Vinyl Decals Blog

Vinyl Decal Store is now on Facebook

Beth — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:47:41 +0000

The Vinyl Decal Store is now on Facebook. We will be running special promotions on Facebook as well as providing additional information such as new product launches. We will be adding a section on Facebook for our fans to upload their window decals and show them off. Click on the icon below to visit our Facebook page or enter http://www.facebook.com/vinyldecalstore into your browser and become a fan.

We are kicking off our Facebook promotions with a new coupon. Coupon Code “fbpromo” is good for 10% Off Any Order. Coupon expires June 30, 2010.

Hunting and Fishing Vinyl Decals

Beth — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:12:41 +0000

We have added several new hunting decals and fishing decals to our store. We know these are very popular decals for the men and women who like to hunt and fish. We have many more vinyl decals in the works for these categories. As the time for deer hunting has closed and we are working our way towards spring, you may want to add a vinyl decal to your car to remember that big buck you harvested this past hunting season. Check out some of the most recent hunting decals we have added:

With spring coming up, its just about time to try to catch those big female bass before they start spawning. We have added several new bass decals to the fishing decals category to remind you of those great times out on the lake. If you can’t be fishin’, then you can still be dreaming about that big one that got away. Check out some of the new fishing decals we have added recently:

We encourage you to comment on this blog and tell us what you would like to see added to the large selection of vinyl decals we already offer.

Top 10 Tips For Installing Window Decals

Beth — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:54:33 +0000

We have had many requests for tips on installing window decals and/or vinyl lettering. I have put together a list of my top 10 tips for installing your vinyl graphics or window decals. I would start by reading our window decal install instructions and watching our vinyl installation video. Many of these tips are not going to have a wow factor to them, but they may help you on your let install project.

Pick a Vendor That Uses Quality Materials
Pick a Good Location to Install Your Decals
Pick and Clean Install Surface
Gather Proper Tools
Squeegee Adhesive Tape (Masking) Down
Measure and Temporarily Attach Decal
Measure and Adjust
Peel Back Masking
Apply Firm Pressure to Help Avoid Bubbles
Peel Masking Off and Check for Bubbles

We only use quality products at VinylDecalStore.com. We use Oracle vinyl that is rated for 6 years on outdoor applications and clear masking to make it easier to measure and install your vinyl decals. You should pick an area such as your car garage or other area that has plenty of light and protected from wind to install your window decal or vinyl lettering. It is very important to clean the surface area where you intend to install your graphic. A good glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol are usually strong enough to clean car windows; however, a de-greaser such as mild dish washing detergent should be used on painted surfaces to remove any road grime.

Now that you are ready to apply your decal, you should gather the proper tools you will need. You will need masking tape, a ruler or tape measure, scissors (to cut backer on large decals), and a squeegee. If you do not have a squeegee, a credit card or calling card will work in its place. Before installing your vinyl graphic, lay the decal on a flat surface and squeegee the masking. The masking may have released it grip since it was originally applied. Use your tape measure or ruler to measure the graphic and measure the area where you will be installing. Place the graphic and temporarily tape it into place using masking tape. Make sure the vinyl decal is in the proper location by measuring again and viewing from different angles. Move the graphic if needed.

Once you are satisfied with the install location, create a hinge with a long piece of masking tape. Peel back the masking making sure the vinyl is staying attached to the masking. If any vinyl is not sticking to the masking, use your squeegee or finger to rub over the masking on that area to reattach. Once the backer has been removed, apply vinyl decal using steady pressure and working the graphic from one direction to reduce bubbles and wrinkles. Holding the squeegee at a 45 degree angle while applying firm pressure will help reduce bubbles. Pull the masking off by peeling it slowly and keeping it parallel to the surface. This will help reduce the chance of getting air bubbles in your applied vinyl decal.

What do you do if you get bubbles in your vinyl decal? Sometimes… Nothing! Most of the time tiny bubbles will go away on their own. Vinyl can breathe and after a day or two… the trapped air will diffuse and running a finger over the bubble area will smooth it out. If you get a big air bubble under your graphic, then use a needle to poke a hole at the center of the bubble. Work from the outside edges of the bubble toward the tiny air hole in the middle to remove the bubble.

I hope my Top 10 Tips For Installing Window Decals will help you the next time you install a vinyl decal or window decal.

Support Our Troops with Patriotic Window Decals

Beth — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:55:46 +0000

Current events such as how stimulus money is being spent and whether the government can clean up health care without socializing medicine seem to be distracting from coverage of the situations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The number of troops being deployed overseas has been increased, yet less emphasis has been put on this in the media. The fact is that our soldiers are still sacrificing everyday and many have paid with the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Regardless of your political view on whether or not these troops should be fighting these wars or not, soldiers need our support more than ever. With the view of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan becoming very negative in regards to politics, our soldiers should not be part of this negativity. Organizations such as Blue Star Mothers of America and Soldier’s Angels have seen declines in the amount of donations and volunteers. These organizations need our still need our help. Some of our troops have 3 or more deployments since we invaded Afghanistan after the World Trade Center Attacks on Sept. 11, 2009.

We want to encourage our blog readers to help support our troops. If you have time on your hands (maybe due to loosing your job during this economic downturn), then volunteer some time at one of these agencies. You never know where the relationships you garnish from volunteering will lead you in life. Just helping out a couple days a month or donating any amount of money will bring peace in your life. Let your support for our great nation and our troops be known. Another way to show your support is to display your patriotic window decals and/or memorial window decals on the back glass of your vehicle. Let our troops know we care and support their efforts.

