A good sticker on a truck says who you are before you ever step out of the cab. But placement matters: put it in the right spot and it'll look great for years; put it in the wrong one and it can get scraped off by a wiper, block your view or even earn you a ticket. Here's where to put stickers on a truck, and where not to.
The best places for truck stickers
- Back window, lower corners: the classic spot. A 6" or 8" sticker in the lower left or right corner is easy to read and stays out of your line of sight.
- Tailgate: a big, flat surface that's perfect for an 8" sticker. Apply it to clean paint, not over chrome trim or badges.
- Rear side windows: on crew cabs, the small rear side windows are a great place for a 4" or 6" sticker.
- Toolbox: truck bed toolboxes are made for stickers. Cover it with 4" to 6" designs. See toolbox stickers.
- Bumper: the original spot for a bumper sticker, as long as it's a smooth, painted or plastic area.
Where NOT to put stickers
- The windshield: most states strictly limit what can go on a windshield. Keep it clear.
- Front side windows: these need to stay clear so you can see mirrors and traffic, and many states restrict them too.
- The middle of the back window: keep your view through the rearview mirror clear.
- In the wiper's path: if your back window has a wiper, keep stickers out of its sweep or the blade will wear the edges.
- Over the license plate, lights or third brake light: never cover anything that needs to be seen.
Rules vary by state, so if you're unsure, check your state's vehicle laws before you stick.
How to apply a sticker to a truck
- Wash and dry the spot, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol.
- Apply in the shade on a mild day, not on hot or freezing glass or paint.
- Use a piece of tape as a hinge on bigger stickers so they go on straight.
- Smooth from the center out with a credit card and press the edges firmly.
- Wait 24 hours before washing the truck.
Full step-by-step: how to apply a vinyl sticker without bubbles.
Truck sticker ideas
- 2nd Amendment and patriotic: 2nd Amendment Rifle, Gun Owners of America, American Mom. See Patriotic & Political.
- Hunting and fishing: Born to Hunt Forced to Work, Rainbow Trout, Life is Better on the Water.
- Country and western: Country Roads Take Me Home and Dutton Ranch - Ride for the Brand.
- Your team: find every NFL, MLB and college team in Sports stickers.
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