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Tired of your ride blending in with every other truck at the lot? Whether you're rolling into a tailgate, cruising Main Street on the 4th of July, or just want your daily driver to actually look like yours, a bold patriotic decal is the fastest, cheapest upgrade you can make. The Stars & Stripes Car Decal delivers showroom-grade vinyl, waterproof durability, and 12 sizes that fit everything from a Civic door to a full Silverado hood — for the price of a tank of gas.

What Is the Stars & Stripes Car Decal?

The Stars & Stripes Car Decal is a precision-cut, waterproof PVC vinyl sticker designed for whole-body exterior application on cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and motorcycles. It features the iconic American flag graphic with a stylized, weather-aged finish — bold enough to read at highway speeds, refined enough to look intentional rather than gimmicky.

Built from automotive-grade PVC with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, this decal bonds firmly to painted panels, glass, fiberglass, and most smooth exterior surfaces. Unlike cheap printer-paper stickers that bubble and peel after one summer, this vinyl is engineered to survive UV exposure, freezing temperatures, rainstorms, and repeated trips through the car wash.

With 8 color options (Red, Blue, Black, White, Silver, Yellow, Green, and full Colorful) and 12 sizes ranging from a subtle 7.9 × 3.9 inches up to a massive 43.3 × 21.7 inch hood-filler, you can dial in exactly the look you want — from a clean fender accent to a full-panel statement piece.

Key Benefits

• Waterproof, weatherproof PVC: Stands up to rain, snow, UV rays, and high-pressure car washes without fading, curling, or peeling.
• 12 sizes, 8 colors: Whether you want a discreet bumper accent or a hood-wide statement, there's a fit for every vehicle and every style.
• Universal fitment: Works on cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, scooters, helmets, toolboxes, coolers, and laptops — anywhere smooth.
• Strong pressure-sensitive adhesive: Bonds firmly on the first press, but removes cleanly later without damaging your factory paint.
• DIY-friendly install: No heat gun, no squeegee tricks, no installer fees. Clean, peel, align, press. Done in under 10 minutes.
• Built to last 5+ years outdoors: Premium PVC vinyl rated for long-term exterior use, so you're not re-buying every spring.

Why Your Truck or SUV Deserves This Upgrade

Trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs take a beating. Sun-baked paint fades, gravel chips your clear coat, and road salt eats at every exposed edge. A high-quality vinyl decal does more than make a statement — it adds a sacrificial layer of protection over the area it covers, shielding the paint underneath from UV oxidation and minor surface contaminants. When you eventually peel it off, the paint beneath looks noticeably fresher than the surrounding panel.

That's why decals pair so well with serious automotive protection like paint protection film (PPF) and clear bra kits. If you're already investing in keeping your ride sharp, finishing the look with a patriotic graphic ties everything together. Pair this with one of our pre-cut kits from our All PPF Kits collection, or explore other styles in our full vehicle decals lineup to build the exact look you want.

What's Included & Installation

Your order includes one waterproof PVC Stars & Stripes vinyl decal in your chosen size and color. Installation is straightforward:

• Wash the application area with soap and water, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol and let dry completely.
• Peel the backing slowly, starting from one corner.
• Align the decal against your reference edge (panel seam, body line, or tape guide).
• Press from the center outward using firm, overlapping passes with your palm or a soft cloth to push out air.
• Let the adhesive fully cure for 24 hours before washing or exposing to heavy rain.

Most customers complete installation in under 10 minutes. If you'd rather have it done professionally, any local detail or wrap shop can apply it in a single visit for a small labor fee.

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