Rochester Magnet supplies vehicle magnetic signs for businesses that want to turn cars, trucks, and vans into mobile advertising without the cost or commitment of vinyl wraps or painted lettering. Whether you operate one service vehicle or a fleet of fifty, we have the products and printing capabilities to support your project.
Full-color magnetic signs printed with your logo, contact information, services, and branding. Available in standard sizes (12″ x 24″, 18″ x 24″, and others) or custom-cut to fit specific vehicle panels. Vinyl facestock for outdoor durability.
Blank printable magnetic sheets in widths up to 48″ and rolls up to 200 feet. Sold to sign manufacturers, print shops, and marketing teams that produce their own vehicle signage. Compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, UV, and screen printing processes.
Multi-piece magnetic sign sets for businesses to brand multiple vehicles consistently. We handle the production logistics so your entire fleet rolls out with matching graphics on the same timeline.
Quick-ship blank magnetic sheets for businesses doing in-house printing or working with a local sign shop. Available in standard and high-energy formulations to match your durability requirements.
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Magnetic automotive signage is removable vehicle branding made from flexible magnet material printed with a business’s name, logo, and contact information. Unlike vinyl wraps or painted lettering, car magnet signs attach and remove in seconds without adhesive, residue, or damage to the vehicle’s paint.
Standard vehicle magnets are 0.030″ thick. High-energy formulations at the same thickness provide greater holding strength than standard material, while a 0.015″ high-energy product offers comparable performance to thin standard material in a lower-profile form factor that sits closer to the vehicle surface.
Magnetic vehicle signs are particularly popular among contractors, service businesses, and small companies that use personal or shared vehicles for work. A plumber driving an unmarked van to a job site looks like any other driver. But the same van with a magnetic sign on each door becomes mobile advertising visible to every car at every traffic light along the route.
Businesses across industries use car magnet signs to turn vehicle miles into marketing impressions. Here are the most common applications.
HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, roofers, and landscapers use magnetic vehicle signs to advertise their services while driving between job sites and parking at customer homes. A clearly branded service vehicle builds neighborhood awareness and signals professionalism to homeowners considering whether to hire.
Cleaning companies, pet groomers, mobile repair services, and delivery operations rely on car magnet signs for low-cost daily advertising. The same vehicle that handles client visits doubles as a billboard between appointments.
Real estate professionals use magnetic vehicle signs to promote open houses, advertise property listings, and reinforce personal branding while driving to and from showings.
Vendors that move between locations use magnetic signs to update menus, promote specials, and adapt their branding for different events without permanent modifications to the vehicle.
Direct sales representatives, consultants, and solo professionals brand their personal cars without committing to permanent vinyl or paint changes. Magnets are removed at the end of the workday, returning the vehicle to its unbranded state for personal use.
Political campaigns, charity drives, event promotions, and seasonal businesses use magnetic vehicle signs for short-duration branding. When the campaign ends, the magnets come off, and the vehicles return to normal use.
Each vehicle branding method has tradeoffs. Magnetic signs fit a specific position in the market that makes them the right choice for many businesses:
The tradeoff is total coverage and longevity. Vinyl covers the entire vehicle for years; magnets cover specific panels and require periodic removal for cleaning.
To maximize the life of your magnetic vehicle signs, follow these care practices.
Wash the panel where the magnet will sit, and wipe down the back of the magnet. Dirt, debris, and waxes between the magnet and the paint reduce holding strength and can trap moisture against the paint.
Magnets that stay on the vehicle for months at a time can trap moisture, dust, and pollen against the paint, leading to discoloration or finish damage. A weekly removal, cleaning, and reapplication keeps both the paint and the magnet in good condition.
New or repainted automotive surfaces should cure for at least 90 days before applying magnetic signs. Applying magnets during the curing window can mar the finish.
When magnets are off the vehicle, store them flat in a cool, dry location. Letting them curl or warp affects future application and holding strength.
Check the edges of the magnet for lifting, particularly at highway speeds. A magnet that has worked loose at one corner may peel off entirely. Replace any sign showing significant edge curl or print fading.
Yes. Properly sized magnetic vehicle signs in standard-thickness material remain securely attached at all legal highway speeds. The full surface area of the magnet generates significant total holding force. The most common cause of magnets coming loose is improper application or dirt between the magnet and the vehicle, not excessive speed.
No. Magnetic signs require a ferrous (steel-based) surface to adhere. Many modern vehicles use aluminum hoods, fiberglass body panels, or plastic bumpers and side panels. Check that the panel where you plan to mount the sign is steel. If you’re unsure, hold a small magnet against the panel to test before committing to a sign design.
With proper care, magnetic vehicle signs last several years before the print or the magnet material requires replacement. Outdoor exposure, UV light, and washing all affect longevity. Vinyl-laminated magnets with UV-resistant printing typically retain vibrant color for two to five years of regular outdoor use.
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