Stickers VERSUS Decals

nycclaye · 03-13-2009, 04:36 PM

So here's the question. What is tastefully defined as a "Decal" versus a non-necessary "Sticker"??

I have some people saying that DECALS are a representation of something. But IMO, so are STICKERS.

IMO, Stickers have the potential to detract from the overall goal'd look of the car.

IMO, Decals have the potential to enhance the overall goal'd look of the car thru personal expression, or SPONSORSHIP.

What are your definitions and opinions on the differences, needs, and looks of them both...

stick·er (stĭk'ər) Pronunciation Key
n.
One that sticks, as a gummed or adhesive label or patch.
A tenacious, diligent, or persistent person.
A thorn, prickle, or barb.
Something puzzling or bewildering, as a riddle.

de·cal (dē'kāl', dĭ-kāl') Pronunciation Key
n.
A picture or design transferred by decalcomania.
A decorative sticker.

Saint77 · 03-13-2009, 04:57 PM

The word "decals" has an air of professionalism.
Stickers are something you put on your 4th grade Trapper Keeper.

jdm free · 03-13-2009, 05:03 PM

i see no difference in the two

xheartcore_boyx · 03-13-2009, 05:12 PM

I dont know, but your get in shutup ect stickers on the door are pretty cool though

G3N1AR34D · 03-13-2009, 05:17 PM

a decal is nothing more than a glorified sticker

OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK · 03-13-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdm free

i see no difference in the two

millenix · 03-13-2009, 05:23 PM

Toe may toe
toe mah toe

tokyboy · 03-13-2009, 05:26 PM

Maybe, a decal is something you apply with the use of water (ex vinyl) while the sticker has the sticky stuff and needs no water? I don't know, that's what I think it would be.

darkdan · 03-13-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint77

The word "decals" has an air of professionalism.
Stickers are something you put on your 4th grade Trapper Keeper.

That's the way most sign shops see it. They get offended if you call it a sticker.

I really don't care what people call it. As long as they pay me after I make them one. LOL.

***Yospeed*** · 03-14-2009, 01:29 AM

vinyls > decals > stickers.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 03-14-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celcius

vinyls > decals > stickers.

My car > Davids car > Nicks car.

***Yospeed*** · 03-14-2009, 01:50 AM

I will rape you with a door sill.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 03-14-2009, 01:51 AM

Pft. Doubtful.

***Yospeed*** · 03-14-2009, 01:53 AM

<3 Come back to so cal I miss you

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 03-14-2009, 01:54 AM

No can do broseph. Too much stuff going on.

CarDriver · 03-14-2009, 03:18 AM

"I <3 Haterz" decal is just as lame as an "I <3 Haterz sticker"

Actually I don't think I've ever seen a single decal or sticker on a vehicle that I liked. Honestly, can you? No really, can you?

Thought so! "You say classy, San Diego".

***Yospeed*** · 03-14-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyboy

Maybe, a decal is something you apply with the use of water (ex vinyl) while the sticker has the sticky stuff and needs no water? I don't know, that's what I think it would be.

Even vinyls have adhesive on the backing, don't they? All the ones I've put on my car do. You can use a light application of water to keep the vinyl from sticking so you can move it around and adjust it prior to application, maybe that's what you meant?

Mitch · 03-14-2009, 02:42 PM

You put stickers on your trapper-keeper.
You put decals on your RC car.
You put vinyl on the side of the house.

I don't understand the confusion.

cderalow · 03-14-2009, 05:04 PM

i consider a decal to be an identifying object, such as the i-vtec dohc decals on the side of the Si, or any of the factory installed safety ones.

I consider a sticker anything that's not originally part of the car.

darkdan · 03-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Most "decals" and "stickers" are made out of vinyl. Some are paper though.

03-13-2009, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
nycclaye Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 6,452 Nick	Stickers VERSUS Decals So here's the question. What is tastefully defined as a "Decal" versus a non-necessary "Sticker"?? I have some people saying that DECALS are a representation of something. But IMO, so are STICKERS. IMO, Stickers have the potential to detract from the overall goal'd look of the car. IMO, Decals have the potential to enhance the overall goal'd look of the car thru personal expression, or SPONSORSHIP. What are your definitions and opinions on the differences, needs, and looks of them both... stick·er (stĭk'ər) Pronunciation Key n. One that sticks, as a gummed or adhesive label or patch. A tenacious, diligent, or persistent person. A thorn, prickle, or barb. Something puzzling or bewildering, as a riddle. de·cal (dē'kāl', dĭ-kāl') Pronunciation Key n. A picture or design transferred by decalcomania. A decorative sticker.
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*Yospeed* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 26 Posts: 6,712 David Yonehara	vinyls > decals > stickers. __________________ 2DR/4DR Door Sills \| Rear Tie Bar \| Battery Straps \| Rear Tow Hooks \| Frames

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*Yospeed* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 26 Posts: 6,712 David Yonehara	I will rape you with a door sill. __________________ 2DR/4DR Door Sills \| Rear Tie Bar \| Battery Straps \| Rear Tow Hooks \| Frames

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ImTheVoiceOfGod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Waynesboro PA Age: 30 Posts: 38,271 Curtis	Pft. Doubtful. __________________ (click for details)

03-14-2009, 01:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Yospeed* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 26 Posts: 6,712 David Yonehara	<3 Come back to so cal I miss you __________________ 2DR/4DR Door Sills \| Rear Tie Bar \| Battery Straps \| Rear Tow Hooks \| Frames

03-13-2009, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Saint77 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup, WA Age: 34 Posts: 17	The word "decals" has an air of professionalism. Stickers are something you put on your 4th grade Trapper Keeper.

03-13-2009, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
jdm free Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: philly burbs Posts: 3,513 AJ	i see no difference in the two

03-13-2009, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
xheartcore_boyx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle east, Qatar Age: 22 Posts: 17,641 3bood aka Addy aka Bo dawood	I dont know, but your get in shutup ect stickers on the door are pretty cool though

03-13-2009, 05:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
G3N1AR34D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15,567	a decal is nothing more than a glorified sticker

03-13-2009, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
millenix Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 28 Posts: 439 J.R.	Toe may toe toe mah toe

03-13-2009, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
tokyboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 409	Maybe, a decal is something you apply with the use of water (ex vinyl) while the sticker has the sticky stuff and needs no water? I don't know, that's what I think it would be.

03-14-2009, 01:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
ImTheVoiceOfGod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Waynesboro PA Age: 30 Posts: 38,271 Curtis	No can do broseph. Too much stuff going on. __________________ (click for details)

03-14-2009, 03:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
CarDriver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gloucester Posts: 1,952	"I <3 Haterz" decal is just as lame as an "I <3 Haterz sticker" Actually I don't think I've ever seen a single decal or sticker on a vehicle that I liked. Honestly, can you? No really, can you? Thought so! "You say classy, San Diego".

03-14-2009, 02:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mitch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 1,969 Mitch	You put stickers on your trapper-keeper. You put decals on your RC car. You put vinyl on the side of the house. I don't understand the confusion.

03-14-2009, 05:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
cderalow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pot-o-mac, MD Age: 28 Posts: 3,036 Chris	i consider a decal to be an identifying object, such as the i-vtec dohc decals on the side of the Si, or any of the factory installed safety ones. I consider a sticker anything that's not originally part of the car.

03-14-2009, 07:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 1,364 Dan	Most "decals" and "stickers" are made out of vinyl. Some are paper though.

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