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Die-Cut Color Chart * Print Color Chart
Most decals can be made in any color you want.
Printed Decal Material
Printed Decal Material
When a decal is printed (not die-cut from a single color vinyl roll) you have a several options of vinyl you would like the ink to be printed on. Below is an explanation of the choices you have. Note that just because the images below show the material in white, this does not necessarily mean that your decal will have any white on it. Most decals are cut around the basic shape of the design so we can print over any white areas if needed.
.JPG?1501647743832) | Lamination - This is an optional second layer of clear material that is installed after printing but before die-cutting. This extra layer helps protect against the elements. Even though our inks are designed to last about 3 years in outdoor conditions, they can be venerable to harsh chemicals (such as gasoline). Lamination is also required for something that is constantly touched as the ink will wear off quickly in cases on something like a phone decal. Lamination protects them against this along with extending the life of the decal by several years (ADDS 2-4 years depending on material). Available in Glossy, Matte or Metallic finish. Glossy will add extra shine to the decal like a clear coat does to paint. Matte will tone down the glossiness to a matte finish. Metallic adds a metallic look to the decal. See the Lamination Page for more information. Will add 2.5 mil of extra thickness to the decal. |
 | Standard GLOSSY Vinyl (4 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years) - This is the most popular choice for most customers. The decal will have a photo glossy finish and is conformable to most simple curves. Matte shown on the right for reference. Lamination adds about 2 years of extra life to the material. Rated for up to 176F/80C temperature use. 4 mil thick unlaminated. Order custom decals on Standard Glossy outdoor durable vinyl |
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| Glossy REMOVABLE Vinyl (4 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years) - This is essentially the same as our Standard Glossy Vinyl above but can be removed easier (though the decal can not be reapplied since it will be destroyed upon removal). This material is NOT recommended for high traffic decals as vandals can easily remove the decal. Matte shown on the right for reference. Lamination adds about 2 years of extra life to the material. Rated for up to 176F/74C temperature use.. 3 mil thick unlaminated. |
 | Standard MATTE Vinyl (4 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years))- This is used if you want the finish of the print to be "matte" or "chalkboard" like. This will leave the surface a NON-glossy finish and is conformable to most simple curves. Has special channels in the adhesive that allows air to more easily escape than regular vinyl. This makes it easy to work out air bubbles and wrinkles on decals that have large solid sections. Note that black will not be as dark as a glossy black when using this material; so it can appear very dark gray. Glossy shown on the left for reference. Lamination adds about 2 years of extra life to the material. Rated for up to 176F/80C temperature use. 4 mil thick unlaminated. |
 | Premium WRAP Vinyl (7 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years))- This is a glossy white vinyl with special channels in the adhesive that allows air to more easily escape than regular vinyl (see image). This makes it easier to work out air bubbles and wrinkles. It can be stretched quite easily around complex curveses when using heat. This is the material the vehicle wraps are typically made from. Works best on complex curves such as automotive panels with with extreme curves, motorcycle gas tanks, helmets, etc. There is a 90% premium added to the price of the decal for this vinyl since lamination must be used in conjunction with it. The glossy finish can be made matte by choosing a matte laminate (metallic lamination is an option as well). Should not be used on small detailed cut designs since it isn't really necessary and doesn't cut fine detail well due to the air channels in the adhesive. Rated for up to 194F/90C temperature use. 2.75 mil thick unlaminated. |
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Extreme Adhesive Vinyl (7 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years) - This vinyl has a Satin Finish (in between Glossy and Matte). It is designed to stick to low friction surfaces that most vinyl will not adhere to. This includes rough wood, bricks, concrete, etc. Also works well on coolers that has slight texture that most decals will not adhere to. Or ATV/UTV/Snowmobile/Motocross bikes due to it's extreme grip. Finish can be made glossy or matte by choosing the appropriate lamination when ordering. There is a 50% premium added to the price of the decal for this vinyl. Rated for up to 225F/107C temperature use. 3.5 mil thick unlaminated. Do you need this material? A quick way to test is with painter's tape. If you put painter's tape on the surface you plan on installing the decal and it won't stick or comes off easier than it should then this material is recommended. If the tape sticks fine then you can get by with one of our other materials. |
