Decals and Carwashes - Toyota Yaris Forums

otterhere · 07-30-2012, 04:24 PM

I guess this is a(nother) dumb question from me, but... I've never applied decals, bumper stickers, or anything but a license plate to my car. Being in the throes of a midlife crisis, however, in which I've been sorely tempted to trade in my very sensible silver Yaris for flashy sports-car type thing, I've decided instead to "jazz" up the Yaris (accessorizing is everything). So, do they stay ON in the carwash and all kinds of weather (for years) and, if you decide to take them off, do they come OFF? The ones I'm considering as sold as "auto stickers/decals" and are shown on the rear window, but can also be used on the body (they say). If I decide to keep it, don't want to ruin it!

bitz767 · 07-30-2012, 04:36 PM

I have mine all tricked out with stickers on the windows and actual vinyl stripes on the car. The stripes started to fade after year 2 so I replaced them recently. I left it out in the sun all day and they came off beautifully. I have also taken it through many car washes without problem. I would say dont worry.

1.5 · 07-30-2012, 05:17 PM

I have never had an issue with stickers on any of my cars as long as they are vinyls and not cheapy paper based products. I have stickers on windows, roof rack, and have sticker bomb'd my emblems and they have all stayed on through car washes, a few tropical storms, and the daily rain that Florida gets. If applying the sticker to any area other than the windows, you may want to consider clear coating them. Again not necessary though.

TickleTimeTim · 07-31-2012, 12:36 AM

worst comes to it, you have to buy goo gone to get rid of residue. otherwise, try it out. you will like it.

Profotoiam · 07-31-2012, 01:45 AM

i had a dont be a dick sticker on my pedo van once some dick decided to rip it off for me

otterhere · 07-31-2012, 11:45 AM

I know; someone suggested magnet "stickers" instead, but these are going to be, you know, CUTE, and I would fully expect someone to walk off with them (?). Not like the big, fugly RIBBONS you see everywhere (I would in no ways put those on my car, but).

Got it, and THANKS!

07-30-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Decals and Carwashes I guess this is a(nother) dumb question from me, but... I've never applied decals, bumper stickers, or anything but a license plate to my car. Being in the throes of a midlife crisis, however, in which I've been sorely tempted to trade in my very sensible silver Yaris for flashy sports-car type thing, I've decided instead to "jazz" up the Yaris (accessorizing is everything). So, do they stay ON in the carwash and all kinds of weather (for years) and, if you decide to take them off, do they come OFF? The ones I'm considering as sold as "auto stickers/decals" and are shown on the rear window, but can also be used on the body (they say). If I decide to keep it, don't want to ruin it!

07-30-2012, 05:17 PM	#3
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I have never had an issue with stickers on any of my cars as long as they are vinyls and not cheapy paper based products. I have stickers on windows, roof rack, and have sticker bomb'd my emblems and they have all stayed on through car washes, a few tropical storms, and the daily rain that Florida gets. If applying the sticker to any area other than the windows, you may want to consider clear coating them. Again not necessary though. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-31-2012, 12:36 AM	#4
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	worst comes to it, you have to buy goo gone to get rid of residue. otherwise, try it out. you will like it. __________________ Club SHIFT

07-30-2012, 04:36 PM	#2
bitz767 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 135	I have mine all tricked out with stickers on the windows and actual vinyl stripes on the car. The stripes started to fade after year 2 so I replaced them recently. I left it out in the sun all day and they came off beautifully. I have also taken it through many car washes without problem. I would say dont worry.

07-31-2012, 01:45 AM	#5
Profotoiam Drives: yaris Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: garden grove ca Posts: 143	i had a dont be a dick sticker on my pedo van once some dick decided to rip it off for me

07-31-2012, 11:45 AM	#6
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	I know; someone suggested magnet "stickers" instead, but these are going to be, you know, CUTE, and I would fully expect someone to walk off with them (?). Not like the big, fugly RIBBONS you see everywhere (I would in no ways put those on my car, but). Got it, and THANKS!