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What Material Are Custom Magnets Made From? Custom magnets are a flexible magnetic sheet with a printed vinyl or cardstock face, thicker and UV-coated for car magnets, thin for busines… Read answer Can You Use Custom Magnets for Outdoor Applications? It depends on the magnet. Car magnets are made for the outdoors. Business card and lenticular magnets are indoor products that will not surv… Read answer How Do You Care for and Store Custom Magnets? Store custom magnets flat with paper between them, lift car magnets every couple of weeks to wipe underneath, and keep stacks out of hot car… Read answer How Should You Set Up Your Magnet Design File? Build magnet files in CMYK at 300 DPI minimum, extend the background about 0.0625 inches past each edge, and keep text 0.125 inches inside t… Read answer What file format should I use for Custom Magnets? Custom magnet files go in safest as a print-ready PDF, though AI, PSD, EPS, JPEG and PNG work too, all set in CMYK at 300 DPI with a 0.125" … Read answer Can I add a QR code to my Custom Magnets? QR codes scan reliably on magnets at 0.75" x 0.75" or larger, dark on a light background with a clear quiet zone, tested at final size befor… Read answer Can I reuse car magnets on different vehicles? Car magnets move between vehicles freely because they hold without adhesive, and a quality one can be repositioned dozens of times if the ba… Read answer How much time do I need to leave my Car Magnets on before driving? Leave a new car magnet on overnight before its first drive so it seats evenly against the metal, after which you can take it on and off when… Read answer How many words should be on a car magnet? Less is more. A driver sees your car magnet for only three to five seconds, so keep the message to seven words or fewer plus your contact de… Read answer What size car magnet works best for a sedan? A 12"x18" magnet fits most sedan doors comfortably, but always measure your own panel before you order. Measure the flat area of the door fi… Read answer Can I use the same car magnet design on different colored vehicles? One car magnet design can wash out on some paint colors, so mixed fleets need a bold red or dark blue background, a border and a proof on bo… Read answer How long do car magnets last outdoors? Car magnets last one to two years of daily driving with UV-resistant inks if you clean them often, store them flat and reapply to a clean, d… Read answer Should I use rounded or square corners on my car magnet? Rounded corners keep car magnets flat at highway speed, while sharp corners catch wind and peel up over time, and rounded edges look more po… Read answer Can I use car magnets on any vehicle? Car magnets stick to flat, smooth metal like most doors and tailgates, but not to fiberglass, plastic panels or sharp curves, so test a spot… Read answer What's the difference between standard and magnetic notepads? Standard notepads use a chipboard backer for desks and drawers, while magnetic notepads carry a magnet strip to stick on fridges and filing … Read answer How durable are custom printed magnets? Indoor fridge and business card magnets last for years, and car magnets are engineered to handle rain, sun and highway speeds without peelin… Read answer Are magnets a good marketing investment? A magnet earns daily impressions for months or years on fridges, filing cabinets and toolboxes, giving a low cost per impression next to one… Read answer

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