacturers including Oracal, Arlon, Tape Technologies and MACtac to bring you the best colors and quality depending on the application. Most vinyls we use are “rated” for at least 4 years with some rated to 8 years depending on your color selection and usage. The manufacturer “rating” is a minimum rating that means your vinyl sticker will not crack, peel or fade under normal conditions within that period of time. Wildstickers.com also guarantees our products for 1-year.

In some cases we offer specialty films and vinyl that have a shorter lifespan. These specialty items are indicated on our colorchart page and generally include custom metallic, holographic or flourescent vinyls that are not available with longer lasting ratings.

Wild Stickers carrys a wide variety of colors and specialty films to give you maximum flexibility and creativity in the selection and creation of your Wild Stickers. View our color chart to see all currently available colors and styles. Note that the colors represented on our web site and your computer screen are only approximations of the true vinyl colors which are generally much more vibrant and richer than what can be represented on your monitor.

You might also notice that WildStickers.com carrys a much larger color selection than most other online "Decal" sites. We carry a larger inventory because we strive to provide the best customer service possible and help you get just the right color for your application. If you do not see the color you're looking for please contact us and in most cases we'll help you find it. If you want to know the lifespan of the exact sticker(s) you want contact us and we'll be happy to let you know what specific materials we will use for your order. If you would like to request a specific material for an order please contact us in advance of placing your order.

Care and Maintenance

Now that your Wild Sticker is installed, keep it looking great by applying wax or RainX over it whenever you wash your vehicle. Be sure to clean excess wax buildup from around the edges of your sticker. Your Wild Sticker is Guaranteed for 1 year and most colors should last for 5 years or more with a little care. If you live in an area with winter conditions of snow and ice take care not to use an ice scraper around your sticker.

Keeping and Storing Your Wild Stickers

Keep your Wild Stickers in a cool dry place prior to installation. Wild Stickers will last longer if kept in an airtight plastic bag or container. Store all stickers in a flat position out of sunlight.

Installation Conditions

For best results install your Wild Stickers in moderate temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees F. Do not install your stickers in direct sunlight or during extremely humid, rainy or adverse weather conditions. For automotive installations, make sure the surface temperature of the vehicle is between 50 and 90 degrees F. A significant drop in temperature should be avoided during the first 24 hours after adhesion. Should this occur nonetheless, we recommend treating the film with warm air from a heat gun or other heat source.

Never install stickers on newly painted surfaces. Wait at least 60 days to install stickers over new automotive paint.

For Installation Instructions Click The Links Below:

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Surface Preparation Tips

Make sure to properly clean your application surface prior to installing your Wild Stickers. Never use ammonia based cleaning solvents for vinyl applications. Here are some tips for preparing and cleaning different surface types:

Automotive surfaces and windsheilds
Use a glass cleaner or soap solution and paper towel or lint-free cloth to thoroughly clean the surface. Make sure to completely remove any wax buildup, oils, adhesives, bugs etc. You can use a razor blade to scrape clean glass surfaces.

Plastics and Vinyl Surfaces
Use a glass cleaner or soap solution and paper towel or lint-free cloth to thoroughly clean the surface.

Natural Materials And Painted Surfaces
Use a household cleaning spray or solution and paper towel or lint-free cloth to thoroughly clean the surface. Make sure the surface is completely dry before applying your Sticker. Newly painted surfaces should be allowed to dry for at least 1 week prior to sticker installation to prevent bubbles and delamination.

Note:When using materials that tend to outgas, such as polycarbonate or polystyrene products, we recommend the following steps: Clean the surface, mount a piece of film to it, and store at 140°F for 24 hours. If bubbles form after 24 hours, outgassing is still occurring. Either treat the plastic with a heat source or store it for an extended period at room temperature conditions in order to cure the substrate prior to application of the vinyl.

Recommended Sticker Installation Tools

While Sticker installation is not overly difficult, it's helpful to have the right tools around to ease the application process and ensure a good transfer. Wild Stickers recommends the following tools/materials:

1. 1” or wider roll of masking tape
2. Small plastic squeegee or credit card
3. Glass Cleaner or premixed soap solution
4. Paper Towels

For Detailed Installation Instructions Click The Links Below:

Dry Installation Method >>>

Wet Installation Method >>>

Removing Stickers and Decals

If you decide to remove your Wild Sticker or most other decals you can use a hair dryer to apply heat while gently scraping, picking and peeling the vinyl off the surface. On glass surfaces you can use a razor blade along with the hair dryer.

The environment and surface temperatures must be at least 68°F before these films can be removed. Using a knife, first lift up one corner of the film, then slowly draw the film from the surface at a 180° angle. Heating the film with a heat gun while pulling makes removal easier. If the film being removed is very old, a small amount of residue from the adhesive may remain on the surface. This can be removed easily with varnish thinner or adhesive remover and a paper towel or lint-free cloth.

Removal may be more difficult in colder and dryer conditions.

Is There A Difference Between A Sticker And A Decal?

Not really. In fact "Decal" actually stems from the word "Decalomania" which refers to the process of transferring a picture or design. A "Sticker" is any type of adhesive label whether printed on or not.

In recent history the term "Decal" has become popular in the automotive industry, but at Wild Stickers we refer to our products as "Stickers" because you can "Stick One On" just about anything.

Selecting A Size For Your Sticker Order?

Your WildStickers order is roportionately scaled to fit within the area specified in your order selection. For instance, if you select a size of 5"x5" the sticker design you chose will be scaled propotionally to fit within that area. If the design is wider than it is tall, the width of your sticker will be 5" and the height will be scaled proportionally. If the design is taller than it is wide, the height of your sticker will be 5" and the width will be scaled proportionally.

An example of an image scaled proportionally:

Installation Problems

If you are experiencing any type of installation problem please contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have to help you install your Wild Stickers correctly.