Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
Will your Car Magnets damage or stick to my car door?
Answer
Damage is very rare, and complaints are unusual. To be safe, we recommend testing a sample of the magnet on the specific vehicle you plan to use it on.
- First confirm the panel is magnet-receptive. The magnet needs steel to hold.
- Apply only to a clean, dry, smooth surface with no dirt or grit trapped underneath.
- Lift and reposition the magnet every so often so debris and moisture do not build up under it.
- Keep both the magnet and the paint clean to avoid marking.
Following these steps keeps the paint safe while the magnet holds firmly.
- Use flat, smooth metal panels; avoid curved or plastic areas where the magnet cannot sit flush.
- Do not apply over fresh paint that has not fully cured.
- Remove the magnet before a car wash, and take it off every couple of weeks to clean both surfaces with a damp cloth, especially after long stretches of rain.
- Store it flat between uses so it does not curl.
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