| No longer available. | MaxThick16 (7 Year Material))- This is a glossy vinyl that is ultra thick at 16 mil (about 5-6 times thicker than a normal decal or about the thickness of a credit card). It is designed for Motocross Bikes, Football Helmets, etc. Adhesive properties are similar to our Extreme Adhesive (above but not as thick) so it will stick to about any low friction surface that most vinyl will not adhere to. This includes rough wood, bricks, concrete, etc. Also works well on coolers that has slight texture that most decals will not adhere to. This material can only be used on SIMPLE SHAPES (example: a design with a solid background) and can NOT be used for highly detailed designs with intricate cuts. Please contact us if you have questions about this. Rated for up to 212F/100C temperature use. This material comes with glossy lamination and is 16 mil thick total. |
   | Premium REFLECTIVE Vinyl (7 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years))- This is a glossy vinyl that makes the decal reflect at night when indirect light shines on it. Whites will not appear pure white as this vinyl has a slight pearl-silver tint to it. It will make ALL colors appear to be printed with metallic ink. This vinyl is approximately 3 times thicker (5 mil) than the other vinyl offered so it does NOT conform well to complex curves. This should be used mainly on flat surfaces or those with very little curvature. There is a 50% premium added to the price of the decal for this vinyl. This material has a very strong adhesive to it which makes have similar adhesion properties as our "Extreme Adhesive" material above. Rated for up to 203F/95C temperature use. 5 mil thick unlaminated. Order custom decals on Reflective vinyl |
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| Metallic Silver (8 Year Material - Unlaminated ink will last about 3 years) - This vinyl makes lighter colored ink have a metallic property to them. Dark inks (like black and dark blue) will block out these properties. Note that when printing on this any white within the design will become metallic silver. 2 mil thick unlaminated (3 mil laminated). Rated for temps up to 230F/110C. |
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| Glow In The Dark - 3 Year material - Works best indoors as they will fade more quickly when exposed to UV rays on a regular basis. Is a light mint green color under normal light. Will glow for up to 4 hours when fully charged by light. Any white in your design will be this color. Colors will not appear 100% accurate on this color since it is not pure white (see color chart). But it is still pretty close to printing on white. Approxmately 5 mil thick. Not high temperature rated. Lamination is not offered on this material as lamination slows down the recharging rate. Note that on printed decals, the glow will be much more predominant on designs with white and lighter colored inks. Dark ink will block out the glow effect completely. Anything white in the design will be pure glow in the dark color. |
   | Perforated Window Film (1-2 Year Material) - SPECIAL ORDER. Works great for LARGE solid decals that go on a window that you need to see out of. This decal goes on the OUTSIDE of the glass. Adhesive side is black for better vision. Lamination can be added for extra durability of several more years. Decal design MUST be a solid shape design withOUT any type cut-outs so most of the designs on the site will have to be modified in order to use this material. So be sure to check your email if you choose this type of material when ordering because a choice may need to be made on how you wan the decal to be designed. EDGE WILL APPEAR JAGGED since there are holes in the material. Can be laminated to add 2 years extra of durability. This also helps keep water out of the holes in the rain which leads to better visibility. |
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| Static Cling (1 Year Limited Durability) - SPECIAL ORDER Looks like regular gloss vinyl but has no adhesive. Please note that your design will be modified to work as a static cling vinyl. The decal will be cut as the basic shape of the decal and will have about a 1/4 inch white border around the edge. All white areas within the design will remain white and will not be cut out like a traditional die-cut decal (no holes). Due to the static nature of this material, some dust particles may be sucked into the ink during printing. This is normally minimal but it does happen so solid colors may not be "perfect". Sticks well to windows, painted surfaces, fiberglass, or any smooth/clean surface. Critical that the surface is clean before installation. NO ADHESIVE; relies on static to hold the decal in place. Install WET for maximum adhesion. Squeegee out excess water after installing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Die Cut Example and an example of the same decal converted into a Static Cling decal. The thin gray line is the shape of the decal. |
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| Wall Vinyl - SPECIAL ORDER This material is used for large wall graphics similar to those made by FAThead®. Material is THICK (6 Mils) and can be removed and reapplied since it has a very low adhesive. Decal will stick to any smooth clean surface such as painted wall, glass or finished wood surfaces such as doors. It is NOT recommended for textured surfaces, unpainted drywall, outdoor walls, vehicles or bricks. If you have recently painted your walls do NOT install the decal for at least 30 days to allow the paint to fully cure to prevent damage. All decals printed on this material will have a white border around the image that is approximately 0.25 inch wide; this prevents the edge from curling. ***Note that this style decal will not work on a lot of new paint since paint manufacturers are now adding promoters to the paint to make them less sticky for easier clean up. To test, stick some normal "painters tape" to the wall. If it comes off easily you can not use this type of material. You will need to use a material with a more permanent adhesive. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Die Cut Example and an example of the same decal converted into a Wall Vinyl decal. The thin gray line is the shape of the decal. |
