Custom Magnetic Bumper Stickers on for the working day, off for the weekend
Custom magnetic bumper stickers suit anyone whose car does two jobs. Fit your business name for a day of appointments, take it off before the school run or a weekend away, and there is no adhesive to peel or residue to clean. We print them on flexible magnetic material to your own design and size.
- Removable and repositionable with no adhesive
- Printed in full colour to your design
- Sized for steel boot lids, doors and tailgates
Free quote · 10-12 working days from the day you approve your digital proof
Fit and remove by hand - PDF proof firstNothing prints until you approve it
- Free artwork reviewYour file checked before production
- Custom sizes & shapesMade to your dimensions
- UK-wide delivery10-12 working days from proof approval
Alternatives to a car magnet
If a removable sign is not quite right, one of these may suit the vehicle better.
Vinyl bumper stickers
Adhesive stickers for a message that stays.
View Vinyl Bumper StickersCar advertising stickers
Business branding for working vehicles.
View Car Advertising StickersCar bumper stickers
Classic designs for the rear of the car.
View Car Bumper StickersLetter cut stickers
Signwritten-style names and numbers.
View Letter Cut StickersStatic clings
Removable graphics for inside the glass.
View Static ClingsGetting magnetic bumper stickers right
Magnetic stickers are simple to use, but they depend on the right panel, the right shape and a little routine care. This guide covers all three.
Why choose magnetic bumper stickers?
The main reason is flexibility. A self-employed tradesperson, a mobile hairdresser or an estate agent using their own car can advertise during working hours without committing the vehicle to permanent branding.
Magnets also suit temporary messages: a campaign that runs for a few weeks, a charity drive, a rally or an event where cars need identifying for one day only.
And because nothing is stuck to the paintwork, they are a sensible choice for leased and company cars whose terms may restrict permanent graphics. Check your agreement if you are unsure.
Popular uses for magnetic bumper stickers
Customers typically order car magnets for:
- Mobile businesses – carers, cleaners, tutors and tradespeople using a personal car.
- Driving instructors – school branding and phone numbers on dual-use cars.
- Estate and letting agents – branding for viewings in staff cars.
- Events and convoys – marshal, support or wedding car signs for the day.
- Pool vehicles – moving a sign to whichever car has been booked.
Materials, shapes and sizes
Magnetic stickers need steel underneath. Most modern bumpers are plastic, so despite the name, these signs usually go on a steel boot lid, tailgate or door instead. Test first: if a fridge magnet will not stay on the panel, a magnetic sticker will not either.
Rounded corners and simple shapes hold better than long thin points, which can lift in the airflow. Flat areas give the strongest grip, so avoid placing a magnet across a deep crease, badge or panel gap.
Size to the flattest part of the panel. A slightly smaller magnet that sits completely flat is better than a larger one bridging a curve.
Care routine and driving tips
Apply to a clean, dry panel, and lay the magnet down flat rather than sliding it into position, which can drag grit across the paint. Before driving, run a hand around the edge to check that nothing is lifting.
Remove the magnet regularly, ideally every few days, to clean and dry both the sign and the panel. Moisture and dirt trapped underneath for long periods can mark paintwork.
Always take magnets off before a car wash, and store them flat or rolled with the printed side outward, never folded. Be especially careful with newly resprayed panels, where fresh paint may not yet have fully hardened.
How magnetic signs help your business
They let a personal car earn its keep as advertising during working hours, without affecting how it looks the rest of the time.
A matching pair on both front doors, or one on the boot lid, turns a car parked outside a client’s home into a clear sign that your business is working in the area.
Why customers choose AStickerPrinting for magnetic bumper stickers
We check that your design suits a removable sign, flag sharp points that may catch the wind, and send a PDF proof at the size you have measured.
After approval, your magnets are produced within 10–12 working days and sent to your UK address.
Customise your car magnets
Choose the details that suit your vehicle and your message.
Make your car a removable billboard
Tell us the vehicle, the panel you plan to use and its measurements, then upload your design. We will send a quote for your magnetic stickers.
- Share your requirements
- Approve your PDF proof
- Printed & delivered UK-wide
Why UK businesses order Custom Magnetic Bumper Stickers from us
You approve every job first
We send a PDF proof for your approval before anything is printed, so size, colour and layout are signed off by you.
Made to your specification
Size, shape, material and finish are set for each order rather than chosen from a fixed list.
A timeline you can plan around
Typical turnaround is 10-12 working days, counted from the day you approve your digital proof. Ask about faster arrangements before you order.
Custom Magnetic Bumper Stickers questions, answered
Will a magnetic bumper sticker stick to my bumper?
Only if the bumper is steel, which is rare on modern cars. Most bumpers are plastic, so magnetic stickers are usually placed on a steel boot lid, tailgate or door. Try a fridge magnet on the panel first.
Can magnetic stickers fall off while driving?
A magnet in good condition on a clean, flat steel panel holds well, but edges that lift can catch the airflow. Check the edges before each journey and avoid placing magnets across curves or creases.
Will a car magnet damage my paintwork?
Magnets are kind to paint when looked after. Remove them regularly to clean and dry the area, never slide them across the panel, and take them off before washing the car.
Can I leave magnetic stickers on permanently?
It is better not to, because dirt and moisture collect beneath a magnet over time. If you want a message that stays put, vinyl bumper stickers are the better option.
Do magnetic stickers work on aluminium or fibreglass panels?
No. Magnets only hold to steel, and some vehicles use aluminium or composite panels, so test the exact spot before you order.
How should I store magnets when they are off the car?
Keep them flat, or loosely rolled with the printed face outwards, somewhere cool. Folding or creasing a magnetic sign will spoil it.
How long does an order of magnetic bumper stickers take?
Magnetic signs are produced in 10–12 working days once you have given the go-ahead on your PDF proof. Delivery then follows to any address in the UK.
- Quality checkedArtwork reviewed and proofed before print
- Clear turnaround10-12 working days from approval
- Tailored quotesPriced for your size and quantity
- Design supportFree artwork review on every order