10/09/2026
You may have noticed that we offer both 'stickers' and 'decals'. While those terms are often used interchangeably, they mean something different at CarStickers.
Our printed stickers (like bumper stickers and sticker slaps) are traditional peel-and-stick stickers.
Our decals are different: once applied, there’s no background. Because of this, they arrive on a backing sheet with transfer tape on top. Transfer tape holds the individual elements of the design together and allows for easy application.
And we actually offer two types:
-Transfer Decals: Made from a single color of vinyl
-Printed Transfer Decals: Full-color printed designs with the same background-free look
This post is all about Printed Transfer Decals.
They sort of combine elements from both standard stickers and single color transfer decals. They’re printed on our durable standard vinyl, laminated (with your choice of matte or gloss lamination) for added protection against UV exposure, water and scratches, and applied using transfer tape.
They also take some extra care to make. After printing and laminating, the decal is cut and then our team uses tweezers to pull out the background elements, which are called 'transfer picks'. This process is also known as 'weeding'. After that transfer tape is applied.
Transfer decals require a different process than your standard peel and stick sticker slap. Need help installing your decals? Head over to our site to find installation guides, how to videos, and helpful tips and tricks to make application easier.
Curious but not quite ready to order? You can also start with a material sample for only $1. Or, since we have no minimums, you can order as little as one custom printed transfer decal!
And if you have any questions or want to learn more about stickers and decals, our customer service team can help via phone, chat or email during our M-F business hours.