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| Glossy 3D Dome - Only available in packages of 125+. Domed decals are "emblem like" that have a 3D dimension to them. This also adds extra protection to the decal as it is similar to having extra thick lamination. Please see our Domed Decal Page for more information and images. Please note that approximately 20-40 days extra is required for production of domed style decals. |
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| Simulated Metals - look like real metal. This includes Chrome, Diamond Plate, Gold Mirror, Brushed Aluminum and Holographic. Note that white is NOT printed so any white within the image is going to be the color of the material. Since our inks are semi-transparent colors printed on this material will appear as tinted shades of it and bright colors do not appear as bright as when printed on white material. For this reason it is best to use darker color inks with simulated metal. All material is laminated for extra durability (5.5 mil total thickness). Rated for up to 165F/74C temperature use. See our printed color chart for examples. Our printed silver chrome works up to 212F temps. Order custom Gold Chrome decals Order custom Brushed Aluminum decals |
| Art Material | All art materials are for indoor use only and do NOT have adhesive applied to them. They work great for decorations in your home or office. By default, the design will look identical to the image unless you specify otherwise in the comments box. So if the design shows a white background, your print will have a white background.
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Extra Large Decals
These will come as 2 decals (either a right and left side or a top and bottom). This allows for single person installation and the decal will slightly overlap at the seam.
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More Information About Your Decal
Every Fast Decals product is custom-made in the size, color/material options you select. Here are a few helpful details about sizing, materials, backgrounds, and customization.
Custom-Made for Your Order
Every decal is made to order according to the size, color/material, and other options you select on the order form.
Commercial-Quality Materials
Our decals are made from commercial-quality vinyl designed to last for years in outdoor conditions. Exact outdoor life varies by material and application.
See our die-cut vinyl color chart or printed decal material chart for additional information.
Choose Your Size
Most designs can be made in nearly any size. Sizes are normally measured from left to right, and you can choose your desired width on the order form.
Some products, including certain stick-figure decals, custom lettering by height, etc, may use a different sizing method when noted.
Choose Your Color or Material
Single-color decals can be made in any available color shown on our vinyl color chart.
For full-color printed decals, you will normally select a material rather than a vinyl color. Printed colors may also be adjusted when the design allows.
Most Decals Have No Background
The white rectangle used to display the product image is usually not part of the decal. Most of our decals are cut around the shape of the design, allowing the color of the application surface to show through the open areas.
Some full-color designs intentionally include white areas, a printed background, or a contour around the design. Check the product image and description for details.
Adhesive and Installation
Our decals normally have adhesive on the back for installation on the outside of a clean, smooth surface. Front-adhesive decals for installation inside glass are also available for most designs.
Optional Shadows and Outlines
Many single-color transfer decals can be ordered with a shadow, outline, or contour in a second color.
Automatic Quantity Discounts
Available quantity discounts are calculated automatically as you order. When applicable, qualifying items do not need to have the same design. *Some coupons cannot be combined with other promotions.
Need a Change to This Design?
Is the design close to what you need, but not quite perfect? Use the Ask a Question option on this page to describe the change, or place your order and include the requested modification in the comments box.
We can often adjust lettering, colors, layout, or other design details. We will contact you before production if we need clarification.
Understanding the Different Decal Styles
The examples below show three common decal styles. The exact construction of your decal depends on the product and material options selected.
Die-Cut Transfer Decal
Only the individual parts of the design remain after installation. There is no printed background, so the application surface shows through all open areas of the design.
The product image may show the design in black for clarity, but your finished decal will be made in the color you select.
Full-Color Transfer Decal
The artwork is printed in full color, but selected open areas can still be removed. The application surface will show through those cut-out portions.
Thin cut lines shown in the product artwork help indicate which interior areas will be removed.
Contour-Cut Printed Decal
The entire design is printed and cut around its outside shape. Depending on the artwork, the decal may include a white border, colored contour, or solid printed background.
A thin outline in the product image may be used to show the approximate outer cut line.
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