Magnetic car signs are a fun and inventive way to promote your
business or topic of interest. They are basically a magnetic sheet of plastic/vinyl on one side and a printed
surface layer on the other. They can carry any message, ranging from political slogans, business promotions, and
sports team support, to fun and quirky messages that you wish to share with the world.
Many of these car signs (sometimes referred to as car magnets) are made in the form of bumper
stickers. Traditionally located on the bumper of a car, they can carry messages, for example, “student driver” or
“how is my driving”. They are normally sized to be visible from a minimum distance by another car. They can
be bought premade and predesigned and are generally inexpensive.
Many are also given away freely by people or groups promoting
something. If you would like to create your own slogan, there are many places online that will make these magnetic
signs for you and design it for you if you don’t already have a design in mind.
Although they are generally small rectangles, car signs can be
made to resemble any shape you wish. From circles to squares to triangles and stars, shapes and patterns are all a
matter of personal preference and visual appeal. It’s always best to choose the shape that best gets your message
across. The sizes range depending on how big the message is and how much surface you have to work with.
The more popular location to place a magnetic car sign are the
bumper, trunk & hood of the car and on the front doors. Many people prefer these removable signs because they
can add a message to their car during work hours and have them removed after.
One popular example is stickers used by pizza delivery drivers
during their shifts to make their cars more prominent advertising mediums for their job. Political candidates also
use this opportunity to post their slogan on the cars of people who support them. Even sports teams print these
magnetic signs for fans who want to show their support not only at the games but during everyday life.
Warnings are also printed on magnetic signs to provide a mobile
alert to any dangers that are present. Because they are normally on the outside of the car, they need to be able to
stand up to any weather, mainly the rain and the hot sun. They need to be waterproof and not crack under high
temperatures. They also need to be able to stick firmly for a long period of time.
Many new designs are also reflective and are able to be seen at
night. They are often coated with a special reflective paint or plastic that illuminates in dull lighting
conditions. The beauty about magnetic car signs is that they can be used over and over again. If you want to switch
cars, just peel off the magnetic strip and put on the next car. It is a very simple design, but a very effective
marketing tool.