Family Decals Now Available!

Beth — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:01:34 +0000

We added an awesome family decal tool to the site that you should check out. You select your characters, their hair color and their size. You can even add their name underneath their character and your family name up top!

VinylDecalStore.com Family Decals

As always you can instantly view a proof of your family decal so you know exactly what you are getting before you order. This tool provides unlimited possibilities to show off your family, including the new baby or even your cat or dog. Check out the family decals today to see what your family looks like as a stick figure family.

We also have a wide selection of mascot, sport and hobby decals. We have the best selection of mascot decals available, and the sports decals are a great way to show off your school spirit. Whether you are involved in baseball, biking, football or hockey, we have a decal that will be perfect for you. We have a large selection of fonts from girly to sporty so your personality will shine through. Looking for a colored decal? We have 11 color options for you to chose from! And remember… instant proofs. So you can see it before you buy it!

How to Install a Large Vinyl Decal

Beth — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:10:46 +0000

We have just finished editing and uploading our first video for the Vinyl Decal Store. In this video, we show how to install a large vinyl decal using a vertical hinge method. We demonstrate this installation method using dry application.

If you do not have a squeegee available, a credit card can be used instead. We will be adding a video soon showing how to install smaller vinyl decals. When installing smaller window decals, watch the install video and use the same techniques or use the vinyl decal installation instructions found on our website. Check back often for more tips on how to install vinyl decals or window stickers.

Only one week until Father’s Day!

Beth — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:14:32 +0000

Don’t forget! Next Sunday is Father’s Day, and a personalized vinyl decal is the perfect present for Dad. Show off his favorite hobby or let him show off his awesome kids a little. To help you get your decal in time for the big day, any order placed by noon on Wednesday will be mailed out the same day so you will be sure to get your decal in time. Vinyldecalstore.com has a wide selection of sport, hobby and special interest decals for you to choose from. Don’t you think dad would rather have that bass fishing decal he has been eying than another tie? Vinyl decals are easy to apply and easy to remove! Why not get your Dad one today!

Double Your Money Fundraiser!

Beth — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:31:25 +0000

Although we don’t advertise it in the store, the Vinyl Decal Store does offer volume discounts for group fundraisers. Decal fundraisers are very popular and profitable way to raise money for your team or organization. Typically the decals have two lines of text (the same two lines for all of the decals) and are sold in bundles of 25. You can easily double your money with this team fundraiser.

Everyone loves to support their team, and this is a great opportunity to make money for your organization and give your fans something they can really enjoy. I know I would rather have an awesome decal than a tin of popcorn! Here are some examples of the volume discounts you can expect.

#of Decals        You pay       Sell them for   You make Sell them for   You make
25 decals       $9.00 each            $12                  $75 $15                  $150
50 decals       $8.00 each        $12                $200    $15                  $350
100 decals    $7.50 each          $12              $450    $15                $750
150 decals    $7.00 each        $12            $750       $15               $1200
200 decals $6.50 each            $12              $1100       $15               $1700
250 decals    $6.00 each            $12            $1500       $15               $2250
300 decals $5.50 each            $12            $1950       $15              $2850
350 decals $5.00 each            $12    $2450     $15               $3500

If you don’t find the perfect graphic for your decals in our extensive online catalog, we are more than happy to work with you to converting your mascot or organization logo into vector format. Contact us today to get more information on using the Vinyl Decal Store for your next fundraiser!

Talk to you soon, Beth

Pink Out Day at the Colonial

Beth — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:12:41 +0000

Amy Mickelson, wife of PGA tour golf star Phil Mickelson, announced early last week that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. To help bring awareness to the disease, the PGA Tour is sponsoring a “Pink Out” day at the Crowne Invitational at Colonial on Saturday. Last week stars such as John Daly (pink trousers at the BMW) and Rory Sabbatini (pink shirt at the Byron Nelson) showed their support for the Mickelson family by wearing pink. Paula Creamer, pro golfer on the LPGA tour, is known as the “Pink Panther” because of the amount of pink she wears during events to bring awareness to breast cancer. Although October is the official month for breast cancer awareness, the news of Amy being diagnosed with breast cancer has spawned an instant campaign of endorsements. If you would like to find out more about breast cancer visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation Website.

If you would like to show your support for breast cancer awareness, we have pink ribbon decals available in our store. We also have a large selection of golf decals for that golf enthusiast.

Please keep the Mickelson family and the families of other breast cancer patients in your thoughts and prayers.

Welcome to Vinyl Decal Store!

Beth — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:50:40 +0000

So we finally did it. We have joined the rest of the modern world and started blogging. And why not? We have lots of tips and tricks we can share… It is time to start spreading the news.

But first here is a little bit about “us”. Vinyl Decal Store is a family run business. My husband Rob and I are the two masterminds behind the site. He is the technical guy, and I am the one that makes it look pretty when he is done. We have worked together since our first job out of college 10 years ago, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We both work hard and take pride in what we do. If a job isn’t worth doing right, it isn’t worth doing at all.

To kick off our blog, we have teamed us with a fabulous blogger Bliss Sawyer and are offering a free decal giveaway through her site. Sign up today to throw your name in the hat!

We look forward to seeing you!
Beth from vinyldecalstore.com