Vinyl Stickers on back glass

[Spiffers]

Would the defroster cause vinyl stickers to peel? Thinking about putting a couple of small ones on the lower edge of the back glass. But given how big the rear defroster is I don't want to do it and it look like crap in a years time.

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[Buyer2021]

The stickers may look like crap, but it won't be due to the defroster.

 

[Paul Neubauer]

Mine has been fine with the defroster.

 

[Spiffers]

Mine has been fine with the defroster.

That's the exact place I was thinking about putting one.

 

[Paul Neubauer]

That's the exact place I was thinking about putting one.

This decal is new since Ford replaced my back window under warranty a couple months ago but the original one was there for almost two years and still looked as good as new. I'm sure the quality of the decal will make the difference long term.

 

[fordtruckman2003]

Vinyl was starting to lift on my last truck after 12 years and many washings.
Perfectly fine though since all were readable and in plain white so no fading to worry about.

I highly doubt any issues with defroster.

 

[GreyBeard]

I've had a few in the past and it depends where you get them from. My black and white ones lasted more than 8 years. However, my colored ones faded and needed replacement at about 5-6 years

 

[FORDTEXAS]

how you apply it plays a huge factor on how good it’ll adhere.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

I've never had outside decals start to peel. Always white so no fade. Window tint can bubble from rear defrosters. That I see all the time.

 

[Darthf150]

Get your decals from a local graphics shop, and ask for "cast vinyl"

It's a higher quality and won't shrink as fast as cheap quality "calendered" vinyl.

They may charge a bit more but it won't be much.

Heat from a defroster will never ever effect your vinyl. Factors for vinyl peeling is almost always a pressure washer, OR living in an area that has high UV and heat all year round, like Arizona, OR buying a cheap quality vinyl.

When you apply make sure to wash your truck as this cuts down any dust in and around your glass, then use a hinge method to install.

Lots of YouTube videos how to do it.

Good luck!

 

[JJSnell]

I've had this logo\saying on my last four rigs. Have never had issues peeling, in 10yrs, 5yrs, 8yrs, 10 months respectively...

I agree quality of product is important.

 

[garagegymgoon]

Nice Kelly Doty (I think?) piece!

 

[Eighthtry]

I agree 100% with Buyer2021. Make it count.

 

[Spiffers]

Nice Kelly Doty (I think?) piece!

YUP! That was her tattoo for the Gypsy Girl challenge when she was on Ink Master. Outside of the one Pirate girl full back peice from one of the finales it's the only tattoo I ever saw on there that I would totally wear. She got ROBBED of the title if you asked me.

 

[garagegymgoon]

YUP! That was her tattoo for the Gypsy Girl challenge when she was on Ink Master. Outside of the one Pirate girl full back peice from one of the finales it's the only tattoo I ever saw on there that I would totally wear. She got ROBBED of the title if you asked me.

Never really watched it but I am a fan of her work!

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