The Vistaprint Car Magnets Alternative That Goes the Distance

How many car magnets does one vehicle need?

Two is the working minimum, one for each front door, because the vehicle is seen from both sides and never from both at once. A third on the tailgate or rear panel catches the traffic behind you, which is the audience that spends the longest looking. Fleets buy in pairs per vehicle, and the unit price falls through the bulk tiers as the count climbs.

Do car magnets stick to aluminum or fiberglass panels?

No. A magnet needs steel, so aluminum body panels, fiberglass, plastic bumpers and carbon trim will not hold one. Plenty of modern vehicles mix materials, with a steel door and an aluminum hood on the same car, so test the panel with a household magnet before you order. Where the panel will not take a magnet, a printed decal is the format that does the job.

Does each side of the vehicle need its own design?

One design usually works on both doors, because the layout reads the same way from either side. The exception is artwork that points, such as an arrow or a figure facing one direction, which looks right on one door and wrong on the other. Mirror those elements for the second magnet. Text and logos never need mirroring, so most orders are two identical magnets.

What is a good Vistaprint car magnets alternative?

4OVER4.COM prints car magnets on 30 mil magnet stock with a hi gloss UV coating, sized for doors from compact sedans to work vans. You also get a free file check and bulk fleet tiers. Start with car magnets or browse the whole magnets range.

How thick should a car magnet be?

A vehicle magnet needs a thick, flexible magnetic sheet, commonly around 30 mil, so it grips the panel flat. Thin promotional magnet stock is made for a fridge, not a door. 4OVER4.COM prints vehicle magnets on 30 mil stock; the guide to what car magnets are and how to design them covers the details.

What sizes do 4OVER4.COM car magnets come in?

Car magnets come in 18 sizes from 9" x 9" to 24" x 36", with 12x18 and 18x24 inches the usual door sizes. Measure the flat metal area, keep clear of trim and body lines, and pick the size that fills it; when none fits, reflective magnets cut to any size from 6 to 24 inches wide. Order at car magnets.

Are car magnets better than car decals?

They solve different jobs. A magnet goes on and comes off in seconds, so it suits personal vehicles doing business duty, leased cars, and rules that require removable signage. A decal is permanent and suits dedicated work vehicles. The comparison guide to car decals vs car magnets vs bumper stickers walks through when each wins.

How do 4OVER4.COM car magnet prices compare to Vistaprint?

A pair of 30 mil car magnets costs $47.50 a pair, sold that way because each vehicle needs one per front door, and the unit price falls as a fleet order adds pairs. On top of that, 4OVER4.COM will beat a lower price from a U.S. retail printer by 10 percent with our 110% Price Match Guarantee, so a lower Vistaprint quote becomes a lower 4OVER4.COM price.

Will a car magnet damage my paint?

Not when it is used correctly. Clean and dry both the panel and the magnet before applying, place it on a flat metal surface away from trim, and remove and re-seat it regularly so moisture and grit never sit underneath. Stored flat and kept clean, a quality magnet protects the paint it covers.

Can I order matching magnets for leave-behinds?

Yes, and it is one of the easiest wins for a service business. Pair the vehicle magnets with business card magnets or standard fridge magnets that stay on the customer’s fridge long after the job. The guide on magnets vs stickers shows where each format earns its keep.