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Frequently
Asked Questions
MAGNETIC SIGNS for VEHICLES
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down or select a category from the menu on the left to
review common questions regarding our custom magnetic
vehicle sign products.
The
QUALITY of our MAGNETIC SIGNS
Q. How long do the magnetic
car and truck door signs last?
A. When the supplied care and cleaning sheet is followed
you should expect to get at least 3-5 years of use.
Q.
Are your vehicle magnets one solid sheet?
A. Yes, the magnetic sign is manufactured to the highest
quality standards on one solid sheet of magnet material
that is .030 mil thick and magnetized to a very strong,
long lasting 14 poles per square inch. Accept nothing
less than this standard for magnetic vehicle signeage
that you expect to last for years.
Q.
Do you round the corners of your signs?
A. Yes, in order to reduce wind resistance we round
the corners of magnetic signs that will be used for
vehicles.
Q.
Are your products and materials manufactured in the
USA?
A. Yes, we utilize raw product and services that are
all based in the USA. Our production and sales facility
is located in LaPorte, Indiana USA.
Q.
Do your car door magnets come with a warranty?
A. YES. Our magnetic sheeting as well as the prints
are warranted not to peel, fade or crack for 3 years
from the manufacturer. Signs made with applied vinyl
are imaged using 7 year rated vinyl graphics.
Q.
Does your warranty cover the magnetic car door signs
from theft or fly-offs?
A. We do not warranty against theft or fly-offs, however
if this does occur you may be eligible for an up to
10 percent reorder discount. Remember, we use a very
strong magnetic sheeting that when correctly applied
will not fly-off of your vehicle at speeds up to 80
mph. Ask your customer service representative for
details.
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VEHICLE
DOOR MAGNET SPECIFICATIONS
Q.
What type of magnetic sheeting do you use to make
the magnetic car door signs?
A. We use a .030 mil. Sheeting that is magnetized
to 14 poles per inch. The sheeting that we use to
produce our magnetic car signs have a 85 ft lb. pull
rating insuring they firmly stay on your steel vehicle
door.
Q. Do you only offer square
or rectangle shaped magnetic signs?
Although a rectangular shape is the most common selection
for vehicle doors, we
also have many different sizes and shapes that we
can manufacture the sheeting to accommodate special
requests. These include round magnets, star shaped
magnets, and magnetic signs die cut to the shape of
sports balls. We even custom die cut magnetic signs
to your specifications. We strive to accommodate all
special requests. Please call a customer service representative
toll free at 1-866-769-SIGN (7446) to discuss options
and pricing.
Q.
Do you round the corners of your signs?
A. Yes, in order to reduce wind resistance we round
the corners of magnetic signs that will be used for
vehicles.
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SHIPPING
Q. Where do you ship to?
A. We ship our signs all over the world. Our main
customer focus is in the Continental USA and its neighboring
territories.
Q. What shipping carrier of you use?
Although we utilize UPS for most of our shipping services
we can ship via USPS or FedEx if that is a preference.
We keep our production schedule down to 3 business
days to ensure your get your magnetic signs on time.
Q. Can you blind drop ship
magnetic car signs?
A. Yes, We can blind drop ship or we can also put
your information into the sender line of all packages
we ship, regardless of carrier. (BACK
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ONLINE
ORDERING of MAGNETIC SIGNS
Q.
What is your turnaround time for magnets?
A. Typically we ship all orders
within 48 hours. During the busy season (June-September)
you could expect a 3-5 business day turnaround time.
We also have rush options available should you have
an immediate deadline to meet that guarantees your
magnetic signs on time. Ask your customer service
representative for details by calling toll free 1-866-769-7446.
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PRINT
BROKERS / RESELLERS
Q.
I have a layout in mind, can I send it directly to
you for a quote?
A. Yes, please visit the QUOTES
link located in the top navigation bar for more information
on obtaining a quote for your magnetic sign project.
Q.
Can you blind drop ship magnetic car signs?
A. Yes, We can blind drop ship
or we can also put your information into the sender
line of all packages we ship, regardless of carrier.
Q.
What is your turnaround time for magnets?
A. Typically we ship all orders
within 48 hours. During the busy season (June-September)
you could expect a 3-5 business day turnaround time.
We also have rush options available should you have
an immediate deadline to meet that guarantees your
magnetic signs on time. Ask your customer service
representative for details by calling toll free 1-866-769-7446.
Q.
Do you have a FTP server that I can upload my large
image files to for final output?
A. Yes. We will give you instructions
and the username and password of our FTP server should
the need arise. We prefer you send us a low resolution
image for a quote.
Q.
Where are you located?
A. We based in LaPorte, Indiana.
We are an Internet based sales and manufacturing company
that specializes in the production of magnetic sign
products for small business owners, fleet service
professionals and print brokerage firms.
Q.
What file types do you accept to produce magnetic
signs from?
A. We can use most file types
that are associated with common graphic design applications.
These include, .ai, .pdf, .eps, ps, .psd, .jpeg, .png,
.tiff, gif, .fhd, .cdr, .and MS Word Docs.
Q.
What is the preferred file type used for producing
magnetic car door signs?
A. If you have a layout complete,
we prefer .ai, .eps, .pdf, or .psd.
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OTHER
IMPORTANT INFOMATION
Q.
Where are you located?
A. We based in LaPorte, Indiana.
We are an Internet based sales and manufacturing company
that specializes in the production of magnetic sign
products for small business owners, fleet service
professionals and print brokerage firms.
Q.
Why should we buy our magnetic signs and fleet graphics
from your company?
A. We offer the most competitive pricing in the industry
as well as great turnaround times and excellent customer
service on all of our magnetic sign products.
Q.
Why are your prices so cheap?
A. We are sorry to say we get this one a lot. We have
been a long celebrated champion of small business
owners as well as print brokers looking for an affordable
alternative to the high cost of utilizing local vendors
for this service. During this process we have made
several partnerships with manufacturers of raw product,
lowering our overhead. The entire cost savings is
passed onto you, the customer.
Q.
I am a small business owner and our advertising budget
is very thin. Why should I buy a magnetic sign for
my vehicle?
A. Magnetic vehicle signs are a great way to promote
or identify your small or large business. Whether
in traffic or parked, your vehicle is a great place
to get free exposure for your brand, service or concept.
A parked car with a visible advertising magnet can
expose your message to up to 1200 drivers per hour
during peak traffic times. That is one vehicle every
3 seconds! With our dedication to service you and
production, you can always expect high quality magnetic
signs ontime.
Q.
I bought magnetic signs from another company and now
they are stuck to my car door. How do I get them off?
A. This unfortunately is a common question for us
when many companies in this market solely exist to
rip you off by supplying a inferior product. The market
is currently saturated with inferior magnetic sheeting
that is manufactured in China. The easiest way to
spot this is by looking for a glossy coating on the
reverse (magnet side) of the sheeting. Our competition
will tell you that the coating is there to help stop
them from sticking to your vehicles paint and while
this is partially true there is a reason why high
quality magnetic sheeting manufactured in the US does
not require this glossy laminate. The main reason
why Chinese manufacturers use a laminate on the reverse
side of the magnet is due to the poor quality of rubberized
material that is available to these manufacturers.
At around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the foreign based
sheeting starts to melt and degrade, filling the microscopic
pores of your clear coat with rubberized material.
This creates a bond between your vehicles paint and
the sheeting which is nearly impossible for individuals
to remove. The best way to remove this is to take
your vehicle to a body shop and let them remove it
with a high-speed buffer and then restoring the paint
with several of the buffing compounds they have available.
If you are on a budget, you can call us and request
a removal kit that we will supply for a small fee
of $15.00 plus shipping and handling. In the kit we
will give you a soft scraper, a small bottle of solvent
and a small tube of clear coat polish to restore your
paint. After you accomplish this, give one of our
customer service representatives a call and we will
reproduce your previous order with a high quality
US manufactured magnetic sheeting that we guarantee
not to stick to your vehicles paint so you can get
on with advertising your business with a product we
stand by and you in turn can trust. We have been in
business for 10 years and supplying you with a quality
product you can trust will always be our #1 priority.
There are also companies that will tell you that 30
mil sheeting is stiff and will not conform to curves
as well as 15 mil material. This is a completely erroneous
argument. Our material conforms just as well as the
15 mil material and will hold to your vehicle under
any demand. 15 mil material is not meant to be used
as car door magnets. This material was solely created
for light load applications such as refrigerator magnets
or ribbon magnet that are applied to surfaces where
wind resistance is not a factor. You will not be satisfied
with this product and unfortunately, many of the magnetic
sign dealers on the Internet have decided to use this
sheeting in order to increase their profitability.
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INSTALLATION
of MAGNETIC SIGNS
Q.
How do you apply the magnetic signs to the door of
the vehicle?
A. Magnetic signs can be applied simply by lining
up the vertical edge of the magnet and rolling it
onto a clean, dry steel surface. A Care and Cleaning
instruction sheet that is supplied with every order
will go into this process in greater detail. Never
attempt to place a magnet sign over door molding or
protruding trim as this will allow air to get behind
the magnetic surface and create a suction that will
lift the magnetic sign off of your vehicle. Always
apply the magnetic sheeting to a flat surface to allow
proper bond with the metal. The sheeting is flexible
so it will conform to slight curves as long as the
flexible sheeting will conform. (BACK
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RETURN
POLICY / WARRANTY INFORMATION
Q.
Do your car door magnets come with a warranty?
A. YES. Our magnetic sheeting as well as the prints
are warranted not to peel, fade or crack for 3 years
from the manufacturer. Signs made with applied vinyl
are imaged using 7 year rated vinyl graphics.
Q.
Does your warranty cover the magnetic car door signs
from theft or fly-offs?
A. We do not warranty against theft or fly-offs, however
if this does occur you may be eligible for an up to
10 percent reorder discount. Remember, we use a very
strong magnetic sheeting that when correctly applied
will not fly-off of your vehicle at speeds up to 80
mph. Ask your customer service representative for
details. (BACK TO TOP)
MAINTENANCE
/ CARE OF CAR DOOR MAGNETS
Q. Is there any special maintenance for the
care and cleaning of magnetic vehicle door signs?
A. Magnetic signs must be removed
and cleaned 2 times a week. This is mostly due to
moisture that can develop between the sheeting and
the vehicle. To clean your magnetic vehicle sign use
a soft cloth and a gentle cleanser. Do not use harsh
chemicals to clean the magnetic signs. For best results,
please place magnetic vehicle signs on a completely
flat surface.
FILE
TYPES ACCEPTED
Q. What file types do you
accept to produce magnetic signs from?
A. We can use most file types
that are associated with common graphic design applications.
These include, .ai, .pdf, .eps, ps, .psd, .jpeg, .png,
.tiff, gif, .fhd, .cdr, .and MS Word Docs.
Q.
What is the preferred file type used for producing
magnetic car door signs?
A. If you have a layout complete,
we prefer .ai, .eps, .pdf, or .psd.
FTP
INFORMATION
Q. Do you have a FTP server
that I can upload my large imge files to for final
output?
A. Yes. We will give you instructions
and the username and password of our FTP server should
the need arise. We prefer you send us a low resolution
image for a quote. (BACK
TO TOP)